The Blue Lotus Organic Hydrosol has a delightful Blue Lotus scent and can be used in skin care to retain moisture in the skin due to its astringent nature. It can also be used topically to reduce inflammation of skin legions, rashes, and allergic reactions or bacterial infections. This wondrous plant also contains compounds that have been shown to maintain healthy cells within the hair, skin, and nails.
Hydrosols/Floral Waters are a by-product of the steam distillation process used to extract essential oils. The water recovered from the process retains some of the essences of the plants. Hydrosols/Floral waters can be used as part of the manufacturing process anywhere that water is required. They can be added to skin care, baths, as a spritzer to refresh or relax and they make excellent linen and air fresheners.
Blue Lotus Origin
While it’s rare to find this flower growing along the Nile now, it is native to northern and central Africa. Ancient Egytian temples and monuments are a testament to how well loved this emblematic flower was to their culture; Blue Lotus can be seen embossed on everything from thrones to calcite drinking chalices to papyrus.3 The herb was used ceremonially but was also made into cosmetics and perfumes; imbibed as a tea or elixir; and simply inhaled for its relaxing, intoxicating fragrance. The flowers and buds were often used recreationally as well, for their narcotic and aphrodisiac effects.1
Spiritual History
In addition to being the birthplace of the sun god, Ra, this herb came to be associated with the afterlife and rebirth in Egyptian culture, specifically the Osiris myth. Brought back to life by the assistance of his sister and wife, Isis, Osiris became a symbol of life after death and rebirth through the legacy of Egyptian royalty.3 Thus, this herb was also considered to be the symbol of royalty and rulers, and indeed many royal accoutrement featured depictions of the flower; King Tutankhamun’s mummy was found covered with dried Blue Lotus flowers when exhumed hundreds of years later.
Use: Spray on your skin as part of your daily routine. As a spiritual aid, spray on your pillow, or on your skin for relaxation before sleep and enhanced dreams. Spray before meditation, yoga etc. for relaxation and enhancing intuition.
