Chamomile for Anxiety

[Kinlay]

Over the years I have often enjoyed a cup of relaxing chamomile tea. I have been having a lot of issues with side effects from meds, so am currently trying numerous other approaches - all after conducting a lot of research (I do that for a living). I've been trying chamomile at night for my anxiety, and after a full week feel like I am seeing the benefits not only right away, but throughout the next day. It turns out that it contain a component called apigenin that actually mimics the activity of benzodiazepines. I am really excited about this and wanted to share. There are also a few research studies that point to the benefits of chamomile for GAD (never enough research because they aren't funded as big pharma is), which I have, so am hopeful that keeping up with this routine will help!

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Do be aware that it can thin the blood, so if you are on blood thinners or have any sort of bleeding problems, consult a doctor. Hopefully others will find some benefit as well.

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I think I will give this is a try. Thank you.

[Arymretep]

Chamomile tea is well known for helping you relax, I drink it regularly, glad it helps you too

[Dolphin14]

I think I will order some

Thank you

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[Starrlight]

love it

[Teaching]

I'm glad you found something that helps. I take chamomile tea.

[punkster]

Thanks for posting this. I will have to give it a try. Currently, I am using CBD gummies (no THC) and they help with my anxiety. They are expensive, though. Are you drinking the tea? How much and how often? How long did it take after consistent use to notice a difference?

[Kinlay in reply to punkster]

I am drinking one cup nightly as part of my wind-down routine, but I am seeing it recommended for two to three cups a day. I drink regular tea during the day, and it has theanine which also can help with anxiety, which is why I'm only drinking the chamomile at night. I am pretty reactive, so felt some relaxation pretty much after every cup, but after a week started to feel like it made a difference the next day as well. I'm actually just buying the generic Walmart brand, which is super inexpensive.

I'd experiment with it a bit to see what works for you, but would definitely give it a week or two of regular use to really evaluate it. Since it also works as an aromatherapy, I make sure to inhale the steam as I drink. Good luck! I hope it helps you.

[Agora1]

Hi Kinlay, Chamomile Tea does have the properties to relax you.

Just know if you are on blood thinners like me (A-Fib) I have to be

careful as it thins the blood. Always let your doctor know what

over the counter products you are using when on medication. Be Safe xx

[Kinlay in reply to Agora1]

Good point! Let me add that to my post.

[Agora1 in reply to Kinlay]

Thanks Kinlay, xx

[PetiteCheval]

I ordered some yesterday. I am so happy to hear that it is helping you. I hope mine will arrive soon.

[designguy]

Good post, i've also found Valerian Root tincture and Phosphatidyl Serine good for anxiety which I take at night. There is also a good book "The anti-anxiety food solution" by Trudy Scott that has good info about food, diet and natural supplements.

[bethelbee]

Good to know about being careful if on anticoagulants. I'm on them since having a cardiac event with new stent placement in April.