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What is Chamomile? A Relaxing Herb With Many Benefits

Chamomile

Chamomile is a natural remedy with a rich history of traditional medicine to help promote relaxation, sleep, and digestive health. Parents, chamomile could be just what your little bee needs to help them unwind. Read on to learn all about its soothing properties and how your hive could benefit from this popular herb!

What is Chamomile?

Chamomile is an herb that has small white flowers with a daisy-like appearance due to its relation to the Asteraceae plant family. Its aroma is slightly sweet. The active compounds in chamomile, especially apigenin, help contribute to its calming effects. Apigenin is a flavonoid, or a class of plant compound, that binds to receptors in the brain to help promote relaxation.

Benefits of Chamomile

Relaxation and Sleep

Chamomile is known for its calming properties. Zarbee’s Gentle Bedtime Gummies are made with natural chamomile to help your little one’s body and mind relax before bed*.

Incorporating Chamomile Into Your Routine

Chamomile supplements are available in a variety of forms, making it easy to incorporate into your hive’s wellness routine. Capsules, tablets, liquid extracts, and gummies like our Children’s Calm Gummies all provide an easy way to access its calming effects.

FAQs

Yes, chamomile is an agent with calming properties which can help the mind and body relax before bed, making it easier to unwind and fall asleep.

Chamomile is considered safe for most people, but it can cause allergic reactions in certain individuals. It’s best to consult with your pediatrician or healthcare provider before introducing new herbs or supplements.

No, chamomile is naturally caffeine-free!

Chamomile is generally safe for kids when it’s used in appropriate doses. Supplements like Zarbee’s Gentle Bedtime Gummies or Children’s Calm Gummies can help your child unwind and feel more relaxed*. Consult your pediatrician before using any herbal remedies, especially if your little one has allergies.

References

  1. A Guide to Common Medicinal Herbs, Johns Hopkins, https://johnshopkinshealthcare.staywellsolutionsonline.com/1,1169
  2. Natural Sleep Aids: Home Remedies to Help You Snooze, Johnson Hopkins Medicine, https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/articles/2018/05/natural-sleep-aids-home-remedies-to-help-you-snooze
  3. Herbal Supplements: Why to Check With a Healthcare Provider First, Cleveland Clinic, https://health.clevelandclinic.org/herbal-supplements-use
  4. Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future, NIH, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2995283

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