Frequently asked questions
Is the Blue Lotus flower legal?
Yes, of course. This is not a drug. It is fully legal and approved for human consumption. And has been consumed safely for thousands of years. The only exemption is a couple of states in the USA and Russia.
Are the effects of Blue Lotus strong?
Typically we like to describe the strength of the effect similar to CBD or caffine. This does not mean that the effect is similar to either CBD or caffeine, but similar in terms of how “intense” or “much” one can feel. Meaning, that some people feel a lot from just consuming a little, while others need to consume a larger dose to feel something. And others feel barely nothing at all. On our dropper bottle we advise the user to begin with 5 drops. If one wants a stronger aphrodisiac-like effect, it is possible to try up to 4 half-full pipettes. This is the clinically proven amount of active alkaloids that is said to create a distinct but gentle euphoric effect.
Is Blue Lotus safe to use?
Yes, it is very safe. Of Course everything is bad in excess, but for certain it is safe in the doses we are distributing. We have dosage advice on the dropper bottle which we suggest that you adhere to. However, if you were by accident to consume the whole bottle then most likely the worst thing that would happen to you is that you would feel like vomiting.
If you have abnormal levels of dopamine we do advise you to speak to your doctor before using. It should not be a problem to use within recommended dosage while being pregnant, but we do advise you to check with your doctor also in this case.
I heard you use the Blue Lotus with red wine, is that true?
Traditionally in ancient Egypt the way to get the most out of the flower has been to mix it with red wine. Letting the flowers sit in the wine for 7-30 days creates a chemical reaction that creates a certain "high" that some describe as mildly psychedelic and other as a strong aphrodisiac. This is not why we sell it and using it in this way is not an advice from our side.
I heard you can smoke the Blue Lotus flowers as well, is that true?
Some consumers have been using the flowers to smoke. The blue lotus smoked is an MAO-inhibitor. However studies on risks are still to be made. Also this way of using the flower is not why we sell it, and using it in this way is not adviced from our side.
Are you, who own this business, from Egypt?
I am. I am half Scandinavian and half Nubian. My family are indigenous to the region which is now northern Sudan and southern Egypt. Being the early inhabitants of the Nile valley. This is not the reason I found the Blue Lotus. But I honor deeply both my Scandinavian and Nubian roots, and feel in this way a very sacred connection to the flower.
Is the effect just placebo?
A person's perception, mental & physical sensitivity always influences when we consume anything.
However there are two active alkaloids that produce the effect of this flower. The two main active alkaloids in blue lotus flowers and rhizomes are aporphine, which is converted in the body to apomorphine, and nuciferine.
Both of these alkaloids interact with our dopaminergic system: apomorphine is a non-selective D1/D2 dopamine agonist, while nuciferine has been found to have mixed effects on dopamine receptors. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that regulates motivation, attention, behavior, mood, pain, insulin levels, and gastrointestinal processes, to name a few of its many functions.
We don't sell this flower for medicinal purposes and we encourage you to do your own research.
I heard you can use this to treat anxiety and sleeping issues, is that true?
It can be used when feeling ungrounded or before practices such as breath work, journaling, meditation, making love, winding down, before sleep or before a relaxing night in with loved ones.
This is however not a medicine in any way. And this product is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any disease. If you suffer from anxiety, depression or sleeping issues we advise you to seek professional medical advice.
Why is there alcohol in the bottle?
Simply because some of the active alkaloids need alcohol to get extracted. Using alcohol serves our intention to make the user able to uptake the active alkaloids in the flower.