Does chamomile help you sleep?

Chamomile is traditionally used as a bedtime tea, but the science on sleep is thin. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) says there is very little information on chamomile and insomnia, and a 2019 review found one insomnia study, which showed no benefit. So chamomile may be a pleasant wind-down habit, but there is no strong proof that it helps you fall asleep.

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) has been drunk in the evening for centuries. Part of its reputation may come from the ritual itself: a warm cup, a quiet few minutes and the same routine each night. Researchers cannot yet separate the effect of the plant from the effect of the habit.

NCCIH describes chamomile as likely safe in the amounts commonly found in teas. Side effects are uncommon but can include nausea, dizziness and allergic reactions, which in rare cases are severe. People allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds or daisies are more likely to react. Chamomile may interact with the blood thinner warfarin and possibly with sedatives, and little is known about its safety in pregnancy or while nursing.

If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication (especially sedatives) or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor first.

Source: NCCIH - Chamomile

Does chamomile help you sleep?

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