Chamomile is a daisy-like flower that is part of the Asteraceae family.
Tea made from this plant has been consumed for ages. It has multiple health benefits, including relieving cold symptoms, reducing inflammation, and improving skin health.
A 2024 review concluded that chamomile did improve sleep, especially the number of awakenings after sleep or staying asleep. Drinking chamomile tea did not result in an improvement in the duration of sleep, percentage of sleep efficiency, or daytime functioning.
To make chamomile tea at home, add 4 tablespoons of fresh (or 2 tablespoons of dried) chamomile flowers to 1 cup (237 ml) of boiling water. Let the flowers steep for about 5 minutes before using a mesh strainer to drain the liquid from the flowers.