Does Blue Lotus Have Morphine? Uncovering the Truth
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Contrary to its name, the active compound apomorphine found in Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) does not contain morphine or bind to opioid receptors [1.3.2, 1.4.5]. The question, **does blue lotus have morphine?**, arises from a misunderstanding of its pharmacology, which is centered around different psychoactive alkaloids.
