Is chamomile tea good for sleep?
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Chamomile tea for sleep
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Chamomile Tea for sleep: Does it work for insomnia?
”You have trouble falling asleep? You should try drinking some chamomile tea.” This is something we frequetly hear when sleeping issues is the topic.
Well, in this article, we’ll try to present the chamomile plant, a general introduction to this prized herb, its properties, potential health benefits, and see how it can impact the sleep.
But first, what is Chamomile?
Chamomile (or camomile) is a fragrant flowering herb that belongs to the Asteraceae/Compositae family and There are two main types of chamomile: Anthemis nobilis (Roman chamomile) and Matricaria chamomilla (German or wild chamomile). It’s one of the most ancient medicinal herbs known to mankind and a popular herb in herbal teas and aromatherapy.
A healthy ancient herb
Before diving into the subject, let’s get to know a bit about the chamomile plant. In fact, Chamomile tea is a popular beverage that also offers a variety of health benefits.
Thanks to their high levels of disease-fighting antioxidants such as terpenoids and flavonoids, dried chamomile flowers have several, widespread health benefits.
The chamomile plant is native to Western Europe and Northern Africa, but nowadays it is cultivated in various temperate regions all over the world.
Chamomile benefits have been known for decades, both in medicine and cosmetics.
For instance, according to records Germans have used chamomile since at the first century to cure digestive problems, and that Egyptians worshipped the plant and devoted festivals to its healing properties.
Also, the Romans used chamomile herbs to promote longevity and step by step echoes of the plant’s healing properties have spread throughout Europe, and the British finally introduced chamomile plants to North America.
Chamomile tea for sleep
For years, chamomile preparations such as tisanes and essential oil aromatherapy has been used as a natural remedy to reduce inflammation and anxiety and also to treat insomnia and to induce sedation (calming effects). Chamomile calming effects may be attributed to an antioxidant called apigenin which binds to specific receptors in the brain and might be responsible for some sedative effect by decreasing anxiety and initiating sleep.
So chamomile is widely used as a mild tranquillizer and sleep-inducer. But is chamomile really effective for sleep issues? Is drinking chamomile tea good for sleep issues? The scientific data surrounding this practice is limited. Very few studies have analyzed the effect of chamomile tea on sleep, there were modest improvements in the time it took to fall asleep but the studies didn’t find conclusive evidence stating a direct link between chamomile consumption and sleep.
Keep in mind that so many factors influence the quality of sleep, including stress at home or at work, staring at bright screens in the hours before bed, and even the physiological stress of a hot day endured without air conditioning. Like many insomniacs know, only the fact of worrying about your sleep can keep your mind going and make it even harder to fall asleep.
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Conclusion:
Should you drink chamomile tea for sleep? Well, traditional healers have long valued and used chamomile for its calming effects and ability to fight insomnia. So if drinking tea before bed helps you calm down, then the practice may also help you fall asleep. Go for it, don’t let the clinical literature stop you from enjoying a nice cup before bed!
Our Organic Chamomile Tea Blend
Here is Tisanes’ caffeine-free chamomile tea blend. A well balanced combination of Lavender and Chamomile to help relax your body and clear your mind. All put together with the delicious rich cinnamon scent. A good cup of this soothing tisane could provide you with many benefits and may help you sleep! So give it a try !
