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Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg label
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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 whole herb Extract. 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 Extract Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com

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

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: lemon balm whole herb extract at 1000 mg per serving. Lemon balm is a leafy herb traditionally used to support calm and relaxation.

The powder also includes maltodextrin as an inactive ingredient to help with texture and mixing.

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: Calm mood and restful sleep support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Anxiety, Stress, Insomnia, Nervousness, Sleep quality.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lemon Balm is rated "Possibly Effective" for Stress (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lemon Balm is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety, Insomnia.

In our data, lemon balm is rated possibly effective for cold sores (herpes labialis), stress, and depression. That means some clinical evidence supports its use for these purposes, but the evidence isn't yet conclusive — more research would strengthen confidence in how well it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lemon Balm

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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lemon balm is generally well tolerated for short-term use in most healthy adults, though high doses and long-term safety haven't been thoroughly studied. In trials, dizziness and sedation were reported, but they didn't occur more often with lemon balm than with placebo.

One rare case of heart rhythm changes was reported in someone using a multi-ingredient product containing lemon balm, but it's unclear whether lemon balm alone was responsible. During pregnancy, there isn't enough reliable safety data, so it's best avoided unless your doctor advises otherwise.

While breastfeeding, safety information is limited — talk to your doctor before using it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lemon Balm

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?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Lemon Balm.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 264 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.

Before you start, check any CNS depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, anti-anxiety drugs, some pain relievers) — lemon balm may strengthen their drowsy effects. Also check thyroid hormone replacement therapy, since lemon balm may reduce how well it works.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Lemon balm extract may help with cold sores, stress, or low mood if the evidence resonates with you. If you take a sedating medication or thyroid hormone replacement, check with your pharmacist first — lemon balm could amplify drowsiness or reduce thyroid therapy effectiveness.

Talk to your doctor if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or unsure whether it fits your health picture.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 24, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X0018NFHS9
Net contents 1 Kilogram(s); 35.3 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 24, 2025
DSLD ID 331162
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
1000 Milligram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1000 Milligram(s)
Servings per container
1000
UPC/BARCODE
X0018NFHS9
IngredientAmount% DV
Lemon Balm whole herb Extract1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Maltodextrin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements

Formulation

Free of: added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten

Color may vary

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1000 mg (1/3 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.

General Statements

Use an accurate milligram scale. New

Storage

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formula

Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg per serving

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Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com label

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Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1000 Milligram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container1000 Amounts shown are per serving.

Lemon Balm whole herb Extract

Interacts with
264 drugs
1000 mg per serving

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 whole herb Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Lemon Balm whole herb Extract 264

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg interact with 264 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lemon Balm whole herb Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg 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 whole herb 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
Lemon Balm whole herb Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
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Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg has a known interaction with 264 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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 I'm on a sleep aid or anti-anxiety medication?
Not without checking first. Lemon balm may add to the drowsy or calming effects of those drugs, making you overly sedated. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor — they can review your specific medication and decide if it's okay or if you need to adjust timing or dose.
Will this affect my thyroid medication?
Possibly. Lemon balm may interfere with how well thyroid hormone replacement works by binding to thyroid receptors. If you take thyroid medication, run this product through our checker below or ask your pharmacist before starting.
Is this safe to use long-term?
Short-term use in healthy adults is generally well tolerated. But long-term safety and high doses haven't been well studied, so we don't have good data on what happens if you take it for months or years. Talk to your pharmacist if you're thinking of using it that way.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data — it's best avoided unless your doctor says it's okay. While breastfeeding, safety information is limited, so talk to your doctor before using it.
Does lemon balm actually work for cold sores and stress?
The evidence suggests it may help — it's rated possibly effective for both cold sores and stress, as well as for depression. That means some clinical studies support its use, but the evidence isn't yet conclusive or as strong as it could be.
What side effects should I watch for?
In trials, dizziness and sedation were reported, but they didn't happen more often with lemon balm than with placebo. One very rare case of heart rhythm changes was reported, but it involved a product with several other ingredients, so it's unclear whether lemon balm alone caused it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Lemon Balm

Interacts with 264 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 sores. Early studies are promising but gen...

Read the full Lemon Balm monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Lemon Balm Extract Powder 1000 mg'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 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
  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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