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Chamomile side effects

Across 122 first-hand reports, people mentioned a side effect 7 times (about 6 per 100 reports). The most common: drowsiness, tolerance with, brain fog. User reports show what people notice — they can't tell you whether Chamomile is safe for you.

Reported side effects

drowsiness4
tolerance with1
brain fog1
adverse reaction1

In their own words

“chamomile significantly improves the clarity of my thought. I also find that I can be a lot more patient, and therefor focus on what I am working on with less distraction.”
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“I eventually stopped using L-Theanine and chamomile because they made me a bit groggy during the day.”
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“I’ve used a range of supplements, as well as sleep support acts but still have many problems.”
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“Chamolie made me foggy after drinking it but otherwise good sleep aid.”
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“Other things I've tried that haven't worked: ... Chamomile”
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Is Chamomile safe? What the research covers

AResearch: Strong59 meta-analyses · 93 randomized trials on PubMed
Br J Clin Pharmacol · 2021
Warfarin and food, herbal or dietary supplement interactions: A systematic review

Conclusion: While most food, herbs and supplements can be safely taken in moderation, healthcare professionals should be aware of the increased risk of bleeding when taking several food and herbs. These include Chinese wolfberry, chamomile tea, cannabis, cranberry, chitosan, green tea, Ginkgo biloba, ginger, spinach, St. John's Wort, sushi and smoking tobacco. Patients should be counselled to continue to seek advice from their healthcare professionals when starting any new herbs, food or supplement.

Chamomile side effects: what 122 users report — PlainPill