Image 1 of 1
Blue Lotus not only for decoration or in ritual ceremonies. Traditional medicine was well aware of the healing properties of this plant. Moreover, they used it as a kind of tea, or in the form of tinctures on wine.
What are the healing properties of the Blue Lotus?
First of all, the Egyptian lily is known as a good aphrodisiac and antidepressant. It demonstrates a mild psychoactive effect, increasing the level of dopamine - a hormone responsible for the feeling of pleasure and enjoyment. Thus, these teas relieve nervous tension, help cope with depressive thoughts and social anxiety. There is some evidence that by relieving psychological stress and adding a sense of pleasure from life, lotus helps people who are on the path to liberation from tobacco or alcohol addiction.
Dopamine is also able to enhance libido. Therefore, Blue Lotus is widely used to treat erectile dysfunction and other sexual disorders that have a psychological basis.
Scientific studies of the plant have shown that it also has good antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
What is interesting about the composition of Blue Lotus?
It has not been fully studied, pharmacists continue this work. But it is already known for sure that the flower contains:
Natural alkaloids, including aporphine. It is he who is “responsible” for the feeling of pleasure.
Nuciferine, which relaxes and has an antispasmodic effect.
A number of flavonoids, plant compounds with antioxidant properties.