Nelumbo Nucifera Dried Pink Lotus flower petals, 100% pure. ❊Specifications Pink lotus is THE original and true lotus as we know it today for its symbolic and spiritual meaning. Although we call her cousins blue lotus, white lotus and red lotus all with the same flower-type name, it would be more accurate to call the latter flowers "lily", as they are in fact water lilies. Pink lotus, or Nelumbo Nucifera in her scientific name, has been traditionally used throughout ancient Egypt and Asia for its medicinal qualities. It is ruled by Venus and corresponds to the element of water. Dosage for tea: steep 1 teaspoon of herb per cup of water. Add more or less depending on taste or wished strength. sold officially as non-food, buyer is responsible to make labels up to date with their country's regulations