Lotus Absolute (India)

Lotus

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Lotus (India)

🌿 Scent Profile

Exceptionally rich, honeyed floral; earthy, creamy-sweet, with spicy green top notes and ripe fruity-coumarinic undertones.

⚡ Functionality

Libido Increase, Mood Boost, Sedative

⚗️ Chemistry

Aromatic ethers and terpenoids (floral): 1,4-Dimethoxybenzene (sweet floral ether), 1,8-cineole, terpinen-4-ol, linalool; traces of indole and other sesquiterpenes.

🛡️ Safety

Safe via inhalation in typical amounts. Use well-diluted – this absolute is highly concentrated; undiluted aroma can be overwhelming. In rare cases, excessive inhalation may cause headache in sensitive individuals.

🌍 Sourcing

Extracted from flowers of Nelumbo nucifera (sacred lotus, India).

🔬 Scientific Context

The sacred lotus has been used for millennia in meditative practices and ritual medicine. Modern analysis focuses on the calming effects of its aromatic ethers and its traditional association with libido and mood stabilization.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The scientific literature provided is for informational purposes only regarding the raw botanical materials.