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Sacred Lotus from Thailand – Finely Cut Flowers, Nelumbo nucifera
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Finely cut dried flowers of the sacred lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, a species of the lotus family (Nelumbonaceae). The Maya Herbs pouch is marked Made in Thailand. The brown flakes with a purple tinge are sold by weight in 25 g, 100 g and 1 kg.See also: Smart Seeds & Herbs
- Botanical name: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.
- Family: Nelumbonaceae (lotus family)
- Synonyms: Nelumbium indicum, Nelumbo nelumbo
Smart Seeds & Herbs · Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. · 100 g / 25 g / 1 kg
Cut Nelumbo nucifera flowers from Thailand
This product consists of the flowers of the sacred lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, dried and cut into small flakes. In the photos the material is brown with a purplish tinge. The kraft pouch carries a green Maya Herbs label reading Sacred Lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, Cut and Made in Thailand. The supplier listing for reference 2327 gives flower as the plant part, finely cut as the form and Thailand as the country. Mycotrop offers 25 g, 100 g and 1 kg.
- 100 g / 25 g / 1 kg
- Nelumbonaceae
- Flower
- Finely cut
- Botanical name
- Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.
- Family
- Nelumbonaceae (lotus family)
- Synonyms
- Nelumbium indicum, Nelumbo nelumbo
- Common names
- Sacred lotus, East Indian lotus, oriental lotus
- Plant part
- Flower
- Form
- Finely cut
Reported effects and traditional use
Nelumbo nucifera, the sacred lotus, grows mainly in Asia: Thailand, China, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Japan. Hindus regard its flower as sacred and Buddhists the whole plant; it is also a spiritual symbol of ancient Egypt and the national flower of India and Vietnam (Tungmunnithum et al. 2018).
In Asia its seeds are eaten and its leaves and perianth are used in teas. Psychotropic effects are attributed to an alkaloid, nuciferine, without precise description. Laboratory and rodent data show an action on several serotonin and dopamine receptors (Farrell et al. 2016).
| Known compounds | Flavonoids (O- and C-glycosides) and alkaloids including nuciferine; contents vary between plant parts. |
|---|---|
| Reported effects | Psychotropic effects are attributed to nuciferine in the literature, without precise description; no controlled human data on the flower in the sources consulted. |
| Traditional use | Asia: seeds eaten, leaves and perianth used in teas; flower sacred to Hindus, whole plant sacred to Buddhists. |
| State of research | Many laboratory and rodent studies on nuciferine and flavonoids; little human data. No health claim is authorised for this plant in the EU. |
The lotus and its family
The name Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. dates from 1788. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants, compiled by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, accepts it as a species of the Nelumbonaceae, the lotus family, and lists older names such as Nelumbium indicum Poir. and Nelumbo nelumbo (L.) H.Karst. as synonyms. Despite the shared word, the lotus belongs to a different family from the water lilies of the genus Nymphaea (Nymphaeaceae). Recorded common names include sacred lotus, East Indian lotus and oriental lotus.
Native range
The recorded native range is wide. It extends from Ukraine, southern Russia and Iran across the Indian subcontinent, China, Korea and Japan to South-East Asia, New Guinea and northern Australia. Thailand, the country on this pouch, is part of it.
Other lotus and water lily flowers
The shop also lists whole sacred lotus flowers from India. For a water lily in the same cut form, see cut white water lily flowers from Thailand, a Nymphaea.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. |
|---|---|
| Family | Nelumbonaceae (lotus family) |
| Synonyms | Nelumbium indicum, Nelumbo nelumbo |
| Common names | Sacred lotus, East Indian lotus, oriental lotus |
| Plant part | Flower |
| Form | Finely cut |
| Origin | Thailand (label: Made in Thailand) |
| Pack sizes | 25 g · 100 g · 1 kg |
| Supplier label | Maya Herbs (Maya World Trading BV, Haarlem) |
| Reference | 2327 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
Discreet delivery
Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.
Sources: Tungmunnithum et al. 2018, Medicines 5; Farrell et al. 2016, PLoS One 11; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) traditionally associated with?
It is a spiritual symbol for Buddhists, Hindus and in ancient Egypt. In Asia its seeds are eaten and its leaves and perianth are used in teas. Psychotropic effects are attributed to nuciferine, but human data are scarce.
Is the sacred lotus a water lily?
No. Nelumbo nucifera belongs to the lotus family (Nelumbonaceae); water lilies of the genus Nymphaea form a separate family, the Nymphaeaceae.
Which part of the plant is in the pouch?
The flowers, dried and finely cut into small flakes.
Where do these flowers come from?
The pouch says Made in Thailand, and the supplier also gives Thailand as the country.
Which sizes can I order?
25 g, 100 g or 1 kg of the same cut flowers.
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