Feeling anxious at night? A cup of chamomile tea may help you relax
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- Nutrition expert Lauren Manaker says chamomile tea after dinner may help relax the body and mind.
- Chamomile contains apigenin and other flavonoids that may interact with brain areas linked to relaxation.
- Research cited in the article suggests chamomile may help reduce symptoms of anxiety and insomnia, including among postmenopausal women.
Nighttime can intensify anxiety for some people, particularly when fatigue and free time leave more room for worrying. A cup of chamomile tea after dinner may offer one simple way to relax, nutrition experts say.
Lauren Manaker said chamomile has been used as an herbal remedy for centuries and contains plant compounds known as flavonoids, including apigenin. These compounds may interact with parts of the brain associated with relaxation.
Chamomile has been used as an herb for centuries because of its many benefits. Chamomile contains plant compounds called flavonoids, including apigenin. These compounds can interact with parts of the brain associated with relaxation.
Lori Bohn, a psychiatrist at Voyager Recovery Center, said compounds in chamomile may also affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, or HPA axis, which helps regulate the body’s response to stress.
Studies cited in the report suggest chamomile could help ease symptoms of anxiety and insomnia in different groups, not only people diagnosed with anxiety disorders. One recent study found that postmenopausal women who drank chamomile tea reported less anxiety and depression.
Recent research found that drinking chamomile tea may help postmenopausal women experience less anxiety and depression.
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