May Improve Sleep Quality

Chamomile contains several special qualities that may help you sleep better. It includes apigenin, an antioxidant that attaches to certain receptors in your brain, promoting drowsiness and decreasing insomnia, or the persistent inability to sleep. In one study, postpartum women who drank chamomile tea for two weeks reported better sleep quality than those who did not. They also experienced fewer signs of depression, which is frequently associated with sleep issues.

Another study discovered that people who took 270 mg of chamomile extract twice daily for 28 days woke up 1/3 less and fell asleep 15 minutes faster than those who did not take the extract. These findings are intriguing, but additional research is needed to assess the degree of chamomile tea's sleep effects. Nonetheless, if you have difficulties falling or staying asleep, sipping chamomile tea before bed is definitely worth a try.