{"id":640,"date":"2019-01-28T22:35:41","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T22:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/?p=640"},"modified":"2019-01-28T22:40:30","modified_gmt":"2019-01-28T22:40:30","slug":"does-chamomile-tea-help-you-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/does-chamomile-tea-help-you-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Chamomile Tea Help You Sleep?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chamomile contains approximately 120 metabolites including terpenoids, which are responsible for the aromatic scent, and flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants.<\/p>\n

One of these flavonoids, apigenin, is thought to have<\/a> sedative effects.<\/p>\n

It binds to benzodiazepine receptors in the brain, creating mild tranquilizer and sedative effects. Study participants who took chamomile tea too less time to fall asleep.<\/p>\n

This explains why chamomile has been used for thousands of years to treat insomnia.<\/p>\n

Most people take it in form of chamomile tea where dried flowers are steeped in hot water to release their oils.<\/p>\n

Note that apigenin is just one of the compounds researchers think causes a relaxed feeling. They are still researching exactly how other compounds in chamomile interact with the body.<\/p>\n

How effective is chamomile tea as a treatment for insomnia?<\/h2>\n

Like with most herbal remedies, there hasn\u2019t been a lot of solid research regarding the benefits of chamomile tea.<\/p>\n

So it\u2019s hard to say exactly how effective the herb is in treating insomnia. It might react differently in different people depending on a wide range of factors like health, the particular species of chamomile you use and interactions with medication.<\/p>\n

But from the few studies that have been done, it is clear that chamomile tea helps with sleep.<\/em><\/p>\n

It works by lowering the heart rate, relaxing the body and brain, reducing stress levels and reacting with receptors in the brain responsible for sleep. You even don’t need a sound machine for sleep<\/a>!<\/p>\n

How to take chamomile<\/h2>\n

The easiest way to take chamomile is in form of tea.<\/p>\n

You can use fresh chamomile flowers but dried flowers and tea bags are the easiest to find in stores.<\/p>\n

Prepare it like any other herbal tea. Add hot water to a cup then put the tea bag inside and let it steep for five minutes.<\/p>\n

If you are using dried or fresh chamomile flowers, use an infuser.<\/p>\n

Feel free to add some honey to sweeten the tea. If you don\u2019t have honey, slices of apple in the tea works great as well and adds a nice flavour.<\/p>\n

Another way to take chamomile is inhaling it. This is especially helpful if you have flu or a stuffy nose. The steam will clear your respiratory tract while also helping you fall asleep faster.<\/p>\n

Add some dried flowers to a bowl of hot water and then inhale the infused steam. Cover your head with a towel to maximise the therapeutic effects.<\/p>\n

Chamomile for anxiety and depression<\/h2>\n

Chamomile is not just good for sleep. There\u2019s some evidence that it relieves anxiety and depression.<\/p>\n

Both of these can mess up with your sleep and worsen insomnia. So if you are going through a rough patch that\u2019s making you anxious or stressed, a cup of chamomile tea before bed can help.<\/p>\n

Safety<\/h2>\n

Chamomile is generally safe to take.<\/p>\n

You can drink it as tea, inhale chamomile-infused steam, apply it on your skin or use a chamomile compress on an aching joint or muscle.<\/p>\n

But before you use chamomile in any form, check whether you are allergic to it.<\/p>\n

If you are sensitive to chrysanthemums or ragweed, you are more likely to be sensitive to chamomile as well.<\/p>\n

A skin patch test can help you find out whether you are allergic to it.<\/p>\n

If you are taking tea, take just a little bit first and wait to see if it affects you in any way.<\/p>\n

As for pregnant and nursing mothers, there isn\u2019t enough evidence on the safety of chamomile.<\/p>\n

However, some experts warn that Roman chamomile can trigger uterine contractions and cause a miscarriage. But this has not been completely proven.<\/p>\n

To be safe, talk to your doctor if you are pregnant and want to keep taking chamomile tea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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