Can You Take Kava and Lemon Balm Together?

Use extra care with this pair

The short answer

Kava's kavalactones and lemon balm's rosmarinic acid both enhance GABAergic activity; stacking may cause excessive sedation.

How to arrange timing

Consider using one at a time, particularly before bedtime.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Sarris et al., 2011, Phytother Res

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.