The Blue Lotus was traditionally used to promote sexual desire, relieve pain, create a feeling of well being, euphoria, ecstasy and also increase circulation. The Blue Lotus was a symbol of sexuality some people says that flower has a sort of Viagra effect, sometimes in scenes of sexual debauchery. It contains an anti-spasmotic called Nuciferin and contains aporphine. The history of this species says that is appears to a sort of like the Cannabis of ancient Egypt. Ancient people said is to be a strong aphrodisiac.