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
📋Quick facts
Also known asBlue lily, Egyptian lotus, Blue lotus flower
CategoryPsychedelics
Schedule / classUnregulated (US); Louisiana ban
AppearanceDried blue flowers smoked, brewed, or vaped; extracts
Street price$10–$30 dried flowers; vapes $25–$50
Legal statusUnregulated US; Louisiana banned; 'legal high' grey market
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: NIDA, EMCDDA
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 |
| Salvia Divinorum | Legal federally | EXTREMELY disorienting — users hurt themselves falling, walking into objects, or wandering into danger; Terrifying experiences ('bad trips') with lasting psychological impact | ~$10–$30 per gram leaf |
| Amanita Muscaria (Fly Agaric Mushrooms) | Unregulated | NOT psilocybin — ibotenic acid causes confusion, agitation, vomiting; Preparation matters: improper drying leaves toxic ibotenic acid (neurotoxic) | ~$10–$30 dried caps |
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.