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Sacred Pink Lotus

Sacred Pink Lotus(Nelumbo nucifera) has been known from time immemorial as: EastIndian Lotus, Sacred water lotus.

Sacred Pink Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)

The Sacred Pink Lotus is one of the world's most celebrated flowers. All parts of theSacred Pink Lotus are used for their astringent, cardiotonic, febrifuge, hypotensive,resolvent, stomachic, styptic, tonic and vasodilator, cancer, and miscellany healing

properties. The Sacred Pink Lotus contains lotusine, demethyl coclaurine, neferin, andnuciferine. Pink Lotus flowers, pods, or petals are most commonly used, while the

flower stamens are reported to be the most potent part of the plant. Nelumbo nuciferamay be smoked or made into a tea. "The effects seem primarily cerebral, but are quitenoticeable and very enjoyable. There is a feeling of joy that permeates the whole body,

emanating from every cell. This is delightfully wonderful and lasts for some time."Though little known in the modern world and difficult to obtain, the Sacred Pink Lotus

is non-addictive, non-toxic, and said to be "relatively safe for long-term use", with noknown negative side-effects.

Nelumbo nucifera(Sacred Pink Lotus) have become etched in folklore because of afabulous people who supposedly occupied the north coast of Africa and lived on the

lotus, which brought forgetfulness and happy indolence. Similar in effect to the SacredBlue Lotus (Nymphaea caerule), the Sacred Pink Lotus is often steeped in wine or tea.Some believe that the lotus came to India from Egypt. Later, Buddhism borrowed the


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flower from Hinduism. In Buddhist painting and sculpture, whenever Buddha is showndelivering an important sermon, he is shown sitting on a lotus pedestal. Buddhist

scriptures enumerate fragrance, purity, delicateness and beauty as the attributes oflotus. From time immemorial to the present day, it has always been in folklore, religion

and the arts in one form or the other.

Pink Lotus Blossom (Nelumbo nucifera)

The term lotus is applied in general to several species of plants. About 100 lotus speciesare found in temperate regions of Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. The pink

and purple coloured variety found in the country and widely used in religion is called

Nelumbo nucifera. Scriptures tell us that it first bloomed with the creation of theuniverse. Over the centuries it has lost none of its allure. According to Yoga and Tantrathere are seven lotus wheels in the human body. The lotus is the object of meditation in

Tantrik Buddhism.

The lotus motif has also been extensively used in shrines, art, architecture and sculptureof the Jains. The Ionic order of architecture of the ancient Greeks is an offshoot of the

Assyrian and Phoenician forms which have the lotus as their basis. Nelumbo nuciferais a wholly edible species. Its seeds are roasted to make puffs called makhanas. The

plant's rhizomes are a source of lotus meal which is rich in starch.

In fact is American counterpart, Nelumbo petapetala was source of starchy diet for theAmerican Indians. A number of wild animals feed on the plant. Fish find refuge in its

underwater stalks.

Indians believe that Brahma, creator and God of the universe, sprang from a lotus


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blossom. And the Buddhist prayer "Om! Mani padme hum!" translates as "Oh!, thejewel of the lotus flower!"

The Lotus flowerwas immortalized in Homer's The Odyssey, in which Ulysses and hiscrew come ashore on the Island of the Lotus-Eaters:

"I was driven thence by foul winds for a space of nine days upon the sea, but on thetenth day we reached the land of the Lotus-eater, who live on a food that comes from akind of flower. Here we landed to take in fresh water, and our crews got their mid-day

meal on the shore near the ships. When they had eaten and drunk I sent two of mycompany to see what manner of men the people of the place might be, and they had athird man under them. They started at once, and went about among the Lotus-eaters,who did them no hurt, but gave them to eat of the lotus, which was so delicious that

those who ate of it

Pink Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)

left off caring about home, and did not even want to go back and say what hadhappened to them, but were for staying and munching lotus with the Lotus-eater

without thinking further of their return."


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Lotus Seeds

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Egyptian Blue Lotus

Botanical Name : Nymphaea caerulea,Nymphaea nouchali var, Nymphaea

stellata

Family : Nymphaeaceae

Common name : Blue Lotus, Sacred BlueLotus, Blue Lily of the Nile, Blue Water

Lily, Egytian Lotus, Egytian Lily, BlueLotus of the Nile

Caracteristics : Day Blooming, nonviviparous, Free flowering. Native to Northand Central Africa Petals colour light blue

(Nymphaea caerulea)"Blue Lotus Flowers"

Blue Lotusor Nymphaea caerulea which is

actually know today to be a blue water lily,Many people misunderstand that Blue

Lotus is Nelumbo nucifera, actuallyNelumbo nucifera never found in blue color

Blue Lotus flower along with papyrus, ALotus flower is a symbol of the sun, of

creation and rebirth. Because at night theflower closes and sinks under water, at

dawn it rises and opens again.Blue Lotus (Nymphae caerulea) flower has

for thousand of years symbolized spiritualenlightenment. Indeed, this flower essence's

purpose is to accelerate spiritualevolvement and enchance healing on every

level within the system.Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) was

native to the Nile and used to be abundant.


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"Egyptian Blue Lotus"(Nymphaea caerulea)

Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) represented in ancient Egytian art. The Blue Lotuswas found scattered over Tutankhamen's body when the Phoraoh's tomb was opened

in 1922. Many historians thought it was a purly symbolie flower, but there maybesome reason to believe that Egyptians used it to reduce an ecstatic state, stimulationand hallucinations, as well as being widely used as a general remedy against illness.

Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) provides a relaxing, euphoric sensation, help relievemuscle spasms. It may act as an aphrodisiac. Egyptian Blue Lotus is a sedative. It was

used in ancient Egypt as a key to good health, sex and rebirth. The perfume of thisflower was not only pleasing to the Egyptians, but they saw it as healing as well, some

people today believe that th Egyptian used this flower as a narcotic both for itshealing qualities and as a recreation drug when soaked in wine, though this is a hotly

debated topic. The Blue Lotus was sacred to the ancient Egyptians, ornamental andsweet smelling.


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"Ancient Egyptian used of Blue Lotus Flowers"

Many people believe, when Nymphaea caerulea(Blue Lotus Dried Flowers) wassmoked or drank after being soaked in water or wind , it acted as an intoxicant. TheBlue Lotus contain Aporphine, apomorphine, which is dopamine agonist, nuciferine

which is an antispasmodic. The Blue Lotus flower was considered to be a magical,sacred flower and it appears as a common motif in numerous ancient Egyption

paintings. The flower was used in order to induce and ecstatic state, stimulation, andhallveinations.

"Ancient Egyptian used of Blue Lotus Flowers"Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) was also know in Egypt as a symbol of the universe,fextilily and sexuality. It was also depicted in many painting as a sacred aphrodisiac,

which suggests it may have been used in this way.


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"Ancient Egyptian used of Blue Lotus Flowers"

Lotus Farm

Our Lotus farm is located in Prajean Buri Province, Nakorn Prathom Province andAyuthaya Province. Our company also do export live lotus and water lily tubers, Lotus

fresh flowers, lotus fresh and dried pods, lotus and waterlilies seeds.


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Growing Lotus From Seeds


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Growing Water Lily from Seeds (Nymphaeaceae Family)

We fully realize that growing from seed can be an interesting and inexpensive way forpeople to get started as compared with buying rhizomes or plants.

Seeds can be sprouted in warm water and potted individually, we prefer to plant thembefore they sprout.

The number of seeds determines container size, everything from small pots to dish pansto small ponds. Put a layer of soil in the bottom, add water to the brim, level and

compact the soil once it has settled from filling with water. We then distribute the seedsas evenly as possible over the soil and drizzle a thin layer of white sand through the

water over the seeds. This helps to anchor them and to see them as they sprout. Addingwater after putting the seeds are put in can dislodge them, as can placing the container

in a pond.

When seedlings have made several floating leaves in smaller containers, we carefullydig them up and pot them individually. In small ponds designed for seedlings we let

plants grow to blooming stage and then remove them, either to propagate or discard,making more space for still developing seedlings.


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Growing Water Lily from Seeds (Nelumbo Family);

Begin with FRESH VIABLE SEED. These seed must be nicked with a sharp knife (careful here ) or rubbed with a file or scraped across concrete to break the hard seed

coating. You can file top or bottom, just stop when you see the creme colored inner core.This allows water to enter the seed faster. I like to scrape the dimpled end.

Take a clean, empty 2 liter soda bottle, put the seeds inside, add hot but not boilingwater, and place in an area that you frequently pass during the day. Kitchens are good.

When you pass the bottle, give it abrief shake. Change the water daily, use any clean water that is not softened by


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chemicals.

Once the water is absorbed the floaters may surprise you. Seeds sprout quickly once thewater is absorbed inside the seed. But it may take a

week or so, don't give up !!!

ou MUST change the water when it looks cloudy. Remember to add warm water eachtime.

Remove the seeds as they sprout and have grown to about 4 inches long. This usuallytakes only one or two days in the bottle. Put them in a dishpan or similar container with

about 3 inches of sand on the bottom and 3 inches of water covering the sand. Pressyour finger in the sand and put the seed in the hole ... don't cover with sand. You can

sink this in your pond, or just place it in full sun next to the pool. If you sprout inWinter, a sunny window is good, or take the seed container outside on warm days and

bring it back inside as the day cools off.

CHANGE the WATER if cloudy !!!

If something should happen to the first stem, just leave the seed alone and it will forkout and grow another stem. Or you can place it in a slurry of potting media in a 3" pot,cover the surface with pea gravel and place in water to cover over at least 3", and it will

continue to grow and produce leaves and form a tuber. If the seed drops off, don'tpanic, that just shows you that your Baby Lotus is growing up.

If you put 8 to 10 inches of water over your Lotus they will have to expand a lot of

energy to reach the surface. The water will also be too cold for them. If you put 3 to 4inches, you will get fat, happy, chunky, plump Baby Lotus that are strong and tough.

One suggestion is to treat them like children, and if you do you will be surprised withthe growth and bloom you will have in the Spring. Keep them warm and cozy. You

might want to talk with them, the Carbon Dioxide in your breath aids in theirmetabolism. Feel their leaves and check if everything is ok, no insects, or water beetleseating them. If insects are a problem, rinse the pad under water and your fish will love

you for the appetizer you just offered them. Feel the water temperature, is it too hot, toocold or just right, they like warm water.

Look at the water clarity, can you see the bottom of the pool, pond, or container wherethey live? The best care is common sense care, example: If the water is cloudy, run some

fresh water into the pool. If too hot, add some fresh water with your hose runningslowly. And like kids, monitor their food intake. I don't feed my Baby Lotus till the seed

drops off and the fourth leaf has developed and opened fully.


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The tuber which is now the food for the Baby looks like a darkened colored stem.Carefully sit this in a depression you have made with your finger and snuggle sand

around it. Roots are probably already growing out of where the seed used to be. Thesewill grow to hold the Lotus upright as it grows. A happy Baby Lotus produces runners

and begins to mature into it's " teenage " stage ... and that's when the growth really

begins !!!

It will probably be the second growing season before it blooms, but you could get luckywith lots of TLC. Once you fertilize with a water soluble fertilizer when the Lotus has

four leaves, you should then feed it every two weeks. Get ready to have a beautifulLotus Water Garden ... and

remember you can't just raise one !!!

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