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I have personally benefitted from using chamomile during a period of stress and turmoil in my life. A strongly brewed cup of chamomile tea, sometimes flavored with lemon and honey, took the edge off of my anxiety and stress and promoted a sense of well-being within minutes of imbibing. As a result, I was able to calmly and rationally think through problems. The combination of caffeine and chamomile is particularly powerful, as the caffeine counteracts the drowsiness chamomile can cause and the chamomile prevents the user from feeling "wired."

The tradition of using chamomile for medicinal purposes can be traced back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Its name, derived from the Greek word "khamaimēlon," meaning "ground apple," perhaps reflects its apple-like fragrance. It was revered by the Egyptians for its ability to combat fever and by the Greeks and Romans for its myriad of healing properties including, but not limited to, alleviating stress and promoting calmness.

The active constituents of chamomile, such as apigenin, luteolin, and bisabolol, are believed to interact with the central nervous system, particularly the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, which play a crucial role in modulating anxiety and mood. Apigenin, notably, is postulated to bind to benzodiazepine sites on these GABA receptors, thereby promoting relaxation and potentially alleviating anxiety and depression. Interestingly, chamomile does not appear to cause physiological or psychological dependence despite having an analogous mechanism of action to benzodiazpines.

Furthermore, chamomile's anti-inflammatory properties might contribute to its antidepressant effects by mitigating the inflammatory response which has been implicated in depressive disorders.

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• Chamomile may not be appropriate for pregnant or lactating women
• Chamomile may interact with blood-thinning medications. Consult your doctor before use
• Individuals allergic to flowers in the Asteraceae family (daisies, for example) may be allergic to chamomile

Notable Publications

A Review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of chamomile tea (Matricaria recutita L.) Mckay et al. Phytotherapy Research | Medicinal Chemistry Journal | Wiley Online Library

Therapeutic efficacy and safety of chamomile for state anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, insomnia, and sleep quality: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials and quasi-randomized trials. Hieu et al. Phytotherapy Research | Medicinal Chemistry Journal | Wiley Online Library