Blue Lily Premium Cut

Blue lily (Nymphaea caerulea)

May be smoked. Also, add a whole flower to boiling water and steep for 10 minutes to enjoy as a tea.

For extra effect, try infusing 100 grams in a bottle of vodka or red wine for a few weeks.

Blue Lily (Nymphaea caerulea)

The aquatic plant Nymphaea caerulea (often called “blue lotus” or “blue lily”) contains a variety of bioactive compounds, including aporphine-type alkaloids such as nuciferine and apomorphine, as well as flavonoids and other phenolic molecules(1).

These compounds appear to act on neural pathways related to relaxation and mood regulation, particularly through dopaminergic and serotonergic signalling, while also exhibiting antioxidant properties(2).

In traditional uses dating back to ancient Egypt, the flower was prized for its symbolic and soothing qualities, and was used for relaxing, mood support and ceremonial purposes(3).

This information is for educational purposes only and does not refer to the effects of any specific product.

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1. Agnihotri, V. K., ElSohly, H. N., Khan, S. I., Smillie, T. J., Khan, I. A., & Walker, L. A. (2008). Antioxidant constituents of Nymphaea caerulea flowers. Phytochemistry, 69(10), 2061-2066. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2008.04.009 

2. Davidson, K. (2025, July 1). Blue lotus flower: Uses, benefits, and safety. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/blue-lotus-flower

3.Oosthuizen, C. B., Fisher, M., & Lall, N. (2020). Chapter 31 – Nymphaea caerulea. In N. Lall (Ed.), Underexplored medicinal plants from Sub-Saharan Africa (pp. 205–210). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-816814-1.00031-4 

• Caution: Smoking is harmful