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Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Min Shan

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Tablet Or Pill Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan 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

Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan is a dietary supplement by Min Shan with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and diarrhea, anxiety and relaxation, sleep support.Based on those ingredients, 332 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Nelumbo nucifera seed extract, Astragalus complanatus Seed Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan by Min Shan

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.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Extract Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1,360 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan is a 6-ingredient tablet or pill. The active ingredients are two forms of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera seed extract and stamen extract), Euryale ferox seed extract, Astragalus complanatus seed extract, Ostrea gigas shell extract, and Os Draconis mineral.

These are combined in a proprietary blend and supported by inactive ingredients including dextrin, hydrated magnesium silicate, activated carbon, and China wax.

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

The label doesn't state a purpose we can grade — see each ingredient's own graded uses on its monograph instead.

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 does not establish effectiveness for any claimed use of this product's ingredients. Both lotus extracts and astragalus have been rated with insufficient reliable evidence for their traditional applications — including nausea and vomiting, sore throat, insomnia, weight management, heavy menstrual bleeding, and bleeding disorders for lotus; and hay fever, absent periods, anemia, chest pain, asthma, and thalassemia for astragalus.

Data on the other ingredients in this formula is not available to us.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lotus Astragalus

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lotus is commonly eaten as food, but supplement safety in humans hasn't been well studied. Avoid concentrated lotus supplements — there isn't enough safety data for medicinal doses.

Allergic reactions like hives and contact dermatitis have been reported with lotus root; a case report documented these in a young child. Astragalus is generally well tolerated short-term in healthy adults, but human safety data is limited.

Dizziness and rash have been reported in some studies, though causation isn't certain. Neither lotus nor astragalus should be used while breastfeeding — safety data is insufficient.

During pregnancy, astragalus should be avoided due to lack of reliable safety information; lotus has no pregnancy data on file.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lotus Astragalus

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lotus, Astragalus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 332 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 taking Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan, check if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel) — lotus may increase bleeding risk. Also flag diabetes medications, pentobarbital or other sedatives, immunosuppressants, lithium, cyclophosphamide, or cancer therapies with your pharmacist.

No interactions are documented for the three ingredients we could not check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is intended for traditional use, but evidence for its effectiveness hasn't been established in our data. The main concern is medication interactions — especially with blood thinners, diabetes drugs, and sedatives.

If you take any regular medications, especially for blood clotting, blood sugar, or mood, run them through our interaction checker before starting. Talk to your pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 20, 2024.

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 Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan, straight from the product label.

Brand Min Shan
Net contents 1.2 Ounce(s); 34 Gram(s); 200 Pill(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 20, 2024
DSLD ID 310557
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan by Min Shan, 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:
8 Pill(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
8 Pill(s)
Servings per container
25
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Extract Blend1360 mg--
Nelumbo nucifera seed extract0 NP--
Euryale ferox Seed Extract0 NP--
Nelumbo nucifera Stamen Extract0 NP--
Astragalus complanatus Seed Extract0 NP--
Ostrea gigas Shell Extract0 NP--
Os Draconis Mineral0 NP--

Other ingredients: Dextrin, Magnesium Silicate, Hydrated, Carbon, Activated, China Wax

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Label statements
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Formulation

GMP

Each batch of Min Shan teapills has been tested for microbials, heavy metals, and other important quality parameters before leaving our facility to ensure quality and safety.

Us owned & operated since 1969 Internationally GMP certified manufacturer

Product of China

No artificial colors, flavors, refined sugar or pharmaceuticals

General Statements

Min Shan Chinese herbal teapills have been produced at the Lanzhou Foci Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. since 1929. Lanzhou Foci pioneered the manufacturing of extracted teapills, and are the genuine and original "Lanzhou Pills". Our domestic and internationally certified GMP factory and products have won numerous awards for quality and excellence.

Foci Pharmaceutical 1929

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Take 8 pills 3 times daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children

Processed with wheat bran

Formula

100% Natural Chinese herbs

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Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan by Min Shan label

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Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan by Min Shan

These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size8 Pill(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container25 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Proprietary Extract Blend

1360 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Dextrin, Magnesium Silicate, Hydrated, Carbon, Activated, China Wax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan by Min Shan Drug Interactions

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332Drugs
332 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Nelumbo nucifera seed extract 212
Astragalus complanatus Seed Extract 208

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan interact with 332 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 6 ingredients in Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Nelumbo nucifera seed extract Astragalus complanatus Seed Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Nelumbo nucifera seed extract3 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
Nelumbo nucifera seed extract full monograph & interactions

Astragalus complanatus Seed Extract4 drug types · 208 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research in humans shows that astragalus might have hypoglycemic effects. Theoretically, taking astragalus, especially in combination with other hypoglycemic agents, might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Likelihood Probable Evidence A
Cyclophosphamide

Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with cyclophosphamide therapy.
Evidence regarding the effect of astragalus on immunosuppression caused by cyclophosphamide is conflicting. Some animal research suggests that astragalus reverses cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression. However, other animal research shows no effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Astragalus seems to stimulate immune function. Theoretically, taking astragalus might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, astragalus might increase levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Animal research suggests that astragalus has diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to this diuretic effect, astragalus might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Astragalus complanatus Seed Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan, from the product label.

Min Shan

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Name
Lanzhou Foci Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
City
Lanzhou
State
Gansu Province
Web Address
www.fczy.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan by Min Shan: Common Questions

Does Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan by Min Shan interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan has a known interaction with 332 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan contains 6 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 while pregnant?
Astragalus should be avoided in pregnancy — there isn't enough reliable safety data. Lotus has no pregnancy information on file. There isn't enough data to know either way for the other ingredients. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
No — safety has not been established for both lotus and astragalus during breastfeeding, so they should be avoided. We don't have safety data for the other ingredients either. If you're breastfeeding, ask your pharmacist before starting any supplement.
Can this cause allergic reactions?
Yes, lotus can cause hives and contact dermatitis. A case report documented both in a young child after eating lotus root. If you have a history of plant allergies, mention this product to your pharmacist first.
What are the inactive ingredients?
The tablet contains dextrin, hydrated magnesium silicate, activated carbon, and China wax as inactive ingredients.
Does this product have any proven benefits?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that this product works for any claimed use. Both lotus and astragalus lack sufficient reliable evidence for their traditional applications in our data.

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The Full Monographs Behind Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan’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 → Herb & supplement monograph

Astragalus

Interacts with 208 drugs

Astragalus is a root used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine, mainly to support the immune system and help the body cope with stress. While early studies are interesting, strong h...

Read the full Astragalus monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan'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 18 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 →

Astragalus 13 references
  1. Upton R, ed. Astragalus Root: Analytical, quality control, and therapeutic monograph. Santa Cruz, CA: American Herbal Pharmacopoeia. 1999:1-25.
  2. Khoo KS, Ang PT. Extract of astragalus membranaceus and ligustrum lucidum does not prevent cyclophosphamide-induced myelosuppression. Singapore Med J 1995;36:387-90.
  3. Chu DT, Wong WL, Mavligit GM. Immunotherapy with Chinese medicinal herbs. II. Reversal of cyclophosphamide-induced immune suppression by administration of fractionated Astragalus membranaceus in vivo. J Clin Lab Immunol 1988;25:125-9.
  4. Sun Y, Hersh EM, Lee SL, et al. Preliminary observations on the effects of the Chinese medicinal herbs Astragalus membranaceus and Ligustrum lucidum on lymphocyte blastogenic responses. J Biol Response Mod 1983;2:227-37..
  5. Ma J, Peng A, Lin S. Mechanisms of the therapeutic effect of astragalus membranaceus on sodium and water retention in experimental heart failure. Chin Med J (Engl) 1998;111:17-23.
  6. Matkovic Z, Zivkovic V, Korica M, et al. Efficacy and safety of Astragalus membranaceus in the treatment of patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. Phytother Res 2010;24:175-81.
  7. Zhang, J. G., Yang, N., He, H., Wei, G. H., Gao, D. S., Wang, X. L., Wang, X. Z., and Song, G. Y. [Effect of Astragalus injection on plasma levels of apoptosis-related factors in aged patients with chronic heart failure.]. Chin J Integr.Med 2005;11(3):18 PubMed
  8. Chen, H. W., Lin, I. H., Chen, Y. J., Chang, K. H., Wu, M. H., Su, W. H., Huang, G. C., and Lai, Y. L. A novel infusible botanically-derived drug, PG2, for cancer-related fatigue: a phase II double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study. Clin Invest PubMed
  9. Tian H, Lu J, He H, et al.The effect of Astragalus as an adjuvant treatment in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A (preliminary) meta-analysis. J Ethnopharmacol. 2016;191:206-215. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.05.062. PubMed
  10. Hong KF, Liu PY, Zhang W, Gui DK, Xu YH. The Efficacy and Safety of Astragalus as an Adjuvant Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Integr Complement Med 2023. PubMed
  11. Chan KW, Kwong ASK, Tsui PN, et al. Add-on astragalus in type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease: A multi-center, assessor-blind, randomized controlled trial. Phytomedicine 2024;130:155457. PubMed
  12. Han X, Yu T, Chen X, Du Z, Yu M, Xiong J. Effect of Astragalus membranaceus on left ventricular remodeling in HFrEF: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Pharmacol 2024;15:1345797. PubMed
  13. Jing P, Hongzheng H, Zhenqi WU, Meijuan Z, Zuojing LI, Gang C. Long-term efficacy and safety of Huangqi ()-based Traditional Chinese Medicine in diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Tradit Chin Med 2024;44(2):

See these in context on the Astragalus monograph →

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