It is no secret that chamomile tea is a natural remedy to overcome inflammatory problems, reduce
anxiety, and treat insomnia. In fact, chamomile is generally considered as a mild sedative for sleep.
The sedative effect is derived from an antioxidant called apigenin, which is found in the chamomile
tea. Apigenin binds to specific receptors in your brain that can reduce anxiety and make a person
feel sleepy.
A study conducted on 60 nursing home residents found that those who received 400 mg of
chamomile extract every day had a much better quality of sleep than those who did not receive it.
Another study was also conducted involving young mothers who had just given birth (postpartum)
who had poor sleep quality? Through this study, it was found that those who drank chamomile tea
over a two-week period reported having overall better sleep quality than those who did not drink
chamomile tea.
