Water lily may contain hallucinogenic compounds. These were used in ancient Egypt and in the Maya culture.
Synonyms: blue lotus
Genus: Nymphaea
Species: caerulea, ampla, others
Class of active agent: aporphine alkaloid.
Examples of aporphine alkaloids: nymphaline, nupharine, nupharidine, nymphaeine
Aporphine can be hydroxylated in the body to form apomorphine.
Effects:
(1) emesis
(2) hallucinogenic state
(3) centrally acting, selective D1/D2 dopamine agonist
(4) smooth muscle relaxation
(5) mild sedation
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Specialty: Emergency Medicine, Toxicology
