Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) as a Sleep Aid: Evidence, Mechanisms, Safety, and Practical Bedtime Guidance
Seed topic: Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), a medicinal herb used as tea or inhaled/aromatherapy preparations, is most commonly sought for insomnia and anxiety-adjacent sleep disturbances. Clinically, the relevant question is not whether chamomile can “guarantee” sleep, but how its bioactive constituents may modulate arousal systems, anxiety pathways, and circadian-related sleep processes, and what… Read More »