With its sweet, earthy aroma and mellow flavor, chamomile tea is a beloved beverage to relax and unwind. Beyond its cozy familiarity, chamomile offers scientifically backed health benefits for soothing anxiety and sleep issues when used regularly.
This article explores how chamomile works and how to incorporate it into your routine for natural calm and better sleep quality.
Understanding Chamomile
Chamomile is an herb made from dried chamomile flowers, most commonly German Chamomile or Matricaria recutita. It contains antioxidant flavonoids as well as terpenoids and other compounds linked to a calm nervous system and relaxation response.
For centuries, chamomile has been used as a mild sedative to reduce anxiety, calm nerves, and treat stress-related insomnia. Today, science is still analyzing how precisely chamomile impacts mood and sleep hormones in the body and brain.
Benefits of Chamomile
Regularly consuming chamomile tea or supplements may help:
- Lessen symptoms of anxiety and lift mood
- Increase levels of sleep-inducing melatonin
- Bind to GABA receptors involved in sedation
- Prevent anxiety-related digestive issues
- Soothe headaches, upset stomach or cramps
Trying Chamomile Tea or Supplements
The calming benefits of chamomile can be obtained from teas, capsules, topicals and more. To prepare a soothing cup, steep 2-3 grams of dried flowers per 8 oz of hot water for 5 to 10 minutes based on desired concentration. You can also find German chamomile alone or blended in capsules, oils, skin products, and diffusers.
Check with your doctor about any potential interactions with medications or health conditions. But generally chamomile has an excellent safety profile. Brew a warm mug of chamomile tea or take a soothing chamomile bath to welcome tranquility from head to toe. Our chamomile capsules provide a concentrated form for convenience and portability when you’re on the go. Want to try one? Send us a message now!
