Drug & supplement interaction

Jasmine + Escitalopram

Escitalopram brand name: Lexapro.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Jasmine and Escitalopram in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Jasmine and Escitalopram

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Escitalopram and Jasmine in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Jasmine at all — not against Escitalopram, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Jasmine safety at a glance

Jasmine overall Use caution Jasmine tea and aromatherapy are generally well tolerated, but the concentrated essential oil should not be swallowed and can irritate skin.
Pregnancy Use caution Food-amount jasmine tea is likely fine, but avoid medicinal amounts and undiluted essential oil unless your doctor approves.
Breastfeeding Use caution Not enough reliable safety data exists, so use only with guidance from your doctor or pharmacist.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Escitalopram and Jasmine? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Jasmine Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Escitalopram. It is the side-effect record for Jasmine on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Jasmine, this list is the first place to look. 2 entries are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Wheezing / Chest pain Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Topically, jasmine essential oil and jasmine flower can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Among patients who are sensitive to fragrance materials, jasmine may cause delayed-type hypersensitivity. The reported prevalence of this type of reaction ranges from 0.4% to 1.6%. One case of type 1 hypersensitivity to jasmine has also been reported.”

    Jasmine · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dermatitis.

    5 sources cited
    1. 56955. Larsen, W., Nakayama, H., Fischer, T., Elsner, P., Frosch, P., Burrows, D., Jordan, W., Shaw, S., Wilkinson, J., Marks, J., Jr., Sugawara, M., Nethercott, M., and Nethercott, J. Fragrance contact dermatitis: a worldwide multicenter investigation (Part II PubMed
    2. 57027. Bedi, B. M. Jasmine flower-contact dermatitis. (Report of a case). Indian J.Dermatol. 1971;16(3):61-62.
    3. 57032. Schaller M and Korting HC. Allergic airborne contact dermatitis from essential oils used in aromatherapy. Clin Exp Dermatol 1995;20(2):143-145.
    4. 89684. Morgan CJ, Das RK, Joye A, et al. Cannabidiol reduces cigarette consumption in tobacco smokers: preliminary findings. Addict Behav 2013;38(9):2433-6. PubMed
    5. 98684. González-de-Olano D, Córdoba-Guijarro S, Marín-Manzano E, Bartolomé B. Allergy to jasmine is not always delayed contact allergy. Dermatitis. 2012;23(2):94-5. PubMed
  • An allergic reaction Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Topically, jasmine may cause allergic contact dermatitis, delayed-type hypersensitivity, and type 1 hypersensitivity.”

    Jasmine · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dermatitis.

    4 sources cited
    1. 56955. Larsen, W., Nakayama, H., Fischer, T., Elsner, P., Frosch, P., Burrows, D., Jordan, W., Shaw, S., Wilkinson, J., Marks, J., Jr., Sugawara, M., Nethercott, M., and Nethercott, J. Fragrance contact dermatitis: a worldwide multicenter investigation (Part II PubMed
    2. 57027. Bedi, B. M. Jasmine flower-contact dermatitis. (Report of a case). Indian J.Dermatol. 1971;16(3):61-62.
    3. 57032. Schaller M and Korting HC. Allergic airborne contact dermatitis from essential oils used in aromatherapy. Clin Exp Dermatol 1995;20(2):143-145.
    4. 98684. González-de-Olano D, Córdoba-Guijarro S, Marín-Manzano E, Bartolomé B. Allergy to jasmine is not always delayed contact allergy. Dermatitis. 2012;23(2):94-5. PubMed
  • Itching Additional detail

    Recorded for Jasmine in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Wheezing / Chest pain above.

  • A skin rash Additional detail

    Recorded for Jasmine in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under An allergic reaction above.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Jasmine — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We read the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Escitalopram’s FDA label too, and the two lists don’t meaningfully overlap — which is why no Escitalopram column appears here.

From our Q&A

Questions About Jasmine or Escitalopram

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Jasmine or Escitalopram, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:

Not quite your question? Ask our pharmacists directly — it is free, there is no account required, and answers usually come back within 24 hours.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Escitalopram

This page covers Jasmine only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Escitalopram page lists 55 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Lithium (major), 5-htp (moderate), Acetyl-l-carnitine (moderate) and Ayahuasca (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 38 moderate · 15 minor.

Open the Escitalopram interaction page

One more smart check

Taking Jasmine as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 34 real supplement products containing Jasmine, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Jasmine. Even though Jasmine itself has no known interaction with Escitalopram, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Jasmine and Escitalopram Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Jasmine
Steady interest

#1,181 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Escitalopram
Top 1%

#13 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Jasmine reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Jasmine and Escitalopram records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Jasmine

What is Jasmine?

  • Anxiety and stress relief
  • Aromatherapy and relaxation
  • Sleep support
  • Mood enhancement
  • Skin care
  • Flavoring for tea

Jasmine is a fragrant flowering plant most often used in aromatherapy and as a tea flavoring, with popular use for relaxation, mood, and sleep. Human evidence for its health benefits is limited and mostly preliminary, so it is best thought of as a gentle, pleasant addition rather than a proven treatment. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using jasmine products, especially the concentrated essential oil.

Jasminum officinale · Oleaceae · Flowers and essential oil (some uses also involve leaves) · Essential oil, tea (often blended with green tea), absolute oil for aromatherapy, lotions, and infusions

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Jasmine is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Jasmine record says about it on its own.

Jasmine: dosing

There is no official or standardized dose for jasmine. The right amount depends on the form you use, such as tea, essential oil for a diffuser, or a skin product.For aromatherapy, follow the directions on the product and dilute essential oils as instructed. For tea, follow the package brewing directions. Never drink essential oils.

From our Jasmine monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Jasmine monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Escitalopram

What Is Escitalopram Used For?

Brand name: Lexapro

Escitalopram treats major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults and in adolescents 12 years of age and older. It also treats generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults.

Lexapro (escitalopram) tablets are additionally approved to treat generalized anxiety disorder in pediatric patients 7 years of age and older. Escitalopram Capsules are indicated for MDD and GAD in adults younger than 65 years of age, and for MDD in pediatric patients 12 years and older — the capsule form is not indicated for patients 65 and older.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Escitalopram

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (139,512 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Fatigue 9,542 reports
Nausea 9,514 reports
Headache 7,397 reports
Diarrhea 7,045 reports
Anxiety 6,668 reports
See full Escitalopram drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Jasmine

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Jasmine — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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We also checked Jasmine against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Jasmine list.

See the full Jasmine interactions page
See every supplement checked against Escitalopram, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Jasmine References

The 7 references that drive our Jasmine monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Larsen, W., Nakayama, H., Fischer, T., Elsner, P., Frosch, P., Burrows, D., Jordan, W., Shaw, S., Wilkinson, J., Marks, J., Jr., Sugawara, M., Nethercott, M., and Nethercott, J. Fragrance contact dermatitis: a worldwide multicenter investigation (Part II PubMed
  2. Sakamoto, R., Minoura, K., Usui, A., Ishizuka, Y., and Kanba, S. Effectiveness of aroma on work efficiency: lavender aroma during recesses prevents deterioration of work performance. Chem Senses 2005;30(8):683-691. PubMed
  3. Heuberger, E. and Ilmberger, J. The influence of essential oils on human vigilance. Nat.Prod.Commun. 2010;5(9):1441-1446. DOI
  4. Bedi, B. M. Jasmine flower-contact dermatitis. (Report of a case). Indian J.Dermatol. 1971;16(3):61-62.
  5. Schaller M and Korting HC. Allergic airborne contact dermatitis from essential oils used in aromatherapy. Clin Exp Dermatol 1995;20(2):143-145.
  6. Morgan CJ, Das RK, Joye A, et al. Cannabidiol reduces cigarette consumption in tobacco smokers: preliminary findings. Addict Behav 2013;38(9):2433-6. PubMed
  7. González-de-Olano D, Córdoba-Guijarro S, Marín-Manzano E, Bartolomé B. Allergy to jasmine is not always delayed contact allergy. Dermatitis. 2012;23(2):94-5. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Jasmine and Escitalopram Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Jasmine with Escitalopram?
We do not list a known interaction between Jasmine and Escitalopram. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Does Escitalopram interact with any supplements?
Yes. Escitalopram has documented interactions with 55 supplements in our database — Jasmine is not one of them. The Escitalopram interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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