Can Chamomile Reduce Anxiety?

Chamomile has been shown to significantly reduce anxiety in those with moderate to severe anxiety.

Feeling anxious?

Chamomile has been shown to significantly reduce anxiety in those with moderate to severe anxiety. (1, 2)

In 2020, we have had a lot to keep us anxious. Whether it be economic insecurity, health, wildfires, police shootings, protests, massive change and disruption in schedules, and now an election that could take days (or longer) to call. While you try to keep your sanity consider turning off the news and curling up with a cup of tea.

Other uses for Chamomile

In addition to anxiety, chamomile had been shown to:

  • help relieve colds
  • reduce the severity of menstrual cramps
  • boost the immune system
  • act as a mild sedative

Long term use of chamomile has been found to have no side effects.

Sources:

  1. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral Matricaria recutita (chamomile) extract therapy for generalized anxiety disorder
  2. Long-term Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) treatment for generalized anxiety disorder: A randomized clinical trial