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Dietary supplement

Walnut Flower Essence Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Flower Essence Services

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Walnut Flower Essence is a dietary supplement by Flower Essence Services with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and cholesterol health, brain health, general nutrition (omega-3 source).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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Walnut 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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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: a very dilute infusion (1 part walnut to 6,000 parts liquid) of English walnut. The liquid base includes water and brandy as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded English Walnut's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports English Walnut for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Hypercholesterolemia — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence we hold suggests English walnut may be possibly effective for high cholesterol. For coronary heart disease and diabetes, the evidence isn't established enough to rate it one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient English Walnut

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.

English walnuts as food are generally well tolerated, though some people experience mild digestive effects like softened stools or bloating. The main concern is allergic reaction — tree nuts, including English walnuts, are a major food allergen in the US.

If you have a tree nut allergy, you should avoid this product. Oral allergy syndrome (itching in your mouth right after taking it) can occur in people sensitive to walnuts, and rarely it can cause swelling of the lips and tongue.

The product facts note that concentrated walnut leaf or husk extracts haven't been well studied and should be avoided, and the safety of concentrated walnut supplements overall is unclear — but this product is a dilute infusion, not a concentrated extract. For pregnancy and lactation, the data is mixed: one rating says likely safe, another says possibly unsafe.

You should talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this is right for you during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient English Walnut

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 in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, run your medications through the checker on this page to be sure.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're interested in walnut for cholesterol support and don't have a tree nut allergy, this product may be worth a trial — but the evidence is modest. Anyone with a walnut or tree nut allergy should skip it.

Talk with your pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of nut allergies.

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 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 Walnut Flower Essence, straight from the product label.

Brand Flower Essence Services
Barcode (UPC) 782932220335
Net contents 0.25 fl. Oz.; 7.5 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 26, 2014
DSLD ID 30717
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 Walnut 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
782932220335
IngredientAmount% DV
infusion (1:6000) of Juglans regia0 NP--

Other ingredients: Water, brandy

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: four drops, four times daily

Seals/Symbols

Healingherbs(C)

DEMETER(R)

Formulation

Certified organic by Stellar Certification Services, Inc.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Demeter-certified Biodynamic(R)

General Statements

BEST BY 04/2022 120402

FDA Statement of Identity

herbal supplement

General

120402

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Walnut Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Walnut 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 Juglans regia

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

English walnut is a nutritious tree nut rich in plant-based omega-3 fats, fiber, and antioxidants, and eating it as part of a balanced diet may suppor...

Infusion (1:6000) of Juglans regia monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Walnut Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Walnut 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 Walnut Flower Essence, from the product label.

Flower Essence Services

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Phone Number
800-548-0075
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Walnut Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services: Common Questions

Does Walnut Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Walnut Flower Essence. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Walnut 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.
I have a tree nut allergy. Is this safe for me?
No. English walnuts are a major tree nut allergen and can cause serious allergic reactions in sensitive people, including oral allergy syndrome (itching in your mouth) and rarely swelling of the lips and tongue. Avoid this product if you have a tree nut allergy.
Will this help my cholesterol?
The evidence suggests English walnut may be possibly effective for high cholesterol. That's a modest claim — it means the data shows some promise, but it's not a sure thing. Talk with your doctor about whether it's right for you.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The data we hold is mixed — one rating says likely safe, another says possibly unsafe. You should talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your individual situation before starting.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people tolerate English walnut well, but you might experience softened stools or mild bloating. If you have a walnut allergy, you could get itching in your mouth right after taking it, and rarely swelling of the lips or tongue.
Is this a concentrated extract or a dilute preparation?
This is a very dilute infusion — 1 part walnut to 6,000 parts liquid. The product facts note that concentrated walnut leaf or husk extracts haven't been well studied, but this preparation is different.

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The Full Monographs Behind Walnut Flower Essence’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Walnut 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 16 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.

English Walnut 16 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  4. Zambon D, Sabate J, Munoz S, et al. Substituting walnuts for monounsaturated fat improves the serum lipid profile of hypercholesterolemic men and women. A randomized crossover trial. Ann Intern Med 2000;132:538-46. PubMed
  5. Chisholm A, Mann J, Skeaff M, et al. A diet rich in walnuts favourably influences plasma fatty acid profile in moderately hyperlipidaemic subjects. Eur J Clin Nutr 1998;52:12-6. PubMed
  6. Sabate J, Fraser GE, Burke K, et al. Effects of walnuts on serum lipid levels and blood pressure in normal men. N Engl J Med 1993;328:603-7. PubMed
  7. Feldman EB. The scientific evidence for a beneficial health relationship between walnuts and coronary heart disease. J Nutr 2002;132:1062S-101S. PubMed
  8. Asero R. Detection and clinical characterization of patients with oral allergy syndrome caused by stable allergens in Rosaceae and nuts. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 1999;83:377-83. PubMed
  9. Bonamonte D, Foti C, Angelini G. Hyperpigmentation and contact dermatitis due to Juglans regia. Contact Dermatitis 2001;44:101-2. PubMed
  10. Hu FB, Stampfer MJ. Nut consumption and risk of coronary heart disease: a review of epidemiologic evidence. Curr Atheroscler Rep 1999;1:204-9. PubMed
  11. Tapsell LC, Gillen LJ, Patch CS, et al. Including walnuts in a low-fat/modified-fat diet improves HDL cholesterol-to-total cholesterol ratios in patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2004;27:2777-83. PubMed
  12. Rabiei K, Ebrahimzadeh MA, Saeedi M, et al. Effects of a hydroalcoholic extract of Juglans regia (walnut) leaves on blood glucose and major cardiovascular risk factors in type 2 diabetic patients: a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. BMC Com PubMed
  13. Hosseini S, Jamshidi L, Mehrzadi S, et al. Effects of Juglans regia L. leaf extract on hyperglycemia and lipid profiles in type two diabetic patients: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Ethnopharmacol. 2014;152(3):451-6. PubMed
  14. FDA. Qualified Health Claims: Letter of Enforcement Discretion - Walnuts and Coronary Heart Disease (Docket No 02P-0292). March 2004. Available at: http://wayback.archive-it.org/7993/20171114183649/https:/www.fda.gov/Food/IngredientsPackagingLabeling/Labe
  15. Food and Drug Administration. Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA); Public Law 108-282, Title II. Accessed on May 19, 2021. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/food/food-allergensgluten-free-guidance-documents-regulatory-infor
  16. Mirzababaei A, Daneshvar M, Abaj F, et al. The Effect of Walnut (Juglans regia) Leaf Extract on Glycemic Control and Lipid Profile in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. Clin Nutr Re

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