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Joy Tonic Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Urban Moonshine

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Joy Tonic is a dietary supplement by Urban Moonshine with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anxiety and stress, heart palpitations, menstrual discomfort.Based on those ingredients, 859 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are org. Lemongrass extract, org. Lemon Balm leaf extract, organic Motherwort leaf and flower extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Joy Tonic by Urban Moonshine

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Herbal Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (5 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

Joy Tonic has six active ingredients in liquid form. Motherwort, linden, lemon balm, lemongrass, and mugwort are all plant extracts; there's also a rose petal extract.

The product is preserved with water and organic alcohol — the alcohol content will depend on the dose you take. Each of these plants is traditionally used to support relaxation and emotional well-being, though the evidence and proven benefits vary by ingredient.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: stress support and occasional anxiety.
  • We looked for evidence on: Anxiety, Stress, Insomnia, Dysmenorrhea, Menopausal symptoms, Arrhythmia — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lemon Balm is rated "Possibly Effective" for Stress (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Mugwort is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety, Insomnia, Dysmenorrhea.
  • Also on file: Motherwort is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety, Arrhythmia, Insomnia.

Lemon balm is possibly effective for cold sores and stress, and possibly effective for depression. The other ingredients' effectiveness ratings are less clear: motherwort's use in bleeding is possibly effective, but its benefits for anxiety, amenorrhea, and alcohol use disorder lack reliable evidence.

Linden, lemongrass, and mugwort all have insufficient evidence for the conditions they're traditionally used for — which means the research just isn't there yet, not that they don't work.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Motherwort Linden Lemon Balm Lemongrass Mugwort

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 4 of the 5 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 5 of 5.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 5 of 5.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Motherwort is traditionally thought to stimulate the uterus and should be avoided in pregnancy. The safety data on it are limited; when taken by mouth, the most common side effects are diarrhea and stomach irritation.

Doses over 3 grams may cause uterine bleeding. Lemongrass and mugwort are also considered likely unsafe in pregnancy.

Linden is generally well tolerated as a tea, though one person reported an allergic reaction to linden pollen. Lemon balm is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though high doses and long-term safety aren't well studied; it should be avoided in pregnancy unless your doctor advises otherwise, and you should talk to your doctor before using it while breastfeeding.

Mugwort can trigger allergic reactions in people sensitive to ragweed — symptoms can range from rash to asthma to anaphylaxis. We have no safety data on file for linden or lemongrass during breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Motherwort Linden Lemon Balm Lemongrass Mugwort

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 4 of the 5 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Motherwort, Lemon Balm, Linden, Lemongrass.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 860 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Double-check CNS depressants (sleep aids, opioids, anxiety medications) — motherwort and lemon balm are both Moderate interactions. Check lithium levels if you take it; linden may affect how your body handles it.

Look up any medications your liver breaks down, especially those using the CYP3A4 pathway — lemongrass may slow their clearance. Avoid pentobarbital with this product.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take a CNS depressant (sedative, opioid, or certain antidepressants), take lithium, or take any medication metabolized by your liver, check your exact drugs with the tool on this page before starting. Avoid Joy Tonic in pregnancy.

Talk to your pharmacist if you have ragweed allergies or are breastfeeding.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 5 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2015.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Joy Tonic, straight from the product label.

Brand Urban Moonshine
Barcode (UPC) 851588002340
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 59 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2015
DSLD ID 50399
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Joy Tonic by Urban Moonshine, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
5 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
5 mL
Servings per container
12
UPC/BARCODE
851588002340
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Herbal Blend5 mL--
org. Rose petal extract0 NP--
organic Motherwort leaf and flower extract0 NP--
org. Linden leaf and flower extract0 NP--
org. Lemon Balm leaf extract0 NP--
org. Lemongrass extract0 NP--
org. Mugwort leaf extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Water, organic Alcohol

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General

03

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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.

General Statements

VOF Certified

Herbal Apothecary

Calm, Peaceful, Inspired

Stress Support Fast-Acting for occasional anxiety

The aromatic herbs in our Joy Tonic are traditionally used to support the nervous system, uplift the spirit, gladden the heart and relieve occasional sleeplessness. Choose Joy! -Jovial King, Founder

Seals/Symbols

USDA ORGANIC

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Enjoy 5ml (1 tsp) 1-3 times a day, mindfully letting go of tension, making room for love, joy and gratitude.

Formula

45-50% Alcohol.

Formulation

Gluten Free.

Precautions

Not to be used during pregnancy.

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Joy Tonic by Urban Moonshine label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Joy Tonic by Urban Moonshine

These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container12 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Other (inactive) ingredients: Water, Organic Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Joy Tonic by Urban Moonshine Drug Interactions

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Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Joy Tonic with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

org. Lemongrass extract3 drug types · 708 drugs

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, lemongrass might decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Animal research shows that lemongrass and its constituent citral inhibit CYP3A4.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Glucuronidated Drugs

Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the clearance and decrease the levels of glucuronidated drugs.
Animal research shows that lemongrass and its constituent citral induce uridine diphosphoglucuronosyl transferase (UGT), the major phase 2 enzyme that is responsible for glucuronidation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)

Theoretically, lemongrass might increase the effects and adverse effects of pentobarbital.
Animal research shows that high doses of lemongrass essential oil increases sleep time and decreases time to fall asleep in animals administered pentobarbital.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

org. Lemon Balm leaf extract2 drug types · 264 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Lemon balm seems to have CNS depressant activity in animals and in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Thyroid Hormone

Theoretically, lemon balm might interfere with thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
In vitro, constituents of lemon balm extract bind to thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), preventing TSH receptor-binding and leading to the inhibition of TSH-stimulated adenylate cyclase activity. In animals, lemon balm extract has been shown to decrease levels of circulating TSH and inhibit thyroid secretion.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

organic Motherwort leaf and flower extract1 drug type · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Motherwort has been reported to cause CNS depression and sedation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

org. Linden leaf and flower extract1 drug type · 1 drug

Lithium

Theoretically, due to its potential diuretic effects, linden might increase the effects and adverse effects of lithium.
Linden is thought to have diuretic properties. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Joy Tonic, from the product label.

Urban Moonshine

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Name
Urban Moonshine
Street Address
255 S. Champlain St.
City
Burlington
State
VT
ZipCode
05401
Phone Number
802-428-4707
Web Address
urbanmoonshine.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Joy Tonic by Urban Moonshine: Common Questions

Does Joy Tonic by Urban Moonshine interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Joy Tonic has a known interaction with 859 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Joy Tonic contains 6 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while pregnant?
No. Motherwort, lemongrass, and mugwort are all considered likely unsafe in pregnancy because they're traditionally thought to stimulate the uterus. Talk to your doctor before use if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Is this safe to breastfeed on?
There isn't enough data to know either way for lemon balm, linden, or lemongrass during breastfeeding. Mugwort is best avoided due to limited safety information. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice.
What does lemon balm in this product actually do?
Lemon balm is possibly effective for cold sores, stress, and depression. It does seem to have a mild calming effect in humans, though trial participants didn't report drowsiness more often than with placebo.
Will this make me drowsy?
Motherwort and lemon balm both have CNS depressant properties, so drowsiness is possible — especially if you already take sleep aids or other sedating medications. The trial data on lemon balm alone don't show drowsiness more often than placebo, but individual responses vary.
I'm allergic to ragweed — is this safe?
No. Mugwort is in this product, and people sensitive to ragweed can have allergic reactions to mugwort — ranging from rash and asthma to anaphylaxis in severe cases. Avoid this product.
What are the side effects I might see?
Motherwort can cause diarrhea and stomach irritation at normal doses. Doses over 3 grams may cause uterine bleeding. Linden has one case report of allergic reaction. Lemon balm is generally well tolerated, though high doses aren't well studied. Mugwort can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people.

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The Full Monographs Behind Joy Tonic’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Joy Tonic's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 29 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Motherwort 6 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  4. Wojtyniak K, Szymanski M, Matlawska I. Leonurus cardiaca L. (motherwort): a review of its phytochemistry and pharmacology. Phytother Res 2013;27(8):1115-20.
  5. Xia WT, Zhou H, Wang Y, et al. Motherwort injection in preventing post-abortion hemorrhage after induced abortion: A multi-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial. Explore (NY). 2019. pii: S1550-8307(19)30447-1. PubMed
  6. Cao Shan DOSOGC, Zhang W, Zhao Z, et al. Post-marketing safety surveillance and reevaluation of Motherwort injection: A clinical study of 10 094 cases. J Tradit Chin Med. 2018 Aug;38(4):625-635. DOI

See these in context on the Motherwort monograph →

Linden 2 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.

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Lemon Balm 12 references
  1. Wolbling RH, Leonhardt K. Local therapy of herpes simplex with dried extract from Melissa officinalis. Phytomedicine 1994;1:25-31.
  2. Akhondzadeh S, Noroozian M, Mohammadi M, et al. Melissa officinalis extract in the treatment of patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease: a double blind, randomised, placebo controlled trial. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2003;74:863-6. PubMed
  3. Kennedy DO, Scholey AB, Tildesley NT, et al. Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm). Pharmacol Biochem Behav 2002;72:953-64. PubMed
  4. Albrecht M, Berger W, Laux P, Schmidt U, et al. Psychopharmaka und Verkehrssicherheit. Der Einfluß von Euvegal® - Dragees forte auf die Fahrtüchtigkeit und Kombinationswirkungen mit Alkohol Z Allg Med 1995;71:1215-25.
  5. Herberg, KW. Nebenwirkungen pflanzlicher Beruhigungsmittel/ Leistung und Befinden nach Einnahme einer Baldrian-Hopfen-Kombination. Z.Allg Med 1996;72:234-240.
  6. Soulimani R, Fleurentin J, Mortier F, et al. Neurotropic action of the hydroalcoholic extract of Melissa officinalis in the mouse. Planta Med. 1991 Apr;57:105-9.
  7. Sourgens H, Winterhoff H, Gumbinger HG, et al. Antihormonal effects of plant extracts. TSH- and prolactin-suppressing properties of Lithospermum officinale and other plants. Planta Med. 1982 Jun;45:78-86. DOI
  8. Auf'mkolk M, Ingbar JC, Amir SM, et al. Inhibition by certain plant extracts of the binding and adenylate cyclase stimulatory effect of bovine thyrotropin in human thyroid membranes. Endocrinology. 1984 Aug;115:527-34. PubMed
  9. Santini F, Vitti P, Ceccarini G, et al. In vitro assay of thyroid disruptors affecting TSH-stimulated adenylate cyclase activity. J Endocrinol Invest. 2003 Oct;26:950-5. PubMed
  10. Alijaniha F, et al. Heart palpitation relief with Melissa officinalis leaf extract: double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial of efficacy and safety. J Ethnopharmacol. 2015;164:378-384. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.02.007. Epub 2015 Feb 11. PubMed
  11. Araj-Khodaei M, Noorbala AA, Yarani R, et al. A double-blind, randomized pilot study for comparison of Melissa officinalis L. and Lavandula angustifolia Mill. with Fluoxetine for the treatment of depression. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2020;20(1):207. PubMed
  12. Kucuk U, Pham M, Raza Raja MH, Saad Shaukat MH, Clark R. Transient complete atrioventricular block associated with herbal supplement use. S D Med 2023;76(7):311-313.

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Lemongrass 2 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Li CC, Yu HF, Chang CH, Liu YT, Yao HT. Effects of lemongrass oil and citral on hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes, oxidative stress, and acetaminophen toxicity in rats. J Food Drug Anal 2018;26(1):432-8. PubMed

See these in context on the Lemongrass monograph →

Mugwort 7 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Borghesan F, Mistrello G, Amato S, Giuffrida MG, Villalta D, Asero R. Mugwort-fennel-allergy-syndrome associated with sensitization to an allergen homologous to Api g 5. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol. 2013;45(4):130-7.
  4. Kim SH, Lee SM, Park HW, et al. Chinese bellflower root anaphylaxis: IgE-binding components and cross-reactivity with mugwort and birch. Korean J Intern Med. 2009;24(3):279-82. PubMed
  5. Silva R, Lopes C, Castro E, et al. Anaphylaxis to mango fruit and crossreactivity with Artemisia vulgaris pollen. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2009;19(5):420-2.
  6. Rodrigues-Alves R, Pregal A, Pereira-Santos MC, et al. Anaphylaxis to pine nut: cross-reactivity to Artemisia vulgaris? Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 2008;36(2):113-6. PubMed
  7. Di Lorenzo C, Ferretti F, Moro E, et al. Identification and quantification of thujone in a case of poisoning due to repeated ingestion of an infusion of Artemisia vulgaris L. J Food Sci. 2018;83(8):2257-2264.

See these in context on the Mugwort monograph →

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