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.
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is caused by other diseases or conditions that damage or overwork the heart muscle; over time, the heart muscle is weakened. The leading causes of congestive heart failure are: 1  Coronary artery disease (CAD). 2  High blood pressure (hypertension). 3  Diabetes.