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Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) – Dried Flowers, Herborist
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Dried flowers of blue lotus, labelled Nymphaea caerulea, in a kraft pouch with the sage-green Herborist label. You can choose 25 g, 100 g or 1 kg. Despite the name, the plant is a water lily of the family Nymphaeaceae, not a true lotus.
- Botanical name (label): Nymphaea caerulea Savigny
- Accepted name (WCVP): Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Savigny) Verdc.
- Family: Nymphaeaceae (water lily family)
Smartshop · Nymphaea caerulea Savigny · 25 g / 100 g / 1 kg
Herborist blue lotus: dried Nymphaea caerulea flowers
This is blue lotus under the Herborist label, which reads "Blue Lotus", "Nymphaea caerulea" and "[herb]". The product photo shows a small heap of dried flower pieces next to the pouch: dark blue to violet petals with yellow stamens. Mycotrop lists three sizes, 25 g, 100 g and 1 kg, all with the same contents, so the choice is only about quantity.
- 25 g / 100 g / 1 kg
- Nymphaeaceae
- Flowers
- Dried flower pieces
- Botanical name (label)
- Nymphaea caerulea Savigny
- Accepted name (WCVP)
- Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Savigny) Verdc.
- Family
- Nymphaeaceae (water lily family)
- Common names
- Blue lotus, blue water lily, Egyptian blue lotus
- Plant part
- Flowers (product photo)
- Form
- Dried flower pieces
Reported effects and traditional use
Nymphaea caerulea, the blue lotus or blue Egyptian water lily, is a water lily whose accepted name is Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea. It appears on Egyptian papyri and tombs from the 14th century BCE. In 2024 an analysis of a Ptolemaic ritual vase of the 2nd century BCE found traces of the plant, with others, in a liquid used for ritual practices (Tanasi et al. 2024).
The effects reported for blue lotus are a mild relaxation, sometimes euphoria, but also agitation or confusion in some users. They rest on anecdotal accounts and a case series, with no controlled human trial.
| Known compounds | Flavonoids and anthocyanins; aporphine-type alkaloids (nuciferine, apomorphine) are cited, but an authentic extract analysed in 2023 held only traces of nuciferine and no apomorphine. |
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| Reported effects | Mild relaxation, euphoria in some; agitation, confusion or derealisation reported in clinical cases. Level of evidence: anecdotal accounts and case series, no controlled trial. |
| Traditional use | Ancient Egypt: funerary and ritual iconography (papyri, tombs, vases); a relaxing reputation in traditional medicine according to a 2023 review. |
| State of research | Little data, mostly analytical, and no published safety data on the whole plant. No health claim is authorised in the EU for blue lotus. |
Good to know
- Emergency services have described states of agitation, confusion or psychotic symptoms after blue lotus products (a case series of five patients; a 2026 review).
- The UK authority OPSS noted the lack of information on content, its variability and the purity of these products.
A water lily with a lotus name
The name Nymphaea caerulea was published by Jules-César Savigny in 1798, in the Décade égyptienne. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, now lists it as a synonym of Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea. Labels and shops still use the older name, so both appear on this page. The plant belongs to the water lily family, Nymphaeaceae; the lotus of the genus Nelumbo is a different plant.
Native range
WCVP gives the native range as Egypt to southern Africa, the south of the Arabian Peninsula and the Comoros. It lists the plant as introduced in, among other places, north-eastern and southern Brazil, Queensland and New South Wales, Mauritius and Fiji. The Herborist label does not say where these flowers come from.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Botanical name (label) | Nymphaea caerulea Savigny |
|---|---|
| Accepted name (WCVP) | Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Savigny) Verdc. |
| Family | Nymphaeaceae (water lily family) |
| Common names | Blue lotus, blue water lily, Egyptian blue lotus |
| Plant part | Flowers (product photo) |
| Form | Dried flower pieces |
| Pack sizes | 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg |
| Brand | Herborist |
| Sold as | Botanical collectible; not for consumption |
Discreet delivery
Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.
Sources: Dosoky et al. 2023, Molecules 28; Teixeira 2026, BJPsych Open 12; Tanasi et al. 2024, Sci Rep 14; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What effects are attributed to blue lotus?
The texts describe a mild relaxation, sometimes euphoria, but also agitation or confusion in some people. These effects rest on anecdotal accounts and a case series, with no controlled human trial (Dosoky et al. 2023).
Does blue lotus contain apomorphine or nuciferine?
The literature cites these alkaloids, but the 2023 analysis of an authentic extract found only traces of nuciferine and no apomorphine. The content of active substances varies from product to product.
Is blue lotus a lotus or a water lily?
A water lily. Nymphaea caerulea belongs to the Nymphaeaceae; the sacred lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, belongs to a different family.
Which pack sizes are available?
25 g, 100 g and 1 kg, all with the same dried flowers.
What does the pouch say?
The label shows the Herborist name, "Blue Lotus", "Nymphaea caerulea" and the tag "[herb]". It names no country of origin.
How does it differ from the Indian Elements blue lotus?
It is a different brand and pouch. The Blue Lotus Flower from Indian Elements comes in a kraft bag with a window; this one has the Herborist label.
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