For thousands of years it was used by the ancient Egyptians as part of religious ceremonies to reach higher levels of consciousness and connect to the Divine. They would steep the Blue Lotus flowers in wine for several weeks and use it as a sacred sacrament.
Causes. Acute liver failure occurs when liver cells are damaged significantly and are no longer able to function. Potential causes include: Acetaminophen overdose. Taking too much acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the United States.
Liver Transplants. Liver illustration from Grayâs Anatomy. The liver is the largest organ in the body. It is a complex organ responsible for hundreds of crucial functions such as the breakdown of harmful substances in our blood and the production of bile that aids in digestion. Liver failure can be caused from viral infections, genetic disorders or even alcoholism.