Herbal Tea: Chamomile Tea

Last Updated: Sep. 5, 2010

Chamomile, also spelled camomile, is an herb widely used in herbal teas, both on its own and in blends. It is commonly used in herbal teas, but is rarely blended with the tea plant. Because chamomile is so frequently used in herbal blends, and many herbal teas containing chamomile and other ingredients are marketed as "chamomile" or "chamomile tea", the pure herb is sometimes labeled pure chamomile tea or pure camomile tea. Chamomile tea is caffeine-free and is often described as having a calming or soothing quality. It is popular as a bedtime drink.

Chamomile is not a single species, but rather a complex of similar species. Matricaria recutita, often called German chamomile, is a species native to Europe, and is the chamomile most commonly used in herbal teas--usually when you see chamomile for sale it refers to this species. This plant is grown in many countries with diverse climates, from Germany to Guatemala and Egypt. Matricaria discoidea, also called Pineapple weed is a closely related species native to North America, and can also be used for tea. Roman chamomile, Anthemis nobilis, is another similar species, and has medicinal uses.

This category is for teas containing exclusively chamomile and no other herbs. For blends containing chamomile together with other herbs, see chamomile blend.

Health Benefits:

Chamomile has long been thought to have a relaxing effect. A study published in 2001 found that drinking chamomile tea was more relaxing than hot water, measured by observing heart rate, skin temperature, and other physiological indicators of relaxation.[1]

Recent scientific research points to a number of other health benefits of Chamomile as well. A 2006 review of the scientific literature summarized that chamomile tea has been found to have moderate antioxidant and antimicrobial effects, and there is some evidence that it has potent anti-inflammatory activity, as well as antimutagenic, cholesterol-lowering, antispasmodic, and anti-anxiety activity.[2] A 2008 study suggested that chamomile could be useful for preventing or treating diabetes.[3]

Allergic Reaction:

While not common, there are documented cases of severe allergic reactions to Chamomile. Chamomile is in the aster/daisy family, which also contains common allergens such as ragweed and mugwort; allergies to these plants can cause cross-reactivity and produce a reaction.[4] Those with known allergies or risk of allergies to plants in this family should thus exercise caution with the use of chamomile tea or any products containing chamomile.

Listings of this style of tea: (38 not including sub-styles - show sub-styles)

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	Tea:	Brand:	Region:	# Ratings:
	Cozy Chamomile® Herbal Tea	Bigelow Tea	?????
	Chamomile Herbal Tea	Tetley Tea	?????
	Chamomile Herbal Tea	Carrington Tea	?????
	Chamomile Herbal Tea	Celestial Seasonings	?????
	Pure Camomile (Chamomile)	Twinings	?????
	Golden Chamomile Tea	Bromley Tea	?????
	Egyptian Chamomile	Bromley Tea	?????
	Chamomile Tea	Ten Ren Tea	?????
	Chamomile	Two Leaves and A Bud	Egypt
	Chamomile Herbal Tea	Stash Tea	?????
	Organic Chamomile Herbal Tea	Stash Tea	?????
	Golden Chamomile Blossoms	Rishi Tea	Egypt
	Chamomile	Adagio Teas	Egypt
	Chamomile	Drink The Leaf	Germany
	Elegant Night	The Tea Set	?????
	Chamomile	Trader Joe's	?????
	Organic Chamomile Herbal Tea	Trader Joe's	?????
	Chamomile Flowers	Badia	?????
	Chamomile Tea	Badia	?????
	Comforting Chamomile	Yogi Tea	?????

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