Lemon Balm Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Terra
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lemon Balm against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Lemon Balm is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anxiety and stress, sleep problems, digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 264 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lemon Balm by Herbal Terra
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: lemon balm leaf extract in a dry form. Lemon balm is a plant from the mint family traditionally used to support calm and ease, and it's also been studied for its effects on cold sores and low mood.
The liquid also contains alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients to deliver and preserve the extract.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence we have suggests lemon balm is possibly effective for easing stress and supporting mood. It's also possibly effective when applied to cold sores or taken by mouth for cold sores caused by herpes simplex.
These ratings mean there's some research backing these uses, but the evidence isn't yet strong or complete enough to call them proven.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lemon balm is generally well tolerated for short-term use in healthy adults, though long-term safety at high doses hasn't been thoroughly studied. Orally, some people report dizziness and sedation, but research shows these don't occur more often than with placebo.
When applied to skin, a very small number of trial participants experienced mild irritation or worsening of cold sores, again no more often than placebo. If you're pregnant, there isn't enough safety data, so it's best avoided unless your doctor advises otherwise.
If you're breastfeeding, safety information is limited—talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using. A single case report describes heart rhythm changes in someone taking a multi-ingredient product containing lemon balm, but it's unclear whether lemon balm alone was responsible.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your pharmacist if you use CNS depressants (sedatives, anti-anxiety drugs, sleep aids) or thyroid hormone replacement therapy—both carry Moderate interaction risks with lemon balm.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Lemon balm may help with stress, mood, or cold sores if you're looking for herbal support. If you take CNS depressants or thyroid medication, check your specific drugs with our tool before starting.
Talk to your pharmacist about how long you plan to use it and whether it fits your health picture.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2025.
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
General information
Key facts about Lemon Balm, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Terra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 7238360329384 |
| Net contents | 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 325169 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lemon Balm by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry | 983 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz. of juice or water up to 4 times a day.
Precautions
We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.
Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.
Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formulation
cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.
Sugar free
Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product
Organic alcohol
No artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.
Natural Gluten free
Formula
Melissa officinalis
Organic alcohol
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA
General Statements
Organic raw material.
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Lemon Balm by Herbal Terra label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lemon Balm by Herbal Terra
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry
Interacts with264 drugs
Lemon balm is a gentle, lemon-scented mint-family herb traditionally used to ease stress, support sleep, and calm digestion, and topically for cold so...
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lemon Balm by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herbal Terra's Lemon Balm Liquid contains lemon balm leaf extract, which has documented interactions with two medication categories.
The most serious concern is with CNS depressants—drugs that slow brain activity, such as sedatives, anti-anxiety medications, and sleep aids. Lemon balm itself has mild depressant effects in the brain, so taking it alongside these medications could add up and make you drowsier or less alert than either one alone.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The second documented interaction is with thyroid hormone replacement therapy (the medication people take for an underactive thyroid). Lemon balm may interfere with how well thyroid hormones work in your body by binding to receptors involved in thyroid regulation.
Altogether, these interactions span 264 individual medications. If you take any CNS depressants, thyroid medication, or any other prescription drugs, run them through the interaction checker on this page before starting lemon balm.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Lemon Balm interact with 264 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Lemon Balm interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry
AmitriptylineElavil
How Amitriptyline interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Amitriptyline interactionAmitriptyline, ChlordiazepoxideLimbitrol DS
How Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interactionAmitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionAmobarbitalAmytal
How Amobarbital interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Amobarbital interactionAmobarbital, Ephedrine SulfateEphedrine & Amytal
How Amobarbital, Ephedrine Sulfate interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Amobarbital, Ephedrine Sulfate interactionAmobarbital, SecobarbitalTuinal
How Amobarbital, Secobarbital interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Amobarbital, Secobarbital interactionAprobarbital, Butabarbital, PhenobarbitalTriple Barbital
How Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interactionAripiprazoleAbilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify Mycite
How Aripiprazole interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aripiprazole interactionAripiprazole LauroxilAristada, Aristada Initio Kit
How Aripiprazole Lauroxil interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aripiprazole Lauroxil interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateAnacin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine BitartrateSynalgos DC
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, HydrocodoneDamason-P
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, PropoxypheneMargesic Comp. 65
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interactionAspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine PhosphateSoma Compound w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Codeine PhosphateAspirin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Codeine Phosphate, MethocarbamolRobaxisal C
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Methocarbamol interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Methocarbamol interactionAspirin, Codeine Phosphate, PhenobarbitalPhenaphen
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interactionAspirin, Diphenhydramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka Seltzer Plus Night Time Effervescent
How Aspirin, Diphenhydramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Diphenhydramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAspirin, Ethoheptazine, MeprobamateEquagesic
How Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate interactionAspirin, HydrocodoneAlor 5 500, Lortab ASA
How Aspirin, Hydrocodone interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, OxycodonePercodan
How Aspirin, Oxycodone interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Oxycodone interactionAspirin, PentazocineTalwin Compound
How Aspirin, Pentazocine interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Pentazocine interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, PhenobarbitalHypnaldyne
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, ScopolamineBarbidonna No. 2, Belladonna Phenobarbital
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, PhenobarbitalBarbeloid, Donnatal #2, Donphen
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, Phenobarbital interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, Phenobarbital interactionAtropine, PhenobarbitalAnthrocol
How Atropine, Phenobarbital interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Atropine, Phenobarbital interactionAtropine, MeperidineAtropine, Meperidine
How Atropine, Meperidine interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Atropine, Meperidine interactionAtropine, Morphine SulfateAtropine, Morphine Sulfate
How Atropine, Morphine Sulfate interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Atropine, Morphine Sulfate interactionBelladona Extract, PhenobarbitalChardonna-2
How Belladona Extract, Phenobarbital interacts with Lemon Balm — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, DryCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry + Belladona Extract, Phenobarbital interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Lemon Balm with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract, Dry
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.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Lemon Balm, from the product label.
Herbal Terra
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- Herbal Terra LLC
- Phone Number
- +18083857868
- Web Address
- herbalterra.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Lemon Balm’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Lemon Balm'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
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The 12 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.
Lemon Balm 12 references
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