BOTANICALS
Lemon balm (extract, 4% rosmarinic acid)
Lemon balm, an herb in the mint family, supports a calm mood and restful sleep.
Also known as: Melissa officinalis, melissa, Lemon balm extract
At a glance
- Form
- Lemon balm extract · 4% rosmarinic acid
- Category
- Botanicals
- In an apiece formula
- 300 mg a day (you can change it)
- Recommended intake
- No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient)
- Upper limit
- No established UL
- Studied for
- Stress & resilience, Relaxation*
- Reference
- NIH ODS: Dietary Supplements, What You Need to Know
Who should be careful
Our safety rules leave lemon balm out of a formula, or keep the amount lower, with:
Kept to a lower amount with
- Gabapentin or pregabalin
- Opioid pain medicine or buprenorphine
- Tramadol, tapentadol or methadone
- Muscle relaxant
- Promethazine for nausea
- Drowsy antihistamine
Medicines and supplements
- Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills
- Radiation therapy
- Cancer immunotherapy
Life stage
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Trying to conceive
Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Stay under the upper limit from all sources combined, including multivitamins.
Questions
How much lemon balm a day?
apiece formulas usually include 300 mg a day. The recommended intake for adults is No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient). Upper limit: No established UL.
What is lemon balm used for?
Lemon balm, an herb in the mint family, supports a calm mood and restful sleep. In apiece it is part of formulas for Stress & resilience, Relaxation.*
Who should be careful with lemon balm?
apiece’s safety rules leave it out or limit it with: Gabapentin or pregabalin; Opioid pain medicine or buprenorphine; Tramadol, tapentadol or methadone; Muscle relaxant; Promethazine for nausea; Drowsy antihistamine; Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills; Radiation therapy; Cancer immunotherapy; Pregnancy and others. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if any apply to you.
Can I get lemon balm in a personalized supplement?
Yes. apiece builds one daily blend around your goals and, if you have them, your lab results. Lemon balm can be part of it at the amount listed, with every ingredient shown and never more than 10 capsules a day.
*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. This page is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Updated 2026-10-21.