He Ye (Nelumbo Nucifera) Lotus Leaf Tincture

Both are liquid extracts of the same Nelumbo nucifera leaf; only the solvent differs. This tincture uses organic alcohol at 48% by volume with vegetable glycerin and water, the classic conventional method that yields a super-concentrated extract with a long shelf life. The alcohol-free version is a glycerite made with vegetable glycerin and crystal clear water instead, for those who prefer to avoid alcohol. Choose the tincture for a traditional alcohol-extracted format; choose the glycerite if you prefer no alcohol. The botanical inside is identical. Please follow the safety notes for both.

No - this is the true, sacred lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, specifically its LEAF (He Ye). It is not blue lotus, which is Nymphaea caerulea, a water lily in a different plant family that we sell separately. It is also different from the other parts of the sacred lotus we carry, because lotus is used part by part: we offer the rhizome (lotus stem/root), the seed, the plumule (the green sprout in the seed), the stamen (Sacred Lotus), and a Pink Lotus flower and root line - all from the same species but different parts with different characters. This page is the leaf. We label each by botanical name and plant part so there is no confusion between the lotus leaf, rhizome, seed, plumule, stamen and flower.

Shake well before use. Use the number of drops and the frequency shown on the label, in a little water, tea or juice, or as directed by your practitioner. Because this is an alcohol tincture, adding it to a little water softens the taste. Do NOT exceed the suggested serving. Please read the safety information below carefully before use, especially if you have a heart condition or take heart medication. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.

Lotus leaf is a food-adjacent herb - the leaf is used for tea and to wrap food - and at normal amounts it is low in toxicity. However, there is an important caution. The lotus leaf (and the plumule) are relatively rich in aporphine alkaloids such as nuciferine, and research has found that nuciferine can affect the heart's electrical activity (it blocks a channel called hERG) and, in excess, could contribute to irregular heart rhythms. For that reason, do NOT exceed the suggested serving, do not use large or non-standardized amounts, and use caution and consult your practitioner if you have a heart condition, an irregular heartbeat, or take heart or blood-pressure medication. Consult a practitioner before use during pregnancy or nursing, and if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. This tincture contains 48% alcohol by volume and should be stored in a cool, dark place. 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.

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