Chamomile supplementation promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety.
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 92/100
Clinical and pharmacological evidence indicates that chamomile supplementation possesses anxiolytic properties and promotes relaxation, showing modest effectiveness in reducing symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder.
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Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with a bright future (Review)
2010 · cited by 514
This review notes that chamomile is traditionally used as a sedative and for conditions such as insomnia and general medicinal properties.
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Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.): A Review of Ethnomedicinal Use, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Uses
2022 · cited by 262
The review details chamomile's pharmacological profiles, confirming traditional uses as a sedative and anti-depressant agent.
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Oral Matricaria recutita (Chamomile) Extract Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
2009 · cited by 217
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial demonstrated that chamomile extract has modest anxiolytic activity in patients with mild to moderate generalized anxiety disorder.
Chamomile: A Review of Its Traditional Uses, Chemical Constituents, Pharmacological Activities and Quality Control Studies
2022 · cited by 153
This review highlights various pharmacological activities of chamomile, including antidepressant and neuroprotective effects.
A systematic review study of therapeutic effects of Matricaria recuitta chamomile (chamomile)
2016 · cited by 135
This systematic review documents the traditional and therapeutic usage of chamomile, including its antidepressant properties.
Putative Antidepressant Effect of Chamomile ( <i>Matricaria chamomilla</i> L.) Oral Extract in Subjects with Comorbid Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression
2019 · cited by 64
This clinical investigation supports chamomile's anxiolytic activity and indicates potential antidepressant effects in subjects with generalized anxiety disorder.