Is blue lotus legal to sell in the US?

Blue lotus and the law

Sellers often ask whether dried blue lotus flower is legal. The honest answer is that it depends on where you are and how you sell it. This page lists the main issues. It is general information only and not legal advice, so please speak to an attorney who knows food and botanical law.

Federal position

Nymphaea caerulea is not a federally controlled substance. The FDA, however, has not cleared it as a food additive or as a dietary supplement ingredient. That means selling it as food or a supplement can raise problems, and selling it as a dried botanical for adult business buyers is the common approach.

State and local rules

States set their own limits. Louisiana, for instance, bans Nymphaea caerulea for human consumption. Other states and cities may add rules, and these change over time. Check the current law in every state where you sell or ship before you order.

Labels and claims

• Describe the product as a dried botanical with its Latin name and net weight.
• Do not claim it treats, prevents or cures anything.
• Do not market it to minors.
• Keep your website, packs and social posts consistent with each other.

What we do

We sell to adult commercial buyers, we make no health claims, and we put the species and origin in writing. Read our disclaimer and rules and claims answers, and see how to start selling blue lotus for a full launch checklist.