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
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.”
“I eventually stopped using L-Theanine and chamomile because they made me a bit groggy during the day.”
“I’ve used a range of supplements, as well as sleep support acts but still have many problems.”
“Chamolie made me foggy after drinking it but otherwise good sleep aid.”
“Other things I've tried that haven't worked: ... Chamomile”
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 reviewJBRA Assist Reprod · 2023
Polycystic ovaries and herbal remedies: A systematic reviewConclusion: Various studies have shown that herbal medicines can improve PCOS symptoms in women with minimal side effects but a longer treatment cycle.
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 trials