Blue Lotus: The Flower of Intuition This sacred plant was used by the ancient Egyptians for medicine, magic, ritual and celebration. Whilst visiting the ancient temples in Egypt, I realised how important this flower was in their ancient civilisation as it was depicted in so many carvings and writings. The ancient Egyptian culture was built heavily on their understanding of the nature of life and creation. They understood the importance of nature and how each plant and animal played a certain role in their community. The uses of blue lotus included consumption as a wine for their events and ceremonies, as it was said to connect one to the Divine, inducing higher states of consciousness.