Entity of Lotus (The Arcanum)

Actions and Properties: sedative, febrifuge, aphrodisiac, circulatory, antispasmodic, antidepressant, anti-carcinogenic, anti-convulsant, anti-inflammatory

Potential Uses: purify blood, treat tuberculosis, expel worms and parasites, relieve edema, vertigo, and vomiting, strengthen the breasts, enhance libido/treat erectile dysfunction, improve lactation, anti-anxiety, alleviate depression, arrest internal bleeding, sooth hemorrhoid pains, eliminate oral ulcers, fight eye disease & balance the menstrual cycle.

Affinity in Body: kidneys, heart, nervous system, skin, liver

Modern day uses see this flower more as a tonic for the nervous system and formulas of this nature may employ the use of Egyptian Blue Lotus as a relaxant and to induce feelings of calm and euphoria. Similar to preparations of the past, Egyptian Blue Lotus extracted in wine provides aphrodisiac qualities, making it magickally helpful for love and sex magick. Ultimately, they help to induce theta brain waves, so they can serve as a tool in mind reprogramming work. Using recorded affirmations or other de/reprogramming mechanisms after ingesting Egyptian Blue Lotus extract can prove to be quite effective when working within the psychoemotional and psychoimaginal realms.