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Pink Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) – Dried Petals
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Dried petals of Nelumbo nucifera, sold as pink lotus and also known as East Indian lotus: an aquatic plant of the family Nelumbonaceae, native from the Caucasus and India to Japan and northern Australia. The Herborist pouch comes in 25 g or 100 g. Sold as a collectible botanical item, not for consumption.
- Botanical name: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.
- Family: Nelumbonaceae (lotus family)
- Synonyms: Nymphaea nelumbo, Nelumbium speciosum, Nelumbo speciosa
Smartshop · Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. · 25 g / 100 g
Nelumbo nucifera petals in a Herborist pouch
This product contains dried petals of Nelumbo nucifera, offered under the trade name pink lotus; botanical checklists also call the plant East Indian lotus or Indian lotus. The Herborist label reads "Pink Lotus", "Nelumbo nucifera" and "[herb]", and the photo shows loose petals in pink and beige tones next to the pouch. No country of origin appears on the label or in the product data, so none is stated here. You can order 25 g or 100 g.
- 25 g / 100 g
- Nelumbonaceae
- Petals
- Botanical name
- Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.
- Family
- Nelumbonaceae (lotus family)
- Synonyms
- Nymphaea nelumbo, Nelumbium speciosum, Nelumbo speciosa
- Common names
- Pink lotus (trade name), East Indian lotus, Indian lotus
- Plant part
- Petals (as shown in the photo; label "[herb]")
- Pack sizes
- 25 g, 100 g
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. |
From Nymphaea nelumbo to Nelumbo nucifera
Linnaeus included the plant in Species Plantarum in 1753 as Nymphaea nelumbo, among the water lilies, with the habitat note "in Indiis", in the Indies. Gaertner published the name Nelumbo nucifera in 1788 in De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum, and Willdenow added Nelumbium speciosum in 1799. WCVP accepts Gaertner’s name and places the plant in the family Nelumbonaceae, apart from the water-lily family Nymphaeaceae; GBIF classifies Nelumbonaceae in the order Proteales.
Native range
According to WCVP, Nelumbo nucifera is native over a very wide area: from southern European Russia, Ukraine, the Caucasus and Iran through Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and the Himalaya to Myanmar, Thailand, Indochina, China, Korea, Japan and the Russian Far East, and south through the Philippines, Java and New Guinea to Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland. It is recorded as introduced in Italy, Romania, Benin, Gabon, the Caribbean and the south-eastern United States. Checklists describe it as an aquatic herb.
Other lotus flowers in the shop
Two further products contain the same species: finely cut Nelumbo nucifera flowers from Thailand and a whole Nelumbo nucifera flower from India. The blue lotus from Herborist is a different plant, Nymphaea caerulea, a water lily of the family Nymphaeaceae.
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 | Nymphaea nelumbo, Nelumbium speciosum, Nelumbo speciosa |
| Common names | Pink lotus (trade name), East Indian lotus, Indian lotus |
| Plant part | Petals (as shown in the photo; label "[herb]") |
| Pack sizes | 25 g, 100 g |
| Supplier | Herborist |
| Sold as | Collectible botanical item; not for consumption |
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.
How does pink lotus differ from blue lotus?
They are different plants. Pink lotus is Nelumbo nucifera (Nelumbonaceae); blue lotus is Nymphaea caerulea, a water lily (Nymphaeaceae).
Which pack sizes are available?
Two: 25 g and 100 g of the same petals.
Are these whole flowers?
No. The photo shows loose, dried petals, and the label says "[herb]". For a whole flower, see the separate product from India.
Where do the petals come from?
The label and the product data do not name a country. The two other Nelumbo nucifera products in the shop state Thailand and India.
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