Calming herbs
Passionflower
4.0 (19 owner comments)
Taste & formCalming effect
“A mix of magnesium glycinate, Ltheanine and passion flower has helped me the most in terms of supplements.”
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Calming herbs · capsules or tea
Chamomile: What People With Stress, Anxiety or Low Mood Report on Reddit
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Chamomile flower as tea or extract.
4.0 CalmVerdict score
44 owner comments (30 with a clear rating) from r/Anxiety, r/insomnia, r/sleep, r/Supplements, r/Stress, May 2026 to October 2026. Top 21% of the 24 ranked supplements.
Owner sentiment3.7
Recommendations3.5
Tolerability4.8
ValueNot rated
Value: Not rated. The example products differ too much in dose to compare cost fairly. How we score.
The short version
Chamomile is among the better-rated supplements we track: 4.0/5. Of 30 rated owner comments, 24 were positive, 2 mixed and 4 negative; 2 mention an unwanted effect. People talk most about taste & form and calming effect.
Reddit comments are self-reported and unverified. They tell you what people noticed, not whether a supplement works or is safe for you.
Read our calming herbs guide. People also compare supplements for anxiety and worry on Reddit. Our safety notes for calming supplements cite NIH sources.
What it is
- German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is sold as tea and as extract capsules.[NCCIH]
- NCCIH says preliminary studies suggest a chamomile supplement might be helpful for generalized anxiety disorder.[NCCIH][PubMed][PubMed]
Safety and interactions
- Allergic reactions are possible, especially in people allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds or daisies. Chamomile may interact with warfarin and might weaken birth control pills.[NCCIH]
Supplements can interact with medicines. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you are pregnant, take prescription medicine, or have red-flag symptoms. See supplement safety and interactions.
Reports by concern
| Context | Rated owner comments | Positive | Negative | Unwanted effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety & worry | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Everyday stress | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
What Reddit owners say
Commonly praised
- Taste & form: 22 owner comments
- Calming effect: 12 owner comments
- Falling asleep: 3 owner comments
Common complaints
- Taste & form: 4 owner comments
- Side effects: 2 owner comments
- Calming effect: 1 owner comment
- Sleep depth: 1 owner comment
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…”
2/5 Taste & form“I am taking magnesium and drinking Chamomile it's not helping….”
1/5 Taste & form“I started drinking Chamomile tea to deal with the anxiety coming off those horrible things.”
+22 more owner comments
4/5 Calming effectTaste & form“I would recommend trying chamomile tea, magnesium glycinate, and/or a weighted blanket for relaxing before sleep.”
4/5 Taste & form“Exercise, stress management and chamomile tea in combo is all that helps me.”
4/5 Calming effectTaste & 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“Chamomile in my case I know it's more cliche answer possible but it helps me slow down mentally after overwhelming days”
4/5 Taste & form“i actually drink chamomile tea every night to help with cortisol levels.”
4/5 Calming effectFalling asleep“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“Tell them to make you an herbal tea (that helps me - Linden, chamomile) and sip it slowly, at least to get your mouth hydrated.”
4/5 Taste & form“Drinking some chamomile tea helps too. Going on walks helps but for me I feel like they can help wear off any excess anxiety after the panic attack has peaked, I don't think it's something I can do in the moment. Sorry for the wall of text…”
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 Calming effectTaste & form“And some camomile tea! Calms me down so much”
4/5 Taste & form“Chamomile and passion flower tea helped me I'd drink it half hour before I'd smoke and boom the anxiety stopped I don't know…why I found this out by accident but give it a try”
4/5 Taste & form“I also recently started drinking chamomile tea.”
4/5 Calming effectTaste & form“Honestly stuff like chamomile tea, better sleep habits, and cutting down caffeine helped me more than I expected.”
4/5 Taste & form“I am drinking chamomile tea for ages now.”
4/5 Taste & form“We tried simple things like chamomile tea and magnesium, but honestly, it's hard to know what helped.”
4/5 Calming effectFalling asleep“I find a double camomile tea combined with 300mg magnesium glycinate helps atleast calm me enough to lay there and potential drift off”
4/5 Calming effectFalling asleep“I drink chamomile tea before bed time. It makes me feel relaxed rather than tired, but it really helps me fall asleep.”
3/5 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.”
3/5 Calming effectTaste & form“I just recently started adding chamomile tea to my routine.”
2/5 Stomach upsetSide effects“chamomile tea warm milk you name it. Just made me dried out depressed and nauseous 🤢”
4/5 Calming effect“Warm milk and chamomile have worked for me in the past too, more of a ritual calming effect I think but real nonetheless.”
4/5 Calming effectTaste & form“- like stopping eating earlier, no sweets late, maybe chamomile tea, calming music, screens off 3 hrs before bedtime etc.”
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 500 mg, 60 Capsules
Price varies; check Amazon for the current price.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
Nature's Way Chamomile Flower Capsules, 100 Count (50 Servings)
$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
Price varies; check Amazon for the current price.
Research to read
Published studies (we list them so you can read the evidence yourself; inclusion is not an endorsement):
- J Clin Psychopharmacol 2009: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral Matricaria recutita (chamomile) extract therapy for generalized anxiety disorder.
- Phytomedicine 2016: Long-term chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) treatment for generalized anxiety disorder: A randomized clinical trial.
- Pharmacol Res 2022: Medicinal herbs for the treatment of anxiety: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.
FAQ
What do people say about Chamomile for stress, anxiety or mood on Reddit?
Across 44 Reddit comments from people who say they have used it, 24 of 30 rated comments were positive and 4 negative, for a CalmVerdict score of 4.0/5. These are self-reported experiences, not clinical evidence.
Do people report side effects with Chamomile?
2 of 30 rated owner comments (7%) describe an unwanted effect such as drowsiness, headache, stomach upset or feeling flat. 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 describe anxiety or constant worry (10 comments, 5 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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