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Lotus Flower Essence Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Flower Essence Services

Lotus Flower Essence label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
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 Lotus Flower Essence 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

Lotus Flower Essence is a dietary supplement by Flower Essence Services 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 infusion (1:6000) of Nelumbo nucifera. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lotus Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Aug 13, 2026

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 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: an infusion of lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera) in a 1:6000 concentration. The liquid also includes water and brandy as inactive ingredients.

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 have doesn't establish that lotus flower essence works for any of the uses it's marketed for — nausea, vomiting, sore throat, sleep, weight, heavy bleeding, or bleeding control all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the research isn't there yet to back up those claims.

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.

Lotus is common as food, but the safety of medicinal supplements hasn't been well studied in humans. Allergic reactions like hives and skin inflammation are on record, including a case of a young child who developed hives after eating lotus root.

Because safety data for concentrated medicinal amounts is lacking, avoid supplement use — and definitely don't use it while breastfeeding, as there isn't enough safety information for that situation.

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 start, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, diabetes medications, or pentobarbital (Nembutal). All three carry Moderate interaction risks with lotus.

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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.

Lotus Flower Essence has documented interactions with blood thinners, diabetes drugs, and pentobarbital that warrant caution. The evidence doesn't yet show it's effective for any particular condition.

If you take any of those medication types, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this — they can help you weigh the risks and decide whether it's right for you.

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 Jan 24, 2014.

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 Lotus Flower Essence, straight from the product label.

Brand Flower Essence Services
Barcode (UPC) 782932110322
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2014
DSLD ID 29849
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses No Claim
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lotus Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services, 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:
4 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
782932110322
IngredientAmount% DV
infusion (1:6000) of Nelumbo nucifera0 NP--

Other ingredients: Water, Brandy

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

FES Quintessentials(TM)

DEMETER(R)

General Statements

BEST BY 05/2022 120501 Professional quality backed by three decades of international use.

FDA Statement of Identity

herbal supplement

Formulation

Certified organic by Stellar Certification Services, Inc.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Certified Biodynamic(R) by the Demeter Association, Inc.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Four drops, four times daily

General

120501

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Lotus Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services label

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Lotus Flower Essence label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lotus Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services

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

Serving size4 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Infusion (1:6000) of Nelumbo nucifera

Interacts with
212 drugs
0 NP 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...

Infusion (1:6000) of Nelumbo nucifera monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Water, Brandy. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lotus Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services Drug Interactions

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212Drugs
212 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

infusion (1:6000) of Nelumbo nucifera 212

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Lotus Flower Essence interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. infusion (1:6000) of Nelumbo nucifera

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lotus Flower Essence 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.

infusion (1:6000) of Nelumbo nucifera3 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
infusion (1:6000) of Nelumbo nucifera full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lotus Flower Essence, from the product label.

Flower Essence Services

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Phone Number
800-548-0075
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Lotus Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services: Common Questions

Does Lotus Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lotus Flower Essence 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?
Lotus Flower Essence 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 while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data on file doesn't say either way for pregnancy, so you'd need to talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice. For breastfeeding, the data advises against it — there isn't enough safety information to know if it's okay for your baby.
What are the side effects?
Allergic reactions are the main concern — hives and skin inflammation have been reported, including in a child who ate lotus root. If you have a history of food or plant allergies, you should be extra cautious.
Does lotus flower essence actually work for sleep or nausea?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that it works for those uses — or for sore throat, weight, heavy periods, or bleeding. That doesn't prove it doesn't; it just means the research backing those claims isn't there yet.
Is this safe to use long-term?
Safety in humans hasn't been well studied, so we don't have the data to say whether it's safe long-term. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how long you're thinking of using it.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Lotus Flower Essence’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

Lotus Flower Essence'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 →

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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.

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