Long ago, at the end of the a eons, the whole universe had been engulfed in an ocean, and Creation was all but lost. The god Vishnu, preserver of life, whose abode is the primordial waters, was asleep in this timeless darkness, dreaming of worlds to come. As his dreams unfolded, a lotus flower emerged from his navel and revealed within its many folds the cosmic egg, in which Brahma the creator, was asleep.
Lotus essential oil is known in all of Egyptian folklore to be the most precious oil. Historically there has been mention of blue lotus and white lotus, however these are not easily found today. This green lotus has helped many rebuild all the chakras, produce a very serene and meditative state and helped in connecting to their Higher self and Spirit Guides. Not usually used for aromatherapy.
As Brahma stirred, Creation began to unfold again, and new worlds, new gods, and new life appeared. In India today, the lotus is still considered to be the cradle of the universe, and many Indian deities are portrayed sitting on a large lotus flower.
This account would not be complete without a mention of the Egyptian blue lotus, often found depicted on the walls of chambers or temples of ancient Egypt. The blue lotus of Egypt, Nymphaea cerulean, is a member of the Nymphaea family, which is a ‘cousin’ of Nelumbo nucifera. Certainly, the ancient Egyptians called it a ‘lotus’, and it does hold a similar divine status to the sacred lotus flower itself.
Ancient Egyptian mythology tells a story that shows many parallels with the Indian tradition; they speak of the end of days, before the beginning of days, when a giant blue lotus rose from the abyss of the primordial waters, and as its flower opened it revealed a new child god, born to restore the Light and banish Darkness. The blue lotus is said to have been used to invoke Isis, Osiris, and Thoth.
One of the Sun gods, Nefertem, also god of the primeval lotus blossom, patron of healing, perfumes, and cosmetics, is usually depicted with a crown of blue lotuses around his head. Some say that his special healing power works through the healing power of flowers.
Uses: Because of its purifying and protective virtues, the lotus oil has a lot to offer to the ‘ever-giving’ therapist. Lotus can be added to an aromatic bath or a massage blend, or diffused in the air as a way to recharge energies and clear away unwanted thoughts. As lotus oil is very intense, it is at its best when diluted or blended with lighter essential oils.
Lotus flowers contain linoleic acid, protein, phosphorus, iron and vitamins B and C. Practitioners of ayurvedic medicine often use lotus flowers on the face for the flowers' soothing, cooling properties. According to the Vedic Shop website, lotus flowers often are used to improve both the texture and condition of skin on your face. In fact, many ayurvedic spas offer lotus flower facials. It's important to note, however, that there are no scientific studies to back up claims that lotus flowers offer any health benefits.
Lotus flower can be used to treat acid reflex and gastric ulcers, and also might help to prevent premature ejaculation. In addition, drinking tea brewed from the nutrient-rich lotus flower can improve overall health, in much the same way that taking iron and vitamin supplements, as the lotus flower is a natural source of many of these vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
True lotus oil is very difficult to come by because the actual yield of essential oil from lotus flower is very small.