Lotus

History:

The Lotus is seen everywhere in ancient Egyptian tombs and temples, often held in the hands of gods and royalty. The Lotus grows in muddy waters, yet emerges from them pure and unblemished. Accordingly, the Lotus is the symbol of resurrection, purity, serenity and peace. The Lotus flower was part of the Ancient Egyptian creation story. Because the flower opens each day and closes each night, it is a symbol of rebirth and eternal life, the main theme of Egyptian religion. According to the creation story, Ra, the Sun God, created himself from amidst chaos and first emerged from the petals of the lotus flower. When Ra returned to the lotus flower each night, its petals enfolded him once again. The Lotus was the symbol of the Upper Kingdom of Egypt, seen as the tall white crown, symbolic of the Lotus bud.

Uses:

The lotus has a historical tradition of use as an aphrodisiac. The seeds and roots are now used for a nutritive tonic, an astringent skin wash, a hemostatic agent for bleeding disorders, and has mildly sedative properties for irritability, anxiety and insomnia. Lotus root is widely used in Oriental cuisine.

Cautions:

Taken internally in large quantities, may slow down digestion, and cause indigestion and constipation. Individual dose tolerance varies.

Always:

Be sure of the identity of any plant before you use it. If a preparation makes you sick or gives you a rash, don't use it, and throw it away! If your condition does not improve, see your doctor. Be sure to let your physician know  EVERYTHING that you are taking!

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