Asian Blue Lotus Flowers – Bulk
Botanical Name: Nymphaea nouchali
Origin: Thailand
Available in: 1 oz | ½ kg | 1 kg
A note on our labeling: We're updating this listing to correctly reflect its true botanical identity. For some time, our labels — like most in the herbal market — named this plant Nymphaea caerulea, the Egyptian blue lotus. That wasn't intentional; it's a mislabeling that runs across the industry, and by most estimates, the vast majority of "blue lotus" sold in the U.S. is actually this Asian species, not the true Egyptian water lily. We appreciate your understanding as we correct our labeling and website to reflect what this plant actually is.
Our bulk Asian blue lotus flowers are perfect for your spiritual, ritual, aromatic, and research needs. These whole flowers include petals and other floral structures but not isolated stamens, offering a broader spectrum of traditional flower use.
Sourced from clean growing environments in Thailand, Asian blue lotus flowers (Nymphaea nouchali) are the true "blue lotus" of South and Southeast Asia — the national flower of both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, with centuries of documented use in Ayurvedic and Siddha traditions and Buddhist symbolism. Today, early laboratory and animal research continues to explore their possible properties.*
🌿 Research-Backed Highlights
Preclinical studies on Nymphaea nouchali (including research published under its synonym N. stellata) have examined compounds with the following properties:
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Liver Protection (flower extract, rats): PubMed
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Blood Sugar & Pancreatic Support (flower sterol nymphayol, rats): PubMed
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Insulin Secretion & Sensitivity (nymphayol, cells and rats): PubMed
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Glucose Uptake Support (seed extract, cell culture): PubMed
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Post-Meal Blood Sugar Support (rhizome, rats): PubMed
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Antioxidant & Cell Protection (flower extract, cell culture): PubMed
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Antioxidant Defense (leaf extract, cell culture): PubMed
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Antioxidant Defense (stem extract, cell culture): PubMed
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Pain, Fever & Immune Support (nymphayol, rats and mice): PubMed
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Stomach Lining Protection (nymphayol, rats): PubMed
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Antibacterial Activity (flower extract): PubMed
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Antimicrobial Activity (seed extract): PubMed
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Review of Traditional Use & Pharmacology: PubMed
🟡 Caution: Laboratory and animal studies suggest this plant may lower blood sugar — use caution if taking diabetes medications such as metformin.
📜 Historical Use
- National flower of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
- Referenced for centuries in Sanskrit, Pali, and Sinhala literature under names such as Utpala, Nīlotpala, and Nil Mānel
- Used traditionally in Ayurvedic and Siddha medicine as a bitter tonic and cooling astringent
- Revered in Sri Lankan Buddhist tradition as one of the 108 auspicious marks on the Buddha's footprint
⚠️ Disclaimer
This product is not recognized by the FDA as a food item and is not intended for human consumption.
Do not ingest or apply to any orifice. For spiritual, ceremonial, research, or educational purposes only.
Ingredients:
Dried Asian Blue Lotus flowers (Nymphaea nouchali), Thailand origin
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