Phytother Res · 2019
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 trialsDoes Chamomile help with anxiety?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 83% of 12 people who reported on Chamomile for anxiety say it improved. 17% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse.
Anxiety: what users report
83%better12 reports · few reports
10 better2 no change0 worse
What people say about Chamomile and anxiety
“It does however help with sleep (albeit not at higher doses, for the reason I described above).”
“Valerian, Chamomile, Lemon Balm and Hops - knock me out in an hour or each individually can calm and relax me noticeably”
“Chamomile helped too, probably because it improved my sleep quality, which carried over into a calm clarity that made my thinking feel less cluttered”
“chamomile is the only thing that has worked long term for my anxiety thats not narc. And you have to drink it 3 or more times a day”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong59 meta-analyses · 93 trials on PubMed
Side effects people mention
drowsiness 4tolerance with 1brain fog 1adverse reaction 1
What else is Chamomile used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count