Lemon balm vs Chamomile
On Reddit, owners rate Chamomile higher overall (4.0 vs 3.6). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Lemon balm | Chamomile | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | capsules or tea | capsules or tea |
| CalmVerdict score | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.2 | 3.7 |
| Recommendations | 2.3 | 3.5 |
| Tolerability | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Owner comments | 23 | 44 |
| Rated comments | 10 | 30 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 0% | 7% |
| Top praise | Calming effect, Taste & form | Taste & form, Calming effect |
| Top complaints | Calming effect, Taste & form | Taste & form, Side effects |
By concern
| Context | Lemon balm | Chamomile |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety & worry | 2 of 5 positive | 5 of 10 positive |
| Everyday stress | 2 of 4 positive | 6 of 7 positive |
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What owners say about Lemon balm
3/5 Calming effectMood“Too much lemon balm can cause GABA dysregulation.”
1/5 Calming effectTaste & form“Then when i found on my own, the lemon balm tea i was using copious amounts of during ealry sobriety, for calm, can have a negative effect on thyroid...”
4/5 Calming effectFalling asleep“Someone on here recommended Lemon Balm tincture by Vimergy, o bought it and loved how it made me feel.”
What owners say about Chamomile
4/5 Calming effectTaste & form“I mix it (it tastes sweet) with chamomile tea before bed.”
4/5 Taste & form“Hey Chamomile tea helped me but everyones different.”
4/5 Calming effectTaste & 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…”
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