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Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Raw Forest Foods

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

Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen is a dietary supplement by Raw Forest Foods 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 Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen, Raw. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen by Raw Forest Foods

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

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 product contains one active ingredient: raw sacred lotus flower pollen, sold as a powder. The data we hold describes its constituents neferine and isoliensinine, which have been shown to inhibit platelet aggregation in lab tests, but it does not describe a specific role for the powder in everyday use.

Our data lists no inactive ingredients 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

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

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: adaptogenic functional food nutrition.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

We rate the evidence for lotus on nausea and vomiting, pharyngitis, insomnia, obesity, menorrhagia, and bleeding as insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That means we cannot say whether it helps with any of these uses.

Since none of these ratings show established benefit, treat any claimed benefit for this powder as unproven in the data we hold.

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 a food, but supplement safety has not been well studied in humans, so our notes urge caution. Our notes also say there is not enough safety data for medicinal amounts, so concentrated supplements should be avoided.

Allergic reactions such as hives (urticaria) and skin contact dermatitis have been reported. In one case report, a 6-year-old girl developed hives after eating lotus root and also developed contact dermatitis where her skin touched it.

We have no pregnancy data on file for this product, so there is not enough information to say either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your own situation.

For breastfeeding, our safety notes advise against use because safety has not been established.

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.

Double-check blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs first (Moderate), since lotus may increase bleeding risk. Next, check antidiabetes drugs (Moderate), where it may increase low blood sugar, and pentobarbital (Moderate), where it may add drowsiness.

Confirm any of these with your own doctor or pharmacist before combining.

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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.

This may appeal to people who already enjoy lotus as a food and want a pollen powder. If you take blood thinners, antiplatelet drugs, diabetes medicines, or a sedative like pentobarbital, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting.

The evidence for its possible uses is not established in the data we hold.

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 Oct 24, 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 Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen, straight from the product label.

Brand Raw Forest Foods
Barcode (UPC) 850004627228
Net contents 2.47 Ounce(s); 70 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2024
DSLD ID 309799
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen by Raw Forest Foods, 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:
2 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Gram(s)
Servings per container
35
UPC/BARCODE
850004627228
IngredientAmount% DV
Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen, Raw2000 mg--

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Label statements
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General Statements

Formulated by Master Herbalists

Longmen Mountain Founded in 2010, RAW Forest Foods is the destination for Adaptogenic Pro-Androgenic, and Tonic Phyto-therapeutic herbs and supplements. Born in tradition and steeped in science, we professionally - and artfully - craft these products using premier, hand-selected ingredients and master formulations. We invite you to Discover the Infinite Power Within.

Welcome to the Trail Family.

Formulation

Adaptogenic RAW Nutrition Ancestral & Paleo Ethically Harvested Functional food

This product is GMO free, vegetarian, and has been manufactured in the US with global ingredients in a certified organic & FDA cGMP registered facility.

This product is GMO free, vegetarian, and has been manufactured in the US with global ingredients in a certified organic & FDA cGMP registered facility.

No fillers, no drying agents, and never irradiated.

Non-GMO

Vegetarian

Formula

Essential Nutrients Complete Protein Raw Bee Pollen Cracked Cell Wall

Ancestral & Paleo

Contains fresh, cracked cell wall, ecologically cultivated and ethically-harvested RAW Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Serving Instructions: This expertly prepared cracked cell wall RAW sacred Lotus Flower Pollen is ready to use: Simply add the desired amount to several ounces of cool water, shake or stir to dissolve, and enjoy. Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 2 grams (roughly 3/4 tsp.) 1-2 times daily preferably on an empty stomach.

Ready to use

Precautions

As with all dietary supplements, please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner prior to use.

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen by Raw Forest Foods label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen by Raw Forest Foods

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

Serving size2 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container35 Amounts shown are per serving.

Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen, Raw

Interacts with
212 drugs
2000 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...

Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen, Raw monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen by Raw Forest Foods Drug Interactions

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212Drugs
212 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen 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.

Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen, Raw3 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
The maker

Brand information

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

Raw Forest Foods

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Name
RAW Forest Foods LLC
Street Address
11 Elmwood Ave, STE 102
City
BTV
State
VT
ZipCode
05402
Phone Number
(802) 349-1347
Web Address
www.rawforestfoods.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen by Raw Forest Foods: Common Questions

Does Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen by Raw Forest Foods interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen 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?
Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen 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.
Does Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen help with sleep?
We rate the evidence for insomnia as insufficient reliable evidence to rate, so we cannot say whether it helps sleep. Its interaction data also flags possible added drowsiness with the sedative pentobarbital.
Can I take it while breastfeeding?
Our safety notes advise against using it while breastfeeding because safety has not been established. Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about your situation.
Can lotus pollen cause an allergic reaction?
Yes, lotus can cause allergic reactions such as hives and contact dermatitis. A case report described hives in a 6-year-old girl after eating lotus root.
Does it help with weight loss?
We rate the evidence for obesity as insufficient reliable evidence to rate, so we cannot say whether it helps with weight loss.

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The Full Monographs Behind Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen'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

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