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Lupine Flower Essence Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Flower Essence Services

Lupine Flower Essence label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Lupine 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 No known interaction

Lupine Flower Essence is a dietary supplement by Flower Essence Services with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for plant-based protein source, blood sugar support, cholesterol support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lupine 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 20, 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 Lupinus latifolius (lupin) at a ratio of 1 part lupin to 6,000 parts liquid. The inactive ingredients are water and brandy, which serve as the extraction and preservation base for the flower essence.

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 Lupin product and its label doesn't state a use — see Lupin'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 supporting lupin for diabetes, high cholesterol, muscle breakdown, or weight loss is insufficient—we don't have reliable data showing it works for any of these purposes. If you're considering it for one of these conditions, talk with your doctor about options with stronger evidence behind them.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lupin

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.

Properly processed lupin products (debittered varieties with minimal alkaloid content) are generally well tolerated, though some people report bloating, gas, and belly pain. The bigger concern is lupin allergy: it's a known allergen affecting roughly 1.6% of the general population, and can trigger anything from itchy throat and rash to breathing trouble and anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals.

People with peanut allergies, other legume allergies, or pollen allergies are at higher risk. Bitter lupin that isn't properly prepared can cause serious anticholinergic effects—headache, dizziness, seizures, and breathing problems—so avoid unprocessed or concentrated forms.

Pregnancy and lactation safety data is mixed: the ingredient is rated likely safe in pregnancy but likely unsafe during breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lupin

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean none exist—it means our data holds no known interactions on file.

If you take any prescription medications, use the checker on this page to confirm, or ask your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

If you have a lupin allergy or suspect you might, this product isn't for you. If you're considering it for diabetes, cholesterol, weight, or muscle issues, know that the evidence doesn't support those uses yet.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this fits your situation, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or take any medications.

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 Lupine Flower Essence, straight from the product label.

Brand Flower Essence Services
Barcode (UPC) 782932123261
Net contents 0.25 fl. Oz.; 7.5 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2014
DSLD ID 29906
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lupine 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
782932123261
IngredientAmount% DV
infusion (1:6000) of Lupinus latifolius0 NP--

Other ingredients: Water, brandy

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Label statements
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Formulation

Made with Organic ingredients Certified by Stellar Cert. Services

General Statements

BEST BY 02/2021 110222

FDA Statement of Identity

herbal supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: four drops, four times daily

Seals/Symbols

FES Quintessentials(TM)

DEMETER

Brand IP Statement(s)

Demeter-certified Biodynamic(R)

General

110222

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Lupine Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services label

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Lupine Flower Essence label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lupine 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 Lupinus latifolius

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

Lupin is a protein- and fiber-rich legume that is eaten as food and sold as flour or protein powder. Early research suggests it may modestly help with...

Infusion (1:6000) of Lupinus latifolius monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Lupine Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lupine Flower Essence. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

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

Flower Essence Services

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

Does Lupine Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Lupine Flower Essence. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lupine 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.
Is this safe if I have a peanut allergy?
Not necessarily. Lupin is a legume, and people with peanut allergies can have cross-sensitivity to lupin. You should talk with your doctor or pharmacist before trying this product if you're allergic to peanuts or other legumes.
What are the main side effects?
In properly processed lupin products, the most common side effects are bloating, gas, and belly pain. The serious concern is allergic reactions—rash, itchy throat, breathing trouble, and in rare cases anaphylaxis—especially if you already have lupin, legume, or pollen allergies.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
The safety data rates this likely unsafe during breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're nursing.
Does lupin actually help with weight loss or diabetes?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say. Right now we don't have reliable data showing it works for weight, diabetes, cholesterol, or muscle issues. If you're dealing with any of these, your doctor can suggest options with better evidence.
What's the difference between this and raw lupin?
This product uses processed (debittered) lupin, which is safe in normal amounts. Raw or bitter lupin that isn't properly prepared contains compounds that can cause serious poisoning, so you should avoid unprocessed forms.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lupine Flower Essence’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Lupin

Lupin is a protein- and fiber-rich legume that is eaten as food and sold as flour or protein powder. Early research suggests it may modestly help with blood sugar, cholesterol, and appetite,...

Read the full Lupin monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Lupine 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 26 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.

Lupin 26 references
  1. Bähr M, Fechner A, Kiehntopf M, Jahreis G. Consuming a mixed diet enriched with lupin protein beneficially affects plasma lipids in hypercholesterolemic subjects: a randomized controlled trial. Clin Nutr. 2015 Feb;34(1):7-14. PubMed
  2. Bähr M, Fechner A, Krämer J, Kiehntopf M, Jahreis G. Lupin protein positively affects plasma LDL cholesterol and LDL:HDL cholesterol ratio in hypercholesterolemic adults after four weeks of supplementation: a randomized, controlled crossover study. Nutr J PubMed
  3. Ballabio C, Peñas E, Uberti F, et al. Characterization of the sensitization profile to lupin in peanut-allergic children and assessment of cross-reactivity risk. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2013;24(3):270-5. PubMed
  4. Belski R, Mori TA, Puddey IB, et al. Effects of lupin-enriched foods on body composition and cardiovascular disease risk factors: a 12-month randomized controlled weight loss trial. Int J Obes (Lond). 2011;35(6):810-9. PubMed
  5. Campbell CP, Jackson AS, Johnson AR, Thomas PS, Yates DH. Occupational sensitization to lupin in the workplace: occupational asthma, rhinitis, and work-aggravated asthma. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2007;119(5):1133-9. PubMed
  6. Carvajal-Larenas FE, Linnemann AR, Nout MJ, Koziol M, van Boekel MA. Lupinus mutabilis: Composition, Uses, Toxicology, and Debittering. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2016;56(9):1454-87.
  7. Daverio M, Cavicchiolo ME, Grotto P, Lonati D, Cananzi M, Da Dalt L. Bitter lupine beans ingestion in a child: a disregarded cause of acute anticholinergic toxicity. Eur J Pediatr. 2014;173(12):1549-51. PubMed
  8. Di Grande A, Paradiso R, Amico S, Fulco G, Fantauzza B, Noto P. Anticholinergic toxicity associated with lupin seed ingestion: case report. Eur J Emerg Med. 2004;11(2):119-20. PubMed
  9. Eguíluz Gracia I, Martínez González de Lema B, Rubio-Pérez M, et al. Allergic reaction to undeclared lupin in a chocolate. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2015;25(2):140-2.
  10. Fechner A, Fenske K, Jahreis G. Effects of legume kernel fibres and citrus fibre on putative risk factors for colorectal cancer: a randomised, double-blind, crossover human intervention trial. Nutr J. 2013;12:101. PubMed
  11. Fechner A, Kiehntopf M, Jahreis G. The formation of short-chain fatty acids is positively associated with the blood lipid-lowering effect of lupin kernel fiber in moderately hypercholesterolemic adults. J Nutr. 2014;144(5):599-607. PubMed
  12. Gayraud J, Mairesse M, Fontaine JF, et al. The prevalence of sensitization to lupin flour in France and Belgium: a prospective study in 5,366 patients, by the Allergy Vigilance Network. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009;41(1):17-22.
  13. Hieta N, Hasan T, Mäkinen-Kiljunen S, Lammintausta K. Lupin allergy and lupin sensitization among patients with suspected food allergy. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2009;103(3):233-7. PubMed
  14. Hodgson JM, Lee YP, Puddey IB, et al. Effects of increasing dietary protein and fibre intake with lupin on body weight and composition and blood lipids in overweight men and women. Int J Obes (Lond). 2010;34(6):1086-94. PubMed
  15. Lindvik H, Holden L, Løvik M, Cvancarova M, Halvorsen R. Lupin sensitization and clinical allergy in food allergic children in Norway. Acta Paediatr. 2008;97(1):91-5. PubMed
  16. Litkey J, Dailey MW. Anticholinergic toxicity associated with the ingestion of lupini beans. Am J Emerg Med. 2007;25(2):215-7. PubMed
  17. Moreno-Ancillo A, Gil-Adrados AC, Domínguez-Noche C, Cosmes PM. Lupine inhalation induced asthma in a child. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2005;16(6):542-4. PubMed
  18. Peeters KA, Koppelman SJ, Penninks AH, et al. Clinical relevance of sensitization to lupine in peanut-sensitized adults. Allergy. 2009;64(4):549-55. PubMed
  19. Pingault NM, Gibbs RA, Barclay AM, Monaghan M. Two cases of anticholinergic syndrome associated with consumption of bitter lupin flour. Med J Aust. 2009;191(3):173-4. PubMed
  20. Reis AM, Fernandes NP, Marques SL, et al. Lupine sensitisation in a population of 1,160 subjects. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 2007;35(4):162-3.
  21. Shaw J, Roberts G, Grimshaw K, White S, Hourihane J. Lupin allergy in peanut-allergic children and teenagers. Allergy. 2008;63(3):370-3.
  22. Zange J, Schopen K, Albracht K, et al. Using the Hephaistos orthotic device to study countermeasure effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and dietary lupin protein supplementation, a randomised controlled trial. PLoS One. 2017;12(2):e01715 PubMed
  23. Ward NC, Mori TA, Beilin LJ, et al. The effect of regular consumption of lupin-containing foods on glycaemic control and blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Food Funct. 2020;11(1):741-7. PubMed
  24. EFSA Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM), Schrenk D, Bodin L, Chipman JK, et al. Scientific opinion on the risks for animal and human health related to the presence of quinolizidine alkaloids in feed and food, in particular in lupins and lupi
  25. Frick KM, Kamphuis LG, Siddique KHM, Singh KB, Foley RC. Quinolizidine alkaloid biosynthesis in lupins and prospects for grain quality improvement. Front Plant Sci. 2017;8:87. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2017.00087. PubMed
  26. US Food and Drug Administration Consumer Updates. Allergies to a legume called lupin: what you need to know. 08/14/2015. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/allergies-legume-called-lupin-what-you-need-know (Accessed 10/09/2020).

See these in context on the Lupin 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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