{"title":"Lotus Flowers","description":"\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eBuy lotus flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e of the highest quality: our dried blue lotus flowers (\u003cem\u003eNymphaea caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e) come from certified organic cultivation in Sri Lanka, are shade-dried and free from pesticides and heavy-metal residues. A carefully cultivated plant with a rich cultural-historical tradition — from the Ancient Egyptian symbol of purity to modern ethnobotanical practice.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLotus flowers: symbol of purity and calm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The \u003cstrong\u003eblue lotus flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — botanically correct \u003cem\u003eNymphaea caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e — is a water lily growing in warm fresh water that has been used for millennia in Ancient Egyptian religion, Hindu symbolism and the Ayurvedic tradition. In Egyptian temples and tombs it frequently appears depicted as a symbol of rebirth and spiritual purity. Its characteristic deep-blue blossom with a sweet, spicy aroma makes it one of the most sought-after ethnobotanical plants worldwide even today.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  From a chemical perspective, blue lotus contains two main active compounds — \u003cstrong\u003eapomorphine\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003enuciferine\u003c\/strong\u003e — both of which are present in small concentration in the flower. Because of these constituents, \u003cem\u003eNymphaea caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e is regulated in some countries; in Germany and the EU, on the other hand, the plant is \u003cstrong\u003enot listed under the BtMG\u003c\/strong\u003e and is legal to purchase. We sell exclusively for collector, tea, incense and decorative purposes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh-quality products with lotus blossom essence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  In this category you'll find our \u003cstrong\u003eorganic-certified dried blue lotus flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e in practical sizes (30 g, 50 g). The flowers are dried in the shade below 35 °C — a slow process that largely preserves the essential oils and the characteristic deep-blue colouring. With hot-air drying these constituents would be partially lost, which significantly impairs aroma and colour.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The dried flowers are suitable for various uses: as an \u003cstrong\u003einfusion\u003c\/strong\u003e (classic tea preparation with water at around 80–90 °C), as \u003cstrong\u003eincense\u003c\/strong\u003e (alone or blended with other ethnobotanical plants), as a \u003cstrong\u003edecorative element\u003c\/strong\u003e in bowls, smudge bundles and natural arrangements — or for botanical documentation and ethnological research.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality, origin and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Our sourcing partner in Sri Lanka works with an EU-recognised organic certificate and conducts regular quality checks for pesticide residues and heavy metals. Every batch is assigned its own batch number, which you'll find on the relevant product page. Microbiological values are also tested according to EU food standard, even though the flowers are not sold as a food.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Stored dry, dark and airtight, our blue lotus flowers keep for at least 18 months. We recommend a resealable glass container with a small amount of desiccant to absorb any residual moisture. With correct storage, the flower retains its intense blue colour and its characteristic aroma significantly longer.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/pureamanita.eu\/collections\/lotusblumen.oembed","provider":"PureAmanita","version":"1.0","type":"link"}