Nymphaea caerulea

Summary sheet: Nymphaea caerulea

Nymphaea caerulea
Chemical Nomenclature
Common names	DMT, Dimethyltryptamine, Dmitri
Substitutive name	N,N-Dimethyltryptamine
Systematic name	2-(1H-Indol-3-yl)-N,N-dimethylethanamine
Class Membership
Psychoactive class	Psychedelic
Chemical class	Tryptamine
Routes of Administration
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Interactions

Nymphaea caerulea, more commonly referred to as Blue Lotus, is a psychoactive plant historically revered for its calming and mildly euphoric effects. Native to the Nile River region, this sacred water lily has held a significant place in Egyptian mythology, where it was often associated with spiritual awakening and divine connection. Today, Blue Lotus is widely explored for its potential to induce relaxation, enhance introspection, and promote a dreamlike state. With a primary focus on its active alkaloids, nuciferine and aporphine, Blue Lotus exhibits a unique profile that combines mild sedative properties with subtle psychoactivity. Whether smoked, brewed as tea, or consumed as an extract, its effects are often described as calming yet uplifting, with a sensation akin to floating in tranquil waters.

History and culture

The use of Blue Lotus dates back to Ancient Egypt, where it held significant cultural and religious importance. Often depicted in hieroglyphs, murals, and artifacts, the flower was closely associated with the sun god Ra and the concept of rebirth, due to its tendency to bloom with the sunrise and close at night.

In Egyptian mythology, Blue Lotus was thought to represent the journey of the soul and was often included in burial rituals to guide the deceased into the afterlife. Some accounts suggest it was used as a ceremonial plant, consumed in sacred rituals to induce a heightened state of consciousness, spiritual insight, and connection to the divine.

Beyond Egypt, Blue Lotus found its way into other ancient cultures. In traditional Indian medicine, it was recognized for its calming and aphrodisiac properties, while ancient Greeks and Romans admired it for its beauty and potential medicinal applications. The plant’s popularity waned over time, but it has seen a resurgence in modern times among psychonauts and herbal enthusiasts exploring its psychoactive and meditative effects.

Chemistry

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Pharmacology

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Subjective effects

Disclaimer: The effects listed below cite the Subjective Effect Index (SEI), an open research literature based on anecdotal user reports and the personal analyses of PsychonautWiki contributors. As a result, they should be viewed with a healthy degree of skepticism.

It is also worth noting that these effects will not necessarily occur in a predictable or reliable manner, although higher doses are more liable to induce the full spectrum of effects. Likewise, adverse effects become increasingly likely with higher doses and may include addiction, severe injury, or death ☠.

Physical effects

• • Sedation
  • Muscle relaxation
  • Perception of bodily lightness - This effect can be described as mild, warm, and comforting.
  • Physical euphoria - The physical euphoria produced by Blue Lotus is often compared to opioids.
  • Nausea - Although mild, this symptom is not generally observed in all users. Apomorphine/aporphine derivatives can induce vomiting in high doses, but severe nausea is typically only experienced at very high doses of Blue Lotus.
  • Tactile enhancement
  • Pupil dilation
  • Increased appetite

Visual effects

• Blue Lotus is capable of producing psychedelic-like visual effects, particularly at high doses.
  • Acuity suppression

  Enhancements

  • Color enhancement

  Distortions

  • Drifting
  • Depth perception distortion

  Geometry

  Blue Lotus is reported to produce up to Level 6 geometry, which is often compared to cannabis and dmt.

  Hallucinatory states

  • Internal hallucination
  • External hallucination
    • Settings, sceneries, and landscapes

Cognitive effects

• • Anxiety suppression - Can be described as a gentle but effective feeling of bliss.
  • Cognitive euphoria - The euphoria produced by Blue Lotus is often compared to opioids.
  • Mood enhancement
  • Introspection - This effect is not as prominent as it is in other substances such as psychedelics.
  • Thought deceleration
  • Increased libido - Blue Lotus is reported to be an aphrodisiac, and the increase in libido is often accompanied by empathy, affection, and sociability enhancement.
  • Empathy, affection, and sociability enhancement
  • Increased music appreciation
  • Increased sense of humor
  • Dream potentiation

Experience reports

There are currently 0 experience reports which describe the effects of this substance in our experience index.

Additional experience reports can be found here:

• Erowid Experience Vaults: Blue Lotus

Toxicity and harm potential

This toxicity and harm potential section is a stub. As a result, it may contain incomplete or even dangerously wrong information! You can help by expanding upon or correcting it. Note: Always conduct independent research and use harm reduction practices if using this substance.

It is strongly recommended that one use harm reduction practices when using this substance.

Dangerous interactions

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Warning: Many psychoactive substances that are reasonably safe to use on their own can suddenly become dangerous and even life-threatening when combined with certain other substances. The following list provides some known dangerous interactions (although it is not guaranteed to include all of them).

Always conduct independent research (e.g. Google, DuckDuckGo, PubMed) to ensure that a combination of two or more substances is safe to consume. Some of the listed interactions have been sourced from TripSit.

Legal status

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See also

• Responsible use
• Psychedelic
• Cannabis