{"id":114,"date":"2018-11-11T05:57:50","date_gmt":"2018-11-11T05:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tumblr.scrollofthoth.com\/index.php\/2018\/11\/11\/drugs-blue-lotus\/"},"modified":"2018-11-11T05:57:50","modified_gmt":"2018-11-11T05:57:50","slug":"drugs-blue-lotus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tumblr.scrollofthoth.com\/index.php\/2018\/11\/11\/drugs-blue-lotus\/","title":{"rendered":"Drugs \u2013 Blue Lotus"},"content":{"rendered":"

emergentanimism<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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You knew this post was coming, right? Let\u2019s get some points
\nof order out of the way. First, yes, you can do magick without drugs. Why you
\nwould want to remains a mystery to me. Drugs are not a \u201cshort-cut.\u201d The use of entheogens
\nby spiritual practitioners goes all the way back through pre-history. I think
\nit\u2019s pretty inconvertible to say that drugs have been a part of most religions.
\nAll the way from the wine you drink at a Catholic mass to ayahuasca. If you
\nwant to argue that all of those magi were wrong, take it somewhere else.<\/p>\n

Point of order number two: The creator of this blog does not condone the use of illegal drugs.
\nPlease follow all local laws when imbibing substances. Those using substances
\nshould be of sound mind and body. When in doubt, consult a physician. I highly recommend
\ndoing as much research as possible before taking any substance. Please see: Multidisciplinary
\nAssociation for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) http:\/\/www.maps.org\/<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

With that out of the way, I\u2019m actually going to talk about a
\ndrug that is legal in all fifty U.S. states \u2013 blue lotus.<\/p>\n

The Egyptians obsessed over blue lotus, also known as the
\nblue water lily, aka nymphaea caerulea, which grew along the banks of the Nile.
\nThe blue lotus is perhaps the most common motif in Egyptian art, appearing
\nthroughout all phases of Ancient Egyptian culture. While the lotus has multiple
\nsymbolic meanings in Egyptian culture, and remains a powerful symbol in many
\ntraditions, especially Hindu (albeit a different strain), the obsession with
\nthe lotus probably has a lot to do with its psychedelic properties. Records of
\nEgyptians drinking lotus steeped in wine, eating lotus, and smoking lotus are
\nnumerous.<\/p>\n

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The active ingredient in blue lotus is aporphine, a
\nsubstance not yet well researched or understood. Numerous psychonauts report that
\nblue lotus has effects similar to MDMA \u2013 with the user experiencing heightened
\nemotions, particularly feelings of connection to others, and a warm-fuzzy
\nfeeling. Unlike MDMA, lotus is not an amphetamine. In fact, it acts as a
\nsedative, and has been useful for some in eliciting lucid dream states.<\/p>\n

I tried blue lotus a few times a couple of years ago, making
\na tea of lotus stamens with about 5g per cup of tea, steeped for about ten
\nminutes. I can attest to the similarities with reports of MDMA use, although
\nthose effects were extremely mild. Overall, a great way to relax.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m gonna go a little deeper this time, having just
\npurchased 28g of dried lotus stamen from my favorite source for legal herbal psychoactives,
\nBouncing Bear Botanicals<\/a>. Full disclosure, yes, that\u2019s an affiliate link and if
\nyou purchase using it I get a discount on future orders. Any instructions to be
\nfound on using blue lotus are all over the place. Everyone seems to have a slightly
\ndifferent opinion. Some believe the flowers are best, some the stamens. Some
\nused prepared tinctures, others fresh. I\u2019m using the stamens again because it
\nmakes sense to me that the stamen would have the highest concentration of the
\nplant\u2019s chemical byproducts, but I can be totally wrong. All I know is it
\nworked last time. I may try using the dried flowers in the future.<\/p>\n

My intentions for my mere 28g are as follows:<\/p>\n

Use 20g to make a lotus wine. I\u2019m doing this by merely
\npouring off some of bottle of sweet riesling and adding the dried stamens. I really
\nlooked for an Egyptian wine to use, but it being an Islamic culture now,
\nexported Egyptian wine is a difficult find. The choice was made simply to
\noffset some of the bitter aspects of the lotus. I\u2019m going to let that steep in
\nthe fridge for two weeks, try some, and then let it steep for two more weeks
\nbefore removing all of the dried plant material. I also intend to eat a pinch
\nof the used plant material when I drink the wine to try and heighten the
\neffects.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll use 5g to make another cup of tea. To honor my gods and
\nancestors and help cover the taste, I will brew it with an herbal tea imported
\nfrom Poland, made of apples and rosehips. I\u2019ll let the lotus steep for fifteen
\nminutes, and this time will also eat a pinch of the used lotus to strengthen
\nthe effect. Keep in mind, IMHO the taste of the blue lotus ain\u2019t that bad, but
\nit\u2019s not that great either. I\u2019ve had worse.<\/p>\n

The last three grams I will mix with my regular smoking
\nherb, and give that a try.<\/p>\n

So expect some trip reports in the near future, and probably
\nsome more history on the blue lotus. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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