references
Phytotherapy Research: "Therapeutic efficacy and safety of chamomile for state anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, insomnia, and sleep quality: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials and quasi-randomized trials"
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology: "Risks and Benefits of Commonly used Herbal Medicines in México"
Complementary Therapies in Medicine: "The Effect of Lavender Herbal Tea on the Anxiety and Depression of the Elderly: A Randomized Clinical Trial"
Mount Sinai: "Stinging Nettle"
Chamomile is an herbal depressant and can instigate allergies.
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Sleepytime Tea includes chamomile, spearmint, lemongrass, tilia flowers, blackberry leaves, orange blossoms, hawthorn and rosebuds. Some tea drinkers, however, may experience an allergic reaction, or a drop in blood pressure or sugar levels in response to it.
Tea with valerian should not be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, as we don’t know if the herb is safe in these instances.
The NCCIH does not report any safety concerns with chamomile when taken in amounts in tea. Valerian is also considered safe in short-term amounts, but long-term intake is not known, according to the NCCIH.
The secret to getting more zzzs may only be what’s in your teacup, but the routine you keep at night. The National Institute on Aging recommends the following in addition to your regular Sleeptime tea habit:
Stay off the phone, television or computer while trying to fall asleep. Exercise during the day and not close to bedtime. Use low light in the evening. Avoid caffeine late in the day.
Stay off the phone, television or computer while trying to fall asleep.
Exercise during the day and not close to bedtime.
Use low light in the evening.
Avoid caffeine late in the day.
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