See What’s New. Blue Lotus Flower Dried Cut Nymphaea Caerulea Hand Picked Organic Herbal Tea. Organic Blue Lotus, Nymphaea caerulea, Pesticide Free Origin: Thailand Blue lotus is a tropical water lily native to Northern and tropical Africa. It’s also commonly known as the Egyptian blue water lily or sacred blue lily of the Nile. The blue lotus is a sacred star-shaped flower to the Egyptian culture. It symbolized the origins of life to the Ancient Egyptians, for they believed the world was covered by darkness and water until the blue lotus bloomed to bring in light. It was believed that the sun gods Atum and Ra were at its core when the first blue lotus bloomed to bring in light to the earth. Depictions of the sacred blue lily of the Nile can be seen across Egyptian art and architecture. Its botanical name (Nymphaa caerulea) translates to blue water nymph. The genus Nymphaea comes from the Greek work nymphaea or water nymph, and the species caerulea means blue. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult with your physician before using if pregnant, nursing or taking medications. Sign up to our newsletter for special deals.