Calming herbs
Lemon balm
3.9 (30 owner comments)
Falling asleep fasterDeeper sleep
“Passionflower extract and Lemon balm extract helped me a lot.”
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Calming herbs · tea or capsules
Chamomile for Sleep: What People Report on Reddit
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Chamomile flower as tea or extract.
3.7 SnoozeVerdict score
82 owner comments (42 with a clear rating) from r/insomnia, r/sleep, r/Supplements, r/Anxiety, r/Nootropics, r/Stress, May 2026 to October 2026. Top 45% of the 20 rated supplements.
Owner sentiment3.6
Recommendations2.5
Tolerability4.5
ValueNot rated
Value for money: Not rated. The example products differ too much in dose to compare cost fairly. How we score.
The short version
Chamomile is rated below most supplements we track: 3.7/5. Of 42 rated owner comments, 34 were positive, 3 mixed and 5 negative; 5 mention an unwanted effect. People talk most about taste & form and falling asleep faster.
Reddit comments are self-reported and unverified. They tell you what people noticed, not whether a supplement works or is safe for you.
See how herbal sleep aids score side by side. Compare the top-rated options for getting to sleep by sleep problem. Compare the top-rated options for racing thoughts by sleep problem.
What it is
- Chamomile is a daisy-family plant used as a tea or extract.[NCCIH]
- A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis pooled clinical trials of chamomile and sleep.[PubMed]
Safety and interactions
- Allergic reactions are possible, especially in people allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds or daisies.[NCCIH]
- Interactions with warfarin and some drugs processed by the liver have been reported, and it may reduce the effect of birth control pills.[NCCIH]
Supplements can interact with medicines. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you are pregnant, take prescription medicine (including sleep, anxiety or antidepressant medicines), or have ongoing sleep problems. See sleep supplement safety and interactions.
Reports by sleep problem
| Context | Rated owner comments | Positive | Negative | Unwanted effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falling asleep | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Deep sleep | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Anxiety at night | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
What Reddit owners say
Commonly praised
- Taste & form: 28 owner comments
- Calming: 8 owner comments
- Falling asleep faster: 7 owner comments
Common complaints
- Side effects: 5 owner comments
- Taste & form: 4 owner comments
- Calming: 1 owner comment
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.”
2/5 Taste & form“I drink a double camomile tea and take 300mg of magnesium glycinate every day before bed, it isn't perfect but does help.”
1/5 Side effectsFalling asleep faster“Took me years to connect the dots but yeah anything with chamomile in it I drank some Sleepytime tea once and I literally threw it up and it also gave me the worst splitting headache ever”
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4/5 CostMorning grogginess“1-2 tsp of ground chamomile (bought in bulk, whole, and very cheap from a halal market), every night, puts me to sleep, keeps my REM sleep, and keeps me asleep the whole night, dont even wake up groggy either.”
4/5 CalmingTaste & form“i found that chamomile tea helps calm me down so I drink it before sleep with my lights off and my little warm light lamp on while cozzying up on my bed and eventually when I feel like it I lay down and try to sleep, having this little…”
4/5 Taste & form“i actually drink chamomile tea every night to help with cortisol levels.”
4/5 CalmingFalling asleep faster“For me its Chamomile tea, magnesium, tart cherry juice, going to the gym (it helps me fall asleep faster if i do it 1hr before and take a nice warm shower after wards, blackout curtains, and since I have a slight sinuses infection I have…”
4/5 Taste & form“Have a handful of Pumpkin seeds (high in Magnesium) with your last meal, Get off devices/screens/social media an hour before bed and sip chamomile tea.”
4/5 Taste & form“Chamomile tea is good too I use to scoff when ppl would mention it but a nice warm cup of tea before bed and really trying to believe it helps.”
4/5 Taste & form“combination of more things, warm drink (chamomile tea is great) after the shower, sleep sound app (i use endel), freezing cold room, always going to bed at around the same time”
4/5“Chamomile worked great for maybe 3 weeks then did absolutely nothing.”
4/5 Taste & form“Have you ever tried chamomile tea? It helped me through my anxiety when it was so bad i couldnt eat or sleep for days or even weeks.”
4/5 Falling asleep fasterTaste & form“l theanine with chamomile tea before speaking helps smooth out the physical edge for me without feeling drowsy”
4/5 CalmingTaste & form“Honestly stuff like chamomile tea, better sleep habits, and cutting down caffeine helped me more than I expected.”
4/5 Taste & form“Goes away when I drink my concentrated chamomile/ lavender tea that I keep”
4/5 Falling asleep fasterTaste & form“If I take it in the morning it works best with chamomile tea, but I might be sleepy during the day.”
2/5 Taste & form“I tried melatonin it did nothing for me as well as chamomile tea.”
4/5 Taste & form“but for me there was nights i slept well with only drinking a chamomile tea.”
3/5 Side effectsFalling asleep faster“I find mixing chamomile, valerian root, and lemonbalm would usually help me sleep but it unfortunately only made me lethargic rather than sleepy.”
1/5 Side effectsVivid dreams“Thank you sm, I will definitely try the chamomile.”
4/5 Taste & form“I know I am also struggling but eating yogurt has helped me also chamomile tea helps too.Eat a low fat yogurt if you can before sleeping.unless you have low blood pressure problems that do not let you do it”
4/5 CalmingFalling asleep faster“I drink chamomile tea before bed time. It makes me feel relaxed rather than tired, but it really helps me fall asleep.”
3/5 Morning grogginessSide effects“I will say some things that have sometimes helped me before when waking up at odd hours before pregnancy (that were not overly sedating if you are worried about being groggy if baby wakes up) — chamomile tea with honey, L-theanine, valerian root.”
4/5 Taste & form“chamomile tea works pretty good for me, i usually drink it like 30 minutes before bed and it helps me wind down.”
4/5 Deeper sleep“the thing that ended up actually helping me stay asleep was apigenin i use the Futuro Labs one, it's like a Futuro Labs offers an Apigenin supplement derived from chamomile thing, had low expectations honestly but it's been pretty consistent for me.”
4/5“Chamomile, Melissa and passiflora helped me when my father passed away.”
4/5 Falling asleep fasterTaste & form“Honestly I just keep it simple, dark room, no phone before bed and sometimes chamomile tea knock me out better than any supplement.”
4/5 Taste & form“I've been recommended chamomile tea; it definitely soothes me.”
4/5 Taste & form“Not really..I don't drink anything after 6 which helps me ( not possibly very healthy tho) except a chamomile tea around 9”
4/5 CalmingTaste & form“- like stopping eating earlier, no sweets late, maybe chamomile tea, calming music, screens off 3 hrs before bedtime etc.”
3/5 Fast-actingFalling asleep faster“Usually that alone will almost knock me out immediately but if that doesn't work I Usually drink Chamomile tea before hand.”
4/5 Falling asleep faster“L-Theanine and magnesium glycinate are solid S-tier for me, then probably chamomile at A-tier since it works but makes me too sleepy in daytime.”
4/5 Taste & form“Good post I have insomnia I drink chamomile tea at night it does help one thing I learned I had insomnia in past then it went away then it's back you need to get tired either physically like exercise and have a sleep schedule use our…”
Example products
These are examples of Chamomile products sold on Amazon. They are not ranked by Reddit and the score above is for the ingredient, not a specific product. Check the label for dose and other ingredients.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
Swanson Chamomile Flower Extract for Relaxation, 500 mg, 60 Capsules
$15.49 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
Nature's Way Chamomile Flower Capsules, 100 Count (50 Servings), Chamomile Supplement for Traditional Calming Support*
$12.99 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
Nutricost Chamomile 750mg, 240 Vegetarian Capsules, 120 Serv
Brand on Reddit: 4.1 from 5 owner comments · Nutricost owner reviews
$15.95 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
Research to read
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FAQ
What do people with sleep problems say about Chamomile on Reddit?
Across 82 Reddit comments from people who say they have used it for sleep, 34 of 42 rated comments were positive and 5 negative, for a SnoozeVerdict score of 3.7/5. These are self-reported experiences, not clinical evidence.
Do people report side effects with Chamomile?
5 of 42 rated owner comments (12%) describe an unwanted effect such as grogginess, headaches, vivid dreams or an upset stomach. Check the safety notes on this page and ask a doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Who talks about Chamomile most?
Most rated owner comments come from people who struggle to fall asleep (5 comments, 4 positive).
Is Chamomile scored on clinical evidence?
No. The score summarizes Reddit owner comments only. Factual statements on this page link to NIH or PubMed sources, and nothing here is medical advice.
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3.8 (37 owner comments)
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What owners report →
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3.8 (45 owner comments)
Falling asleep fasterTaste & form
“tart cherry concentrate before bed knocks me out harder than anything else ive tried and i track my sleep data so i got the numbers to back it up”
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