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.
Other problems that can cause kidney failure include: Autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and IgA nephropathy; Genetic diseases (diseases you are born with), such as polycystic kidney disease; Nephrotic syndrome; Urinary tract problems; Sometimes the kidneys can stop working very suddenly (within two days). This type of kidney failure is called acute kidney injury or acute renal failure. Common causes of acute renal failure include: 1  Heart attack. 2  Illegal drug use and drug abuse. 3  Not enough blood flowing to the kidneys. 4  Urinary tract problems.