Chamomile tea is a caffeine-free herbal infusion prepared from the dried flowers of the chamomile plant . The beverage is historically associated with treating anxiety and insomnia, and is widely recognized as a gentle sleep aid . Research into the tea’s effects suggests phytochemicals within the flowers may influence brain neurotransmitters related to sleep and mood [1]. A growing public interest in plant-based alternatives to conventional sleep medications has been reported, with the botanical industry now valued at over $7 billion [3]. Reported Mechanisms for Sleep Induction A 2011 study published in European Neuropsychopharmacology identified three primary effects of chamomile phytochemicals on the central nervous…

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