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Blue Lotus + Damiana blend
$33
Our Blue Lotus + Damiana tincture is blend of mood-enhancing herbs. Blue lotus has long been used for its relaxing qualities and the gentle, euphoric feeling it provides, while Damiana is known for its uplifting qualities, easing stress while also famously used as an aphrodisiac. Together, they create synergistic blend that promotes a sense of well-being, relaxation, and connection, while supporting a balanced nervous system and sensual experiences.
Ingredients:
Organic Blue Lotus Stamens, Organic Damiana, Organic Cane Alcohol
Benefits: Kidney tonic; aphrodisiac; nervine; anti-depressant, anti-anxiety; enhances mood; lowers stress; regulates blood sugar; ED; boosts fertility; assists with nicotine and drug withdrawal; mitigates sexual anxiety.
Blue Lotus
Blue Lotus has a long history of use as a sacred plant across cultures. In Egypt, it was associated with the sun — the lotus that opens in the morning and closes at night — and with Horus, the bull-headed god, who (like both Brahma and Buddha as well) was often depicted sitting or standing on a lotus. From Buddhists and Hindus to Syrians and Egyptians, the lotus was thought to bring prosperity, fertility, and allow the inner being to bloom. Egyptians also considered it a flower of resurrection, using it in funeral rights; it can often be seen depicted in artworks on tombs. And of course there is Homer, who wrote about the lotus-eaters in the Odyssey, hinting at its other well-known use: that of an intoxicating, possibly even psychedelic plant, used in both shamanic practice and bacchanalian celebrations.
Blue lotus has often been considered a gate-way to the divine, perhaps because of its ability to stimulate the pineal gland. It is able to support deep, meditative states and enhance intuition. It relaxes the nervous system, promotes restful sleep, and is said to have one of the highest vibrations of any plant, encouraging a gentle unfolding of the spiritual self.
On a more mundane level, it can be used for pain relief, similar to arnica; for muscle-relaxing properties; to improve memory and circulation; and to help regulate irregular periods and ease menstrual cramps in women. It is an aphrodisiac, and enhances well-being. In Ayurvedic medicine, blue lotus has been used to treat dyspepsia, enteritis, diarrhea, urinary problems, fevers, and heart palpitations.
Socially, it can be used as an alcohol replacements due to its ability to alleviate social and sexual anxiety; it can also help with withdrawals from nicotine and other drugs. Some people experience a gentle, cheerful state, with increased empathy and relaxation — if also aroused and flooded by a feeling of wellness. However, this doesn’t seem to be universal, as some people report no feeling at all.
It is anti-anxiety, enhances well-being; pain relieving; improves memory and circulation; regulates irregular periods; aphrodisiac; treats dyspepsia, enteritis, diarrhea, urinary problems, fevers, and heart palpitations.
Note: At higher doses, it can cause tremors and nausea; it should certainly not be taken with Benzodiazepins or other sedatives (whether prescribed or not) because it can increase their effects. It is also important for diabetics to monitor their blood sugar if they are interested in using the plant.
Damiana
Damiana was famously used by the Aztecs for issues of impotence, and women were known to use it to stimulate their libido — in Mexico, it has been classified as a national treasure, and it’s even prohibited to export as a live plant. It affects the psyche by producing a mild emotional uplift and can also promote pleasant dreams.
Damiana acts as a digestive stimulant, mood enhancer, and a general tonic to improve health and even mildly euphoric and muscle relaxant. Damiana increases blood flow to the lower half of the body; it benefits overall stamina and has been used as an aphrodisiac for quite a long time.
Kidney tonic; aphrodisiac; nervine; anti-depressant, anti-anxiety; enhances mood; lowers stress; regulates blood sugar; ED; boosts fertility; assists with nicotine and drug withdrawal; mitigates sexual anxiety.
Note: Excess use over time may interfere with iron absorption — limit consumption if you are anemic.