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Topic: Nymphaea caerulea


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  Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Nymphaea caerulea, also known as the Egyptian blue lily or sacred blue lily, is a blue water-lily in the genus Nymphaea that grows along the Nile, amongst other locations (eg.
Nymphaea caerulea is related to, and possesses similar activity as Nelumbo nucifera, the Sacred Lotus.
Used in aromatherapy, Nymphaea caerulea is purported to have a "divine" essence, bringing euphoria, heightened awareness and tranquility.
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  Nymphaea caerulea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Blue Waterlily (Nymphaea caerulea), also known as the Egyptian Blue Lily or Sacred Blue Lily, is a blue water-lily in the genus Nymphaea that grows upon the Nile, amongst other locations.
It is sometimes assumed that Nymphaea caerulea was the lotus plant eaten by the mythical Lotophagi.
Nymphaea caerulea is also the flower that lent its name to Alfred, Lord Tennyson's (fl.
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 Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea
It is full of synonymy, because different populations or colour forms have been described as separate species which have since been sunk into one species and in some cases the same plants have been described as different species by different botanists, or the name of one species has been misapplied to another species.
One is Nymphaea lotus, the white water lily, or white lotus which has night-blooming white or cream flowers and is widespread in tropical Africa to southern Africa, where it occurs in the former Transvaal, KwaZulu-Natal, Botswana, Swaziland and Namibia, and in Madagascar, in sheltered water 0.5-2.5m deep and in swamps.
The name of the genus Nymphaea is a direct transliteration of a Greek word which Theophrastus (a disciple of Plato and Aristotle) used to describe these plants about 300 years before the common era, and refers to the practice of early Greeks in dedicating the water lily to the semi-divine water maidens, the nymphs.
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 Blue Lotus - Egyptian Lotus flower,Nymphaea Caerulea, Blue Water Lily, Sacred Narcotic Lily of the Nile
It is Nymphaea caerulea (Blue Lotus) which may have been used in ancient Egypt along with san pedro cactus as an entheogen.
Nymphaea caerulea (Blue Lotus Plant) is a live water plant growing on the shores of lakes and rivers.
Nymphaea caerulea flowers in the spring, should be planted in sunny positions in medium or clay loam.
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 Blue Lotus Dried Flowers--Ounces
Nymphaea Caerulea (Blue Lotus) was held in very high esteem by the ancient Egyptians.
Nymphaea Caerulea (Blue Lotus) was worshipped as a visionary plant and was a symbol for the origins of life.
Nymphaea Caerulea (Blue Lotus) is also highly respected and by Indians and in Buddhism.
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 Nymphaea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nymphaea is a genus of aquatic plants in the family Nymphaeaceae.
Nymphaea leaves have a radial notch from the circumference to the petiole (leaf stem) in the center.
The fruit maturation also differs, with Nymphaea fruit sinking below the water level immediately after the flower closes, whereas Nuphar fruit are held above water level to maturity.
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 Blue Lotus (Nymphaea Caerulea) – Legal Psychedelics, Top Quality
Nymphaea caerulea, (Egyptian Lotus, Blue Water Lily, Sacred Narcotic Lily of the Nile) is often confused with Agapanthus africanus (Blue Lily).
Both Nymphaea caerulea and Agapanthus africanus are sometimes refered to as the "blue lily".
Nymphaea caerulea is more commonly called the "blue lotus" or "blue water lily".
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 Egyptian Blue Lotus | ALTERNATIVE Health & Herbs REMEDIES
It is Nymphaea caerulea (blue lotus) which was used in ancient Egypt as a key to good health, sex, and rebirth.
IDENTIFICATION: Nymphaea caerulea (blue lotus) is a water plant growing on the shores of lakes and rivers.
CULTIVATION: Nymphaea caerulea flowers in the spring should be planted in sunny positions in medium or clay loam.
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 Nymphaea caerulea Blue Lily Flowers or Lily of the Nile, Blue lotus flower of the Egyptian Nile
Nymphaea caerulea Blue Lily Flowers or Lily of the Nile, Blue lotus flower of the Egyptian Nile
The "lotus" depicted in the tomb paintings of ancient Egypt and found scattered upon the corpse of Tutankhamen when the tomb was opened in 1922 is also known as the 'Lily of the Nile', and it is not a true lotus, but a blue water lily Nymphaea caerulea.
The common water lily (Nymphaeae) of North America, usually white in colour and bearing a distinctive scent, resembles the larger lotus but belongs to a different species.
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Nymphaea lotus is introduced into warmer parts of America and Europe, while N. mexicana is introduced in many countries.
Weed status: Nymphaea mexicana is considered weedy in some countries due to large seasonal populations choking waterways.
Nymphaea candida, C.A.M. Lindman's Bilder ur Nordens Flora (1901-1905).
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 Egypt: The Egyptian 'Lotus' Nymphaea Caerulea, the Blue Water Lily
Called a 'lotus', the depictions of the floral symbol of Upper Egypt is actually known as a Nymphaea caerulea which is actually known today to be a water lily.
This flower, along with the papyrus flower, was shown throughout Egypt in tombs and temples to symbolize the union of Upper and Lower Egypt, but the blue water lily had a much deeper significance to the Egyptian people.
Contemporary reference to the role of water lilies and mandrakes (Nymphaea and Mandragora, respectively) in ancient Egyptian healing...
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 Blue_Lotus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Nymphaea caerulea - Blue Water Lily, Egyptian Water Lily This plant is a perennial native of Africa with round, floating leaves and blue flowers that bloom in late summer.
The ancient Egyptians worshipped the Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) as a symbol of the origin of life.
The name of the genus Nymphaea is a transliteration of a Greek word which Theophrastus (a disciple of Plato and Aristotle) used to describe these plants about 300 years before the common era, and refers to the practice of early Greeks in dedicating the water lily to the semi-divine water maidens, the Nymphs.
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 Blue Lotus, Blue Lily - Nymphaea caerulea
Questions still remain as to whether the active alkaloids of the Nymphaea are most properly recognized as having entheogenic activity.
Nymphaea cerulea is known as the blue lily of Egypt where it has ancient associations with the god Nefertem and the sun god Re.
The flowers and leaves of the blue lotus are reportedly steeped in hot water or macerated in wine to yield a blissfully inebriating elixir.
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 Blue Lily (Nymphaea Caerulea) Preparation
Nymphaea Caerulea (Sacred Blue Lily of the Nile) was worshipped as a visionary plant and was a symbol for the origins of life.
Nymphaea Caerulea (Blue Lily) is also highly respected and by Indians and in Buddhism.
When Nymphaea Caerulea (Sacred Blue Lily of the Nile) was smoked or drank after being soaked in water or wine, it acted as an intoxicant.
www.entheology.org /edoto/PPL.TB/bluelilynymphaea-6-177.asp   (2697 words)

  
 blue lotus,blue lotus extract, blue lotus flowers, blue lotus petals,blue lotus powder:Ohiotraders Botanicals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Nymphaea caerulea Blue Lotus - 20 seeds in the seed pack.
Blue Lotus was worshipped as a visionary plant and was a symbol for the origins of life.
When the Pharaoh known as King Tut was entombed, his body was covered in Nymphaea Caerulea (Blue Lotus) flowers.
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 M.M.P.N.D. - Sorting Nymphaea names
Nymphaea magnifica (Salisb.) Conard -> Nymphaea pubescens Willd.
SYNONYM(S) : Castalia caerulea (Savigny) Tratt., Nymphaea caerulea Savigny var.
and Vaniot, Nymphaea fennica Mela, Nymphaea tetragona Georgi var.
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 Purchasing Nymphaea Caerulea Flowers - The Ethnobotanical Garden - Shroomery Message Board
Either way,the nelumbo is a lotus and the Nymphaea is a lily.Having said this,both plants are said to contain the desired alkaloids.
I was just about to post saying,I think we are discussing the matter of the Nymphaea being called a blue lotus.And the nelumbo being called a blue lotus.
Either way I have some Nelumbo nucifera seeds that I cant wait to get started.I have had them a few months,I have just been waiting for the temp to rise.Im gonna grow them outside in a home made pond.And I am also gonna try and grow one or two inside in a fishtank.
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 Nymphaea Caerulea Blue Lotus Season - The Corroboree
Dunno if it means much, but I saw some various nymphaea, not blue ones though, for sale at my local nursery.
Just remember that nymphaea need AT LEAST 4-6 hours of direct sunlight a day to really thrive, and especially if you expect them to flower.
And if you are growing them in pots, they need to be repotted just when they start their new growth every spring, but before any leaves have made it to the surface.
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 Blue Lotus, Nymphaea caerulea. Seeds, Foliage, Extract for Sale : Bouncing Bear Botanicals
Nymphaea Caerulea (Blue Lotus, Sacred Blue Lily of the Nile)
Nymphaea Caerulea (Blue Lotus) is also highly respected and by Indians and in
Related to Nymphaea capensis (Cape Blue Water Lily) and Nymphaea alba, White Lotus, with similar properties.
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 PLANTS Profile for Nymphaea (waterlily) | USDA PLANTS
Nymphaea L. Click on a thumbnail to view an image, or see all the Nymphaea thumbnails at the PLANTS Gallery
Nymphaea L. View 4 genera in Nymphaeaceae or click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
Nymphaea L. Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the PLANTS Classification Report.
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 Ethnogarden Botanicals -> Extracts and Compounds -> Blue Lily of the Nile 10:1 Resin Extract   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Blue Lily of the Nile 10:1 Resin Extract (Nymphaea Caerulea)
Schultes and Hofmann in Plants of the Gods say there is evidence the Blue Lotus was used as a hallucinogen.
Nymphaea contains the three alcohol-soluble alkaloids nuciferine, nornuciferine, and apomorphine.
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 Blue Lotus / Nymphaea Caerulea / Eyptian Blue Lotus / Blue Water Lily(fireweed->exnatrem)
Egyptians medicinal practitioners also used this flower to stimulate blood flow, and as an anti aging treatment.
Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known.
Blue Lotus / Nymphaea Caerulea / Eyptian Blue Lotus / Blue Water Lily
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 The Egyptian 'Lotus' - Nymphaea Caerulea, the Blue Water Lily
The Egyptian 'Lotus' - Nymphaea Caerulea, the Blue Water Lily
This last programme investigated the blue water lily (Nymphaea caerulea) which had never before been scientifically tested for psychoactive properties.
It contains a substance called nuciferine, soluble in alcohol but not known to be psychoactive.
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 Lycaeum > Leda > Nymphaea caerulea   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Lycaeum > Leda > Taxonomy > Eukaryota > Plantae > Tracheophyta > Angiospermae > Dicotyledonae > Magnoliophyta > Nymphaeaceae > Nymphaea > Nymphaea caerulea
This plant is mentioned throughout history in various religious texts, and appears to have been used by people of Ancient Egypt for its psychoactive properties.
The Blue Water Lily: An experiment with a sacred Egyptian plant
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 Blue Water Lily Seeds from Alchemy Works - Seeds for Magick Herbs and Pagan Gardens
This is a tropical aquatic plant that likes hot weather, full sun, and calm water.
The following planting info was sent in by a customer who had success growing these seeds: Aaron's Planting Method for N. caerulea: Fill a 2-gallon goldfish bowl with water and add a couple drops of potassium permanganate to keep the water clear and remove iron.
Then plant the seeds in a 4-inch clay pot filled with rich potting soil.
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 :: T R Y P T A M I N D . C O M :: ►Nymphaea caerulea   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
It finds use as a Hypnotic, sedative, euphoric and anti-spasmodic.
Traditionally, Nymphaea caerulea was drunk after being soaked in warm water or wine, while the dried flowers were also smoked.
About 5 grams of dried petals steeped in small amount of alcohol for a few hours to a week is said to have a synergistic effect with the Lotus, producing a sedated MDMA-like euphoria.
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 PlantFiles: Detailed information on Blue Lotus of the Nile Lily Nymphaea caerulea
This waterlily is very easy to start from seeds and should bloom the same year.
Nymphaea caerulea is known as the Egyptian Blue Lotus, but it's really a waterlily.
In wall paintings on Egyptian ruins you can see they really loved this flower.
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