Thyroid Calming Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herb Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Thyroid Calming 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
Thyroid Calming is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for mild overactive thyroid symptoms, heart palpitations and rapid heartbeat, anxiety and restlessness.Based on those ingredients, 273 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried, Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract, Bugleweed flowering aerial parts extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Thyroid Calming by Herb Pharm
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
Low disclosure
Thyroid Calming contains four active plant extracts in a liquid base. Bugleweed flowering aerial parts, cactus grandiflorus stem (fresh, undried), lemon balm aerial parts (fresh, undried), and motherwort flowering aerial parts make up the formula.
The base includes cane alcohol, distilled water, and glycerin. This is a liquid extract product, so the active ingredients are concentrated plant materials rather than whole herbs.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for these ingredients varies significantly. Lemon balm shows the most promising data—it's rated as possibly effective for cold sores, stress, and depression.
Motherwort is possibly effective for bleeding but has insufficient evidence for anxiety, amenorrhea, asthma, and alcohol use disorder. Bugleweed and cactus grandiflorus lack established effectiveness ratings in our data; for bugleweed specifically, the evidence for hyperthyroidism, insomnia, and premenstrual syndrome is rated insufficient.
If you're considering this product for a specific health concern, talk with your pharmacist about what the research actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lemon balm is generally well tolerated in the short term by healthy adults, though long-term safety at high doses isn't well studied. It may occasionally cause dizziness or sedation, though these don't appear more common than with placebo.
Motherwort is tolerated short-term by healthy adults but has limited human safety data; when taken orally in amounts over 3 grams, it may cause uterine bleeding. Cactus grandiflorus can cause mouth burning, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea when taken by mouth.
Bugleweed carries a caution that it may affect thyroid function and should only be used under professional guidance. For pregnancy: bugleweed is rated likely unsafe, and motherwort is also rated likely unsafe because it may stimulate the uterus.
Cactus grandiflorus should be avoided in pregnancy due to insufficient safety data. Lemon balm should be avoided in pregnancy unless your doctor advises otherwise.
For breastfeeding: bugleweed may reduce milk production and should not be used; cactus grandiflorus should be avoided due to lack of reliable safety data; lemon balm requires caution and conversation with your doctor; motherwort lacks sufficient safety information.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Thyroid Calming, check whether you use thyroid hormone replacement (levothyroxine or others), digoxin or other heart medications, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (older antidepressants like phenelzine or tranylcypromine), or any central nervous system depressants such as sedatives, benzodiazepines, or sleep aids. These drug types all have documented Moderate interactions with ingredients in this product.
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.
This product combines four plant extracts with multiple documented drug interactions, most notably with thyroid hormones, heart medications, older antidepressants, and sedating drugs. If you take any prescription medication—especially for thyroid function, heart rhythm, or mood—check your exact drugs with the tool on this page before starting.
Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether this product fits your situation.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 4 active ingredients 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
General information
Key facts about Thyroid Calming, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herb Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 090700002626 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 Milliliter(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 24, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 327364 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Thyroid Calming by Herb Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Extract Blend | 654 mg | -- |
| Bugleweed flowering aerial parts extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Cactus grandiflorus Stem Extract, Fresh, Undried | 0 NP | -- |
| Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried | 0 NP | -- |
| Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled, Glycerin
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use Shake well before using Adults: Add 1 squeeze of the dropper bulb to 2 oz. of water or juice, 2 to 4 times per day. Best taken between meals.
Precautions
Caution: Seek expert medical advice before taking during pregnancy or nursing. Use with caution in persons taking thyroid & heart medications.
Keep out of the reach of children
Storage
Store away from heat & light
Formulation
System restoration Endocrine
Gluten-free
All of the herbs in this formula are individually extracted to ensure a broad spectrum of plant compounds.
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Thyroid Calming by Herb Pharm label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Thyroid Calming by Herb Pharm
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container168 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: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Thyroid Calming by Herb Pharm Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Thyroid Calming by Herb Pharm contains four active ingredients, and together they interact with a significant range of medications.
The most serious concern is bugleweed: it may reduce how well thyroid hormones (like levothyroxine) work by blocking the body's conversion of T4 to the active T3 form. If you take thyroid replacement therapy, this is a Moderate-severity interaction you'll want to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Lemon balm and motherwort both carry Moderate-severity interactions with central nervous system (CNS) depressants—drugs that slow brain activity, such as sedatives, anti-anxiety medications, and sleep aids. Theoretically, combining either of these ingredients with those drugs could increase drowsiness or sedation.
Cactus grandiflorus (cereus) has two Moderate interactions: it may strengthen the effect of digoxin (a heart medication), and it could theoretically interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), an older class of antidepressants.
Altogether, these interactions span 273 individual medications. We don't hold interaction data for the proprietary extract blend itself—we've checked each of its named components separately.
Please use the medication checker below to look up your exact drugs before taking this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Thyroid Calming interact with 273 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
4 of the 4 ingredients in Thyroid Calming interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract Bugleweed flowering aerial parts extract Cactus grandiflorus Stem Extract, Fresh, Undried
CetirizineCetirizine, Quzyttir, Zyrtec
How Cetirizine interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Cetirizine interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Cetirizine interactionChloral HydrateChloral Hydrate
How Chloral Hydrate interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Chloral Hydrate interactionMotherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Chloral Hydrate interactionChlordiazepoxideLibrium
How Chlordiazepoxide interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Chlordiazepoxide interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Chlordiazepoxide interactionChlordiazepoxide, Clidinium BromideLibrax
How Chlordiazepoxide, Clidinium Bromide interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Chlordiazepoxide, Clidinium Bromide interactionMotherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Chlordiazepoxide, Clidinium Bromide interactionChlorpheniramine Maleate, Hydrocodone BitartrateVituz
How Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Hydrocodone Bitartrate interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Hydrocodone Bitartrate interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Hydrocodone Bitartrate interactionChlorpheniramine Polistirex, Codeine PolistirexTuzistra XR
How Chlorpheniramine Polistirex, Codeine Polistirex interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Chlorpheniramine Polistirex, Codeine Polistirex interactionMotherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Chlorpheniramine Polistirex, Codeine Polistirex interactionChlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PseudoephedrineTussend
How Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Pseudoephedrine interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Pseudoephedrine interactionChlorpromazineThorazine, Thorazine Spansules
How Chlorpromazine interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Chlorpromazine interactionMotherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Chlorpromazine interactionClobazamFrisium, Onfi, Sympazan
How Clobazam interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Clobazam interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Clobazam interactionClonazepamCeberclon, Klonopin, Rivotril
How Clonazepam interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Clonazepam interactionMotherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Clonazepam interactionClorazepateTranxene, Tranxene SD, Tranxene T-Tab
How Clorazepate interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Clorazepate interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Clorazepate interactionCodeine PhosphateCodeine
How Codeine Phosphate interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Codeine Phosphate interactionMotherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Codeine Phosphate interactionCodeine Phosphate, GuaifenesinBrontex, Robitussin AC
How Codeine Phosphate, Guaifenesin interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Codeine Phosphate, Guaifenesin interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Codeine Phosphate, Guaifenesin interactionCodeine Phosphate, PseudoephedrineKg Fed, Nucofed
How Codeine Phosphate, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Codeine Phosphate, Pseudoephedrine interactionMotherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Codeine Phosphate, Pseudoephedrine interactionCodeine Phosphate, Pseudoephedrine, TriprolidineCoActifed
How Codeine Phosphate, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Codeine Phosphate, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Codeine Phosphate, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interactionCodeine SulfateCodeine Sulfate
How Codeine Sulfate interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Codeine Sulfate interactionMotherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Codeine Sulfate interactionCodeine, PapaverineCopavin
How Codeine, Papaverine interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Codeine, Papaverine interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Codeine, Papaverine interactionCodeine, ParacetamolCo-codamol
How Codeine, Paracetamol interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Codeine, Paracetamol interactionMotherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Codeine, Paracetamol interactionConjugated EstrogensCenestin, Enjuvia, Premarin, Premarin Vaginal Cream
How Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bugleweed Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bugleweed may alter thyroid function.
Read the full Bugleweed Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Conjugated Estrogens interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemon balm might interfere with thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Conjugated Estrogens interactionCyamemazineTercian
How Cyamemazine interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Cyamemazine interactionMotherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Cyamemazine interactionDaridorexantQuviviq
How Daridorexant interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Daridorexant interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Daridorexant interactionDehydrocholic Acid, Homatropine Methylbromide, PhenobarbitalG.B.S.
How Dehydrocholic Acid, Homatropine Methylbromide, Phenobarbital interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Dehydrocholic Acid, Homatropine Methylbromide, Phenobarbital interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Dehydrocholic Acid, Homatropine Methylbromide, Phenobarbital interactionDesiccated Thyroid ExtractWesthroid, WP Thyroid
How Desiccated Thyroid Extract interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bugleweed Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bugleweed may alter thyroid function.
Read the full Bugleweed Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Desiccated Thyroid Extract interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemon balm might interfere with thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Desiccated Thyroid Extract interactionDesiccated Thyroid Extract (prescription Drug)Nature-Throid, Thyrar
How Desiccated Thyroid Extract (prescription Drug) interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemon balm might interfere with thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Desiccated Thyroid Extract (prescription Drug) interactionBugleweed Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bugleweed may alter thyroid function.
Read the full Bugleweed Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Desiccated Thyroid Extract (prescription Drug) interactionDesipramineDesipramine, Norpramin, Pertofrane
How Desipramine interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Desipramine interactionMotherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Desipramine interactionDeutetrabenazineAustedo
How Deutetrabenazine interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Deutetrabenazine interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Deutetrabenazine interactionDexmedetomidineIgalmi, Precedex
How Dexmedetomidine interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Dexmedetomidine interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Dexmedetomidine interactionDextrothyroxineCholoxin
How Dextrothyroxine interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bugleweed Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bugleweed may alter thyroid function.
Read the full Bugleweed Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Dextrothyroxine interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lemon balm might interfere with thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Dextrothyroxine interactionDiazepamDiastat AcuDial, Valium, Valium injection, Valtoco
How Diazepam interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried + Diazepam interactionMotherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Diazepam interactionDicyclomine, PhenobarbitalBentyl w/ Pb
How Dicyclomine, Phenobarbital interacts with Thyroid Calming — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Read the full Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract + Dicyclomine, Phenobarbital interactionLemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, UndriedCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
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Lemon Balm Aerial Parts Extract, Fresh, Undried
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.
Motherwort Flowering Aerial Parts Extract
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.
Bugleweed flowering aerial parts extract
Thyroid Hormone
Theoretically, bugleweed may alter thyroid function.
Concomitant use of bugleweed may reduce the effects of thyroid hormones by blocking peripheral conversion of thyroxine (T4) to triiodothyronine (T3).
Cactus grandiflorus Stem Extract, Fresh, Undried
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Cereus may potentiate the actions of cardiac glycosides and may enhance the effect of other cardiac drugs.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)
Theoretically, excessive doses of cereus may interact with MAOIs, because of the tyramine content.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Thyroid Calming, from the product label.
Herb Pharm
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- Herb Pharm
- City
- Williams
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97544
- Phone Number
- 800-348-4372
- Web Address
- www.herb-pharm.com
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Bugleweed
Interacts with 16 drugsBugleweed is a traditional herb most often used for mild overactive thyroid symptoms and the rapid heartbeat that can come with it, but high-quality human evidence is very limited. Because i...
Read the full Bugleweed monograph → Herb & supplement monographCereus
Interacts with 10 drugsCereus (often called night-blooming cereus) is a cactus traditionally used in folk and homeopathic medicine for heart-related complaints like palpitations. High-quality human evidence suppor...
Read the full Cereus monograph → Herb & supplement monographLemon Balm
Interacts with 264 drugsLemon 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 → Herb & supplement monographMotherwort
Interacts with 248 drugsMotherwort is a traditional herb in the mint family long used for anxiety, heart palpitations, and women's reproductive complaints, but solid human evidence is very limited. It should be avo...
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Thyroid Calming'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.
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The 25 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.
Bugleweed 4 references
- Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
- Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine. Terry C. Telger, transl. 3rd ed. Berlin, GER: Springer, 1998.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
Cereus 3 references
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Fetrow CW, Avila JR. Professional's Handbook of Complementary & Alternative Medicines. 1st ed. Springhouse, PA: Springhouse Corp., 1999.
Lemon Balm 12 references
- Wolbling RH, Leonhardt K. Local therapy of herpes simplex with dried extract from Melissa officinalis. Phytomedicine 1994;1:25-31.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Herberg, KW. Nebenwirkungen pflanzlicher Beruhigungsmittel/ Leistung und Befinden nach Einnahme einer Baldrian-Hopfen-Kombination. Z.Allg Med 1996;72:234-240.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Motherwort 6 references
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
- Wojtyniak K, Szymanski M, Matlawska I. Leonurus cardiaca L. (motherwort): a review of its phytochemistry and pharmacology. Phytother Res 2013;27(8):1115-20.
- 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
- 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
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