Interactions on record — worth a quick check against your medications. Check your meds →
Dietary supplement

Blue Lotus Tea Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Anima Mundi

Blue Lotus Tea label
See full label image
Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Blue Lotus Tea against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Blue Lotus Tea is a dietary supplement by Anima Mundi with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and diarrhea, anxiety and relaxation, sleep support.Based on those ingredients, 212 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Blue Lotus. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

Jump to a section

Check Your Meds Against Blue Lotus Tea by Anima Mundi

Ask about any prescription or over-the-counter medication and we check it for interactions with Blue Lotus Tea by Anima Mundi — and tell you which ingredient is responsible.

Pharmacist-reviewed data Checks every ingredient Answer in seconds
Prefer a human? Send your question to our licensed pharmacists — free, answered by email within 24 hours.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Blue Lotus Tea by Anima Mundi

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 16, 2026

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This tea contains one active ingredient: blue lotus. There are no other active ingredients listed, and no inactive fillers or additives are on file for this product.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Lotus product and its label doesn't state a use — see Lotus's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold for blue lotus covers six potential uses — nausea and vomiting, sore throat, insomnia, weight management, heavy menstrual bleeding, and bleeding prevention — but for each one, the research is rated insufficient to draw a reliable conclusion. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the quality or volume of human studies isn't there yet to say either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lotus

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Blue lotus is commonly eaten as a food, but its safety as a concentrated supplement hasn't been thoroughly studied in humans. The safety data we have notes that allergic reactions — including hives and skin rashes from direct contact — can occur; one case report described a child who broke out in hives after eating lotus root.

Because safety data is limited, the available information advises against medicinal-strength supplements during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you have a history of allergies to plants or food, or if you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lotus

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Lotus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 212 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take Blue Lotus Tea, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (increased bleeding risk), diabetes medications (risk of low blood sugar), or pentobarbital or other sedatives (possible extra drowsiness). No interactions are documented for other medication types in our data.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Blue Lotus Tea might appeal to someone looking to explore traditional herbal options for relaxation or general wellness. However, if you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or sedatives, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it — the interaction potential is real.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? The safety data isn't there, so skip it and talk it over with your own healthcare provider.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2021.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Blue Lotus Tea, straight from the product label.

Brand Anima Mundi
Net contents 1 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2021
DSLD ID 245693
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.

Supplement Facts

The label details for Blue Lotus Tea by Anima Mundi, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1.2 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.2 Gram(s)
Servings per container
23
IngredientAmount% DV
Blue Lotus1200 mg--

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements

Apothecary

Tonic 07

Formulation

Handcrafted Plant Medicine Wildcrafted

Formula

Flower of intuition

Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.

See for yourself

Blue Lotus Tea by Anima Mundi label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

Blue Lotus Tea label

Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.

View the full label (PDF)
What’s inside

The Ingredients in Blue Lotus Tea by Anima Mundi

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1.2 Gram(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container23 Amounts shown are per serving.

Blue Lotus

Interacts with
212 drugs
1200 mg per serving

Lotus is an edible aquatic plant used in food and traditional medicine across Asia, with parts like the seeds, leaves, and flowers taken for digestion...

Blue Lotus monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Blue Lotus Tea by Anima Mundi Drug Interactions

Want to check YOUR meds against Blue Lotus Tea?

Ask about interactions with your drugs in plain English — “Can I take it with lisinopril?” — and we find you the answer in seconds, ingredient by ingredient.

 Go to the checker
212Drugs
212 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Blue Lotus 212

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Blue Lotus Tea interact with 212 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Blue Lotus Tea interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Blue Lotus

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Blue Lotus Tea with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Blue Lotus3 drug types · 212 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, concurrent use of lotus with other antiplatelet drugs might reduce platelet aggregation and increase the risk of bleeding.
Neferine and isoliensinine, constituents of lotus, have been shown to inhibit platelet aggregation, in vitro. These constituents can inhibit the production of pro-aggregating factors like prostaglandins.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, lotus might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that the ethanolic extract of lotus reduces blood glucose levels and potentiates the effects of injected insulin. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)

Theoretically, taking lotus concomitantly with pentobarbital might increase sedation.
Animal research shows that lotus extract increases pentobarbitone-induced sleeping time. It is not known if this occurs in humans or if this effect occurs with other barbiturates or sedatives.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Blue Lotus full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Blue Lotus Tea, from the product label.

Anima Mundi

See all Anima Mundi products
Name
Anima Mundi Herbals LLC
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Blue Lotus Tea by Anima Mundi: Common Questions

Does Blue Lotus Tea by Anima Mundi interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Blue Lotus Tea has a known interaction with 212 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Blue Lotus Tea contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this tea if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against medicinal amounts of blue lotus while breastfeeding, and for pregnancy, there isn't enough data to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before using it.
Could this cause an allergic reaction?
Yes. Allergic reactions to lotus root — including hives and contact rashes — have been reported, even in children. If you have a plant or food allergy history, mention it to your pharmacist or doctor.
Is this tea proven to help with insomnia or nausea?
The evidence we hold rates both as insufficient to draw a reliable conclusion, so we can't say the research backs it up for those uses.
Why does the facts say to avoid concentrated supplements?
Blue lotus is commonly eaten as food and is generally well tolerated that way, but medicinal-strength supplements haven't been studied enough in people to confirm they're safe.
What exactly is in this tea?
Just blue lotus — one active ingredient. There are no fillers or other additives listed.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

Not sure if Blue Lotus Tea is safe with your meds?

Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.

Ask a pharmacist

Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.

Blue Lotus Tea label
Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Blue Lotus Tea’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Lotus

Interacts with 212 drugs

Lotus is an edible aquatic plant used in food and traditional medicine across Asia, with parts like the seeds, leaves, and flowers taken for digestion, calm, and overall wellness. Most healt...

Read the full Lotus monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Blue Lotus Tea's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 5 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Lotus 5 references
  1. Yu, J. and Hu, W. S. [Effects of neferine on platelet aggregation in rabbits]. Yao Xue.Xue.Bao. 1997;32(1):1-4.
  2. Yang, J. and Zhou, K. NMR spectroscopic analysis of neferine and isoliensinine. Magn Reson.Chem 2004;42(11):994-997. PubMed
  3. Mukherjee, P. K., Saha, K., Balasubramanian, R., Pal, M., and Saha, B. P. Studies on psychopharmacological effects of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. rhizome extract. J Ethnopharmacol. 1996;54(2-3):63-67. PubMed
  4. Mukherjee, P. K., Saha, K., Pal, M., and Saha, B. P. Effect of Nelumbo nucifera rhizome extract on blood sugar level in rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 1997;58(3):207-213. PubMed
  5. Hiraguchi Y, Tokuda R, Gen M, et al. Identification of a novel food allergen in lotus root. Allergol Int. 2018;67(1):141-143. PubMed

See these in context on the Lotus monograph →

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

Keep exploring
Supplement interaction checker › Check any supplement or product against your medications Drug–drug interactions › Check two or more of your medications against each other Browse medications A–Z › Every drug we've checked against herbs & supplements NDC & pricing lookup › Find a drug’s NDCs, packaging and costs Ask a pharmacist › Free, personal answer from our licensed team