White Lotus | Nymphaea lotus | Whole | Organic

Description

White lotus is the whole lotus sold on this listing: Nymphaea lotus, a plant that blooms in bodies of water such as lakes and rivers. The original page places the species in diverse regions of East Africa and Southeast Asia, and the product title specifies the form — “Whole” — for botanical preparations and herbal collections. The educational reference for the species is Nymphaea lotus.

The white lotus plant

The page’s botanical note concerns the plant’s range and one named variety: Nymphaea lotus var. thermalis is native to thermal waters in Europe, including the Peţa River in Romania, and DNA analysis shows it is not distinct from Nymphaea lotus, so it cannot be classified as a relic population. The species behind this listing is that water plant — a lotus of lakes and rivers whose flowers, seeds, leaves and sections of rhizome are all traditionally used in botanical preparations, as the page records.

White lotus in teas and blends

The uses the page names are the teapot and the blend: lotus goes into herbal teas, infusions and creative botanical blends, offering the pleasant aroma and delicate flavor the page describes. In whole form the botanical is measured out by the piece or spoonful and steeped or blended as it comes, so the form in the pack is the form in the preparation.

The listing’s precaution is kept with the product: intended for traditional botanical use only, and Ourland Herbs recommends consulting a qualified professional before incorporating new botanicals into your routine. Store the dried botanical sealed in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture, so it keeps its aroma between uses.

Choosing a size of white lotus

Choose from 2 oz and 4 oz sizes. The 2 oz size suits a first purchase or occasional infusions; the 4 oz size suits regular tea making and blending in quantity. Plainly stated: whole organic Nymphaea lotus, the white water lotus of East Africa and Southeast Asia, for teas, infusions and blends in two sizes.

Pairs well with: Blue Marshmallow Flower · Everlasting Flower