Lemon balm vs Chamomile
On Reddit, owners rate Lemon balm higher overall (3.9 vs 3.7). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Lemon balm | Chamomile | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | capsules or tea | tea or capsules |
| SnoozeVerdict score | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Recommendations | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Tolerability | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Owner comments | 30 | 82 |
| Rated comments | 15 | 42 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 7% | 12% |
| Top praise | Falling asleep faster, Deeper sleep | Taste & form, Dose & timing |
| Top complaints | Side effects | Side effects, Taste & form |
By sleep problem
| Context | Lemon balm | Chamomile |
|---|---|---|
| Falling asleep | 3 of 3 positive | 4 of 5 positive |
| Deep sleep | Too few comments | 2 of 3 positive |
| Anxiety at night | Too few comments | 2 of 3 positive |
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What owners say about Lemon balm
4/5“Passionflower extract and Lemon balm extract helped me a lot.”
4/5 Taste & form“I tried the lemon balm tea and trazadone.”
5/5 CalmingFalling asleep faster“Im on my 2nd month bestie, you will be ok, for a racing mind I always use lemon balm and L theanine drops, go buy those and give it a try i swear by it, if u dont fall asleep it'll mellow your brain out”
What owners say about Chamomile
4/5 CalmingTaste & form“I mix it (it tastes sweet) with chamomile tea before bed.”
4/5 CalmingTaste & form“Panadol night yesterday so around 27 hours ago I felt a little dizzy but didn't sleep, showered right after taking the pills to help me relax more but nothing except a little drowsiness, chamomile tea I think like 23 hours ago, then I just…”
4/5 CalmingTaste & form“I would recommend trying chamomile tea, magnesium glycinate, and/or a weighted blanket for relaxing before sleep.”
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