Psychedelics
Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea)
Street names: Blue lily, Egyptian lotus, Blue lotus flower
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⚡What it does
- Mild sedation, euphoria, dream enhancement
- Aporphine + nuciferine alkaloids
⚠Key risks
- Weak but real psychoactive — sells as 'legal high'
- No safety data on extracts/concentrates
- Vaping concentrates: unknown lung effects
- Frequently laced with synthetic cannabinoids in some products
- Pregnancy risk (uterine effects)
✚Overdose signs
- Sedation, dizziness
- Nausea
Category comparison — Psychedelics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) | Unregulated | Weak but real psychoactive — sells as 'legal high'; No safety data on extracts/concentrates | $10–$30 dried flowers |
| DMT (dimethyltryptamine) | Schedule I | Psychological distress ('bad trips'); Dangerous behavior if unprepared | ~$20–$60 per 50–100 mg dose |
| Peyote (mescaline cactus) | Schedule I | Severe nausea/vomiting; Psychological distress | ~$10–$30 per button where sold |
| Mescaline powder | Schedule I | Heavy nausea at dose; Panic/psychosis in vulnerable users | ~$20–$60 per dose |
| 2C-B | Schedule I | Very dose-sensitive — steep curve between fun and overwhelming; Panic attacks | ~$10–$30 per pill or ~$50–$120 per gram |
| 4-AcO-DMT (psilacetin) | Analogue prosecutions | Sold as 'legal mushrooms' — buyers misjudge dose; Panic, risky behavior | ~$20–$50 per dose |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) look like?
Dried blue flowers smoked, brewed, or vaped; extracts
What are the signs of a Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) overdose?
Sedation, dizziness; Nausea Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Weak but real psychoactive — sells as 'legal high' Dependence can develop with regular use.