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Dietary supplement

Sacred Heart Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Flower Essence Services

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Sacred Heart is a dietary supplement by Flower Essence Services with 9 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for poor appetite, indigestion and bloating, stimulating digestion (bitter tonic).Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are {infusions of flowers of} Achillea millefolium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Sacred Heart 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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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 9 active ingredients.

This liquid blend contains 9 flower infusions and essential oils. The checked ingredients include yarrow (both as infusion and essential oil), centaury, holly, and rose species; several others—Dicentra formosa, Rosa californica, Mimulus lewisii, and Chaenomeles speciosa—haven't been assessed for drug interactions.

The liquid base is water and brandy.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Integrating heart strength and compassion in relationships.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The effectiveness evidence we hold is limited. Yarrow is rated as having insufficient reliable evidence for wound healing, atopic dermatitis (eczema), dysmenorrhea, and vaginal candidiasis.

Centaury is also rated insufficient for diabetic nephropathy. The other ingredients in this blend don't have effectiveness ratings on file.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Centaury Holly Yarrow

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 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Yarrow can cause allergic reactions and skin irritation when handled or applied topically—including dermatitis and, rarely, respiratory symptoms. Holly leaf carries a caution: it can cause stomach upset and diarrhea if ingested, and the berries are toxic.

Centaury is used in small amounts as a digestive bitter, but high-quality safety data are limited. During pregnancy, avoid this product.

Yarrow is traditionally avoided because it may affect the uterus, and centaury and holly both lack pregnancy safety data. Breastfeeding safety is also unknown for these ingredients, so it's best not used then either.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Centaury Holly Yarrow

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 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Yarrow.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 1 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.

Check before taking this product if you're on lithium. Yarrow may theoretically raise lithium levels and side effects by reducing how your kidneys clear it.

Several ingredients here—Dicentra formosa, Rosa californica, Mimulus lewisii, Chaenomeles speciosa, and damask rose—haven't been checked for interactions, so confirm your full medication list with your doctor or pharmacist.

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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.

Sacred Heart is a flower essence blend with limited effectiveness data and some ingredients we can't fully check against medications. If you take lithium or any other prescription drugs, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

Pregnant people and those breastfeeding should avoid it.

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

Assessment coverage: 4 of 9 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 26, 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 Sacred Heart, straight from the product label.

Brand Flower Essence Services
Barcode (UPC) 782932151103
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 26, 2014
DSLD ID 30471
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses No Claim
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Sacred Heart 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 Spray(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Spray(s)
UPC/BARCODE
782932151103
IngredientAmount% DV
infusions of flowers of Dicentra formosa0 NP--
{infusions of flowers of} Rosa californica0 NP--
{infusions of flowers of} Centaurium umbellatum0 NP--
{infusions of flowers of} Ilex aquifolium0 NP--
{infusions of flowers of} Mimulus lewisii0 NP--
{infusions of flowers of} Achillea millefolium0 NP--
{infusions of flowers of} Chaenomeles speciosa0 NP--
essential oils of yarrow0 NP--
{essential oil of} damask rose0 NP--

Other ingredients: Water, Brandy

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Spray four times daily in mouth or around body. Shake well before use.

Seals/Symbols

FES Quintessentials(TM)

DEMETER(R)

Formulation

Certified organic by Stellar Certification Services, Inc.

Brand IP Statement(s)

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

General Statements

BEST BY 04/2022 120412

Integrating Heart Strength & Compassion in Relationships

FDA Statement of Identity

herbal supplement

Formula

flower essence & essential oil

General

120412

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Sacred Heart by Flower Essence Services label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Sacred Heart by Flower Essence Services

These are the 9 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size4 Spray(s) Dosage formLiquid 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.

Infusions of flowers of Dicentra formosa

0 NP per serving

{infusions of flowers of} Rosa californica

0 NP per serving
0 NP per serving

Centaury is a bitter-tasting herb traditionally used to stimulate appetite and ease mild digestive complaints. Solid human studies are lacking, so its...

{infusions of flowers of} Centaurium umbellatum monograph & interactions
0 NP per serving

Holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a common ornamental shrub whose bright red berries are poisonous and should never be eaten. There is very little reliable h...

{infusions of flowers of} Ilex aquifolium monograph & interactions

{infusions of flowers of} Mimulus lewisii

0 NP per serving
0 NP per serving

Yarrow is a traditional herb long used for wounds, digestive complaints, and colds, but high-quality human studies are very limited, so its benefits a...

{infusions of flowers of} Achillea millefolium monograph & interactions

{infusions of flowers of} Chaenomeles speciosa

0 NP per serving

Essential oils of yarrow

Interacts with
1 drug
0 NP per serving

Yarrow is a traditional herb long used for wounds, digestive complaints, and colds, but high-quality human studies are very limited, so its benefits a...

Essential oils of yarrow monograph & interactions

{essential oil of} damask rose

0 NP per serving

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

Interaction report

Sacred Heart by Flower Essence Services Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Sacred Heart 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.

{infusions of flowers of} Achillea millefolium1 drug type · 1 drug

Lithium

Theoretically, taking yarrow with lithium might increase the levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Animal research shows that yarrow has diuretic activity. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, yarrow might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Sacred Heart, from the product label.

Flower Essence Services

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

Does Sacred Heart by Flower Essence Services interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Sacred Heart has a known interaction with 1 medication. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Sacred Heart contains 9 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 Sacred Heart if I'm pregnant?
No. Yarrow in this blend is traditionally avoided in pregnancy because it may affect the uterus, and the other ingredients lack reliable pregnancy safety data. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
Can I take Sacred Heart while breastfeeding?
It's best not to. Safety data for these ingredients while breastfeeding are either unknown or insufficient. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does yarrow in this product cause skin reactions?
Yes—allergic reactions can occur. Yarrow may cause dermatitis, hives, or rarely phototoxic reactions when applied to skin or even when handled. A small number of people have reported respiratory symptoms from handling yarrow flowers.
What is centaury used for in this blend?
Centaury is traditionally used as a digestive bitter in small amounts. We don't have reliable evidence that it works for the conditions listed, and high-quality safety data are limited.
Is holly safe in this product?
Holly leaf is included as an infusion, not berries. While leaf preparations have very little safety data, the main hazard is the berries, which are toxic if eaten. The leaf itself can cause stomach upset and diarrhea.

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Sources & How We Checked

Sacred Heart'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.

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The 11 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.

Centaury 1 reference
  1. Martynyuk L, Martynyuk L, Ruzhitska O, Martynyuk O. Effect of the herbal combination Canephron N on diabetic nephropathy in patients with diabetes mellitus: results of a comparative cohort study. J Altern Complement Med. 2014;20(6):472-478. PubMed

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Holly 2 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

See these in context on the Holly monograph →

Yarrow 8 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Uter, W., Nohle, M., Randerath, B., and Schwanitz, H. J. Occupational contact urticaria and late-phase bronchial asthma caused by compositae pollen in a florist. Am J Contact Dermat. 2001;12(3):182-184. DOI
  3. Schempp, C. M., Schopf, E., and Simon, J. C. [Plant-induced toxic and allergic dermatitis (phytodermatitis)]. Hautarzt 2002;53(2):93-97.
  4. Jovanovic, M., Poljacki, M., Duran, V., Vujanovic, L., Sente, R., and Stojanovic, S. Contact allergy to Compositae plants in patients with atopic dermatitis. Med Pregl. 2004;57(5-6):209-218. PubMed
  5. Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, et al. Safety assessment of Achillea millefolium as used in cosmetics. Int J Toxicol. 2016;35(3 suppl):5S-15S.
  6. Zakeri S, Esmaeilzadeh S, Gorji N, Memariani Z, Moeini R, Bijani A. The effect of Achillea millefolium L. on vulvovaginal candidiasis compared with clotrimazole: A randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Med. 2020;52:102483. PubMed
  7. de Souza P, Crestani S, da Silva Rde C, et al. Involvement of bradykinin and prostaglandins in the diuretic effects of Achillea millefolium L. (Asteraceae). J Ethnopharmacol. 2013 Aug 26;149(1):157-61. PubMed
  8. Miranzadeh S, Adib-Hajbaghery M, Soleymanpoor L, Ehsani M. Effect of adding the herb Achillea millefolium on mouthwash on chemotherapy induced oral mucositis in cancer patients: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2015;19(3):207- PubMed

See these in context on the Yarrow monograph →

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