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Nymphaea Caerulea (Blue Lotus or #Sacred Blue Lily of the #Nile) was the most sacred plant of #AncientEgypt, prized above all others. Nymphaea Caerulea was #worshipped as a #visionary plant and was a symbol for the origins of life. It was frequently depicted in works of art, where it is most often shown in party and other social scenes, and sometimes in scenes of#sexual debauchery. The flowers were noted for their delightful #perfume, suggestive of the sweat of #Ra; ‘A divine essence, for bringing #euphoria, heightened awareness and #tranquility. The Blue Lily was also a #symbolof #creation, and was according to #legend the first object to emerge from#oceanic #chaos. Though exceedingly rare in the #wild today it is thought to have been widespread across Ancient #Egypt, where its #psychoactiveproperties were apparently well known.
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Called “Viagra” of the #Pharoahs, #BlueLotus was used by ancient Egyptians to enhance the #sexdrive. Egyptians medicinal practitioners also used this flower to stimulate blood flow, and as an #antiaging treatment. The ancients worshipped Blue Lotus as a visionary plant and it was the symbol for the origins of life. When this flower was soaked in water or wine, and then ingested it acted as an intoxicant. The Indians and #Buddhisthighly respected it for its visionary properties. This flower creates a feeling of well being, #euphoria and #ecstasy.
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