diff --git a/src/data/text/item_descriptions.h b/src/data/text/item_descriptions.h
index 98328b374..bf34c8f44 100644
--- a/src/data/text/item_descriptions.h
+++ b/src/data/text/item_descriptions.h
@@ -1041,16 +1041,16 @@ static const u8 sSootheBellDesc[] = _(
     "calms spirits and\n"
     "fosters friendship.");
 
-#ifndef BATTLE_ENGINE
-static const u8 sMentalHerbDesc[] = _(
-    "A hold item that\n"
-    "snaps Pokémon out\n"
-    "of infatuation.");
-#else
+#if defined(BATTLE_ENGINE) && B_MENTAL_HERB >= GEN_5
 static const u8 sMentalHerbDesc[] = _(
     "Snaps Pokémon out\n"
     "of move-binding\n"
     "effects.");
+#else
+static const u8 sMentalHerbDesc[] = _(
+    "A hold item that\n"
+    "snaps Pokémon out\n"
+    "of infatuation.");
 #endif
 
 static const u8 sChoiceBandDesc[] = _(