Blue Lotus (Perfumery Base)

Description

Its original habitat may have been along the Nile and other locations in East Africa. It spread to other locations , like the Indian Subcontinent and Thailand.

The leaves are broadly rounded, 25–40 cm across, with a notch at the leaf stem. The flowers are 10–15 cm in diameter.Reports in the literature by persons unfamiliar with its actual growth and blooming cycle have suggested that the flowers open in the morning, rising to the surface of the water, then close and sink at dusk.

In fact the flower buds rise to the surface over a period of two to three days and when ready open at approximately 9–9:30 am and close about 3 pm. The flowers and buds do not rise above the water in the morning, nor do they submerge at night.

The flowers have pale bluish-white to sky-blue or mauve petals. Smoothly changing to a pale yellow in the centre of the flower.The flower is very frequently depicted in Egyptian art.

It has been depicted in numerous stone carvings and paintings, including the walls of the famous temple of Karnak. It is frequently depicted in connection with "party scenes", dancing or in significant spiritual / magical rites such as the rite of passage into the afterlife.

In modern culture blue lotus flowers are used to make various concoctions including blue lotus tea, wine and martinis. Recipes for such drinks involve steeping or soaking the petals, about 10–20 grams for up to three weeks. Blue lotus 'tea' is prepared by boiling the entire flowers for 10–20 minutes.

Recent studies have shown Nymphaea caerulea to have mild psycho-active properties. It may have been used as a sacrament in ancient Egypt and certain ancient South American cultures. Eating Blue Lotus can act as a mild sedative.

Nymphaea caerulea is distantly related to and possesses similar activity to Nelumbo nucifera the Sacred Lotus. Both Nymphaea caerulea and Nelumbo nucifera contain the alkaloids nuciferine and aporphine.

The mildly sedating effects of Nymphaea caerulea makes it a likely candidate (among several) for the lotus plant eaten by the mythical Lotophagi in Homer's Odyssey.This lotus is used to produce perfumes since ancient times.

It is also used in aromatherapy.Nymphaea caerulea, also known as the Blue Egyptian water lily an aquatic flower native to Egypt Nymphaea nouchali.

Also known as the Red and blue water lily, Blue star water lily or Star lotus, an aquatic flower native to the Indian subcontinent Nelumbo nucifera also known as Indian Lotus. Sacred Lotus, Bean of India, or simply Lotus an aquatic flower native to tropical Asia and Queensland, Australia.

Blue Lotus can even be used as such for a lovely White Flower Aroma or can be used in a blend alongwith Lyral , Lilial , Hydroxycitronellal , Hedione as a floralizer.

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