Chamomile Tea Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Chamomile is well-established as an effective agent for reducing pain severity and inflammation, with meta-analyses confirming its utility in promoting wound healing and maintaining mucosal integrity (the health of the lining of the mouth and gut) .
Oral intake of chamomile can help improve symptoms of anxiety, though systematic reviews note that results across clinical trials have been somewhat inconsistent .
Chamomile tea contains apigenin, a flavonoid (a plant-based antioxidant) that binds to specific receptors in the brain to promote sleepiness and reduce nighttime awakenings .
While often used for sleep, systematic reviews indicate that while it may improve general sleep quality and latency (the time it takes to fall asleep), it has a limited effect on clinical insomnia .
Early research suggests that chamomile may have an affinity for estrogen receptors and could potentially interact with blood-thinning medications like warfarin due to its natural coumarin content .

Interesting fact

The name chamomile is derived from the Greek word 'khamaimēlon', which translates to 'earth apple' in reference to the plant's distinctive apple-like scent.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

SOURCE

Water

kcal per 100g

Carbs0.20g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.01g

Monounsat0.00g

Saturated0.00g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

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Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Low water footprint and minimal processing requirements compared to true teas.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Airtight Container

1–2 years

Store dried flowers or tea bags in a cool, dry place to preserve volatile oils.

Away From Direct Sunlight

1–2 years

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

Phenol-Explorer

2 contributing source foods

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Anti-inflammatory effect of chamomile from randomized clinical trials: a systematic review and meta-analyses - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Effect of Oral Chamomile on Anxiety: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials - PMC

[2]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Plant Extracts for Sleep Disturbances: A Systematic Review - PMC

[3]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nutritional Interventions for Enhancing Sleep Quality: The Role of ...

[4]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Efficacy and Safety of Using Chamomile Products During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period - PMC

[5]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Frequently Used Herbal Teas During Pregnancy - Short Update - PMC

[8]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

73.6

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