White lotus
The sacred water lily (Nymphaea lotus) incorrectly Egyptian lotus, sometimes called lotus water lily, is a perennial aquatic plant with delicately scented white flowers and round floating leaves.
It originates from the Nile basin, but today it is spread throughout the waters of Africa. It is a sacred plant of the Egyptians and Assyrians (originally dedicated to the goddess Isis), therefore it is often, but incorrectly, called the Egyptian lotus.
However, the plant needs to be called a water lily because it comes from the genus Nymphaea. Nympheaea alba, or White Water Lily, as we know it by its Czech name, is an aquatic plant.
From history and fables, we learn that the "White Water Lily" owes its Latin name to a nymph who fell in love with Hercules. After her tragic death, according to legend, she turned into a beautiful water flower so that she could stay close to Hercules forever. The legend is quite accurate The white water lily is a really beautiful plant that came to us from Asia.
The lotus represents rebirth, beauty, purity, spirituality and the emergence of new life. It is a symbol of the harmony of the male and female worlds. It was already worshiped by the ancient Egyptians, and is still worshiped by Indians and Buddhists, for whom it is a symbol of purity and chastity.
The lotus flower was already an important symbol for our ancestors.
✅It has a wide range of uses, but nowadays it is still a sought-after ingredient for use in the cosmetic and perfume industry, for the production of essential oils.