Chamomile Tea As A Sedative
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Lavender? I've never heard of that before. How does it work for you? Would you say it's stronger or weaker than chamomile?
Sugarhill
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I've never considered it a sedative, but I normally reserve it for nighttime drinking as I do believe that it will help greatly in trying to get to sleep. Outside of that, I wouldn't have much use for chamomile as I think there are other types of tea that I find to be more enjoyable to drink.
Isabellas2007
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This tea does relax your nerves some. I know when I am really hyped up I will drink some of it to help me sleep. Then I am able to rest all night and not have to be concerned about waking up nervous or feeling exhausted anymore.
love001
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This is a very nice tea, i drink it almost every night, sometime i'm drinking linden tea
Jesi
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I'm not sure sedative is the best word. Chamomile contains a natural muscle relaxant of sorts and this does have an affect on the overall neuron-muscular system. However most substances considered sedatives have a much stronger impact on said system. so you could call it a sedative, yes.... but it's not going to "sedate you" per se.
If you are looking for a sedative try the following:
Valerian (stronger muscle relaxant), Lemon Balm and Lady's slipper in equal amounts up to a teaspoon - do not put much more and do not drink this (did I mention you fix this as a tea?) unless you have a day or so you can devote to sleep....
so on a scale:
chamomile = helps you sleep
Valerian = removal of painful muscle spasms and soreness + sleeping
The recipe I just gave = zzzzzzzzzzz ... "dude are you in a coma?"
As to where Chamomile is much more of a muscle relaxant. This is not to say that Lavender is not but that it is more psychological in nature than physical.
If you are looking for a sedative try the following:
Valerian (stronger muscle relaxant), Lemon Balm and Lady's slipper in equal amounts up to a teaspoon - do not put much more and do not drink this (did I mention you fix this as a tea?) unless you have a day or so you can devote to sleep....
so on a scale:
chamomile = helps you sleep
Valerian = removal of painful muscle spasms and soreness + sleeping
The recipe I just gave = zzzzzzzzzzz ... "dude are you in a coma?"
I would necessarily compare them head to head. Lavender helps sooth the mind. the best way to describe it is through the old witchcraft and folk-lore viewpoint of it. It has an affinity with a very dynamic motive mind yet at the same time has calming properties. It's considers a sympathetic healer of sorts.
As to where Chamomile is much more of a muscle relaxant. This is not to say that Lavender is not but that it is more psychological in nature than physical.
Jesi
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No problem
LiquidatorBrunt
Member
Like many I enjoy it primarily before bed. The times I've drank it during the day has resulted in some drowsiness. The longer I've been drinking it I feel I have developed some tolerance to it's sedative effect. Other times I feel it lightens my mood to such an extent that it actually makes it more difficult for me to sleep.
shaunche
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The active ingredient in chamoille tea has anti-inflammatory properties. I use it when I am suffering from constipation and feel bloated. A few mugs of chamoille tea relieves the bloating and discomfort in my stomach.
It could be used as a sedative but that would suggest you are drinking too much.
It could be used as a sedative but that would suggest you are drinking too much.
beckyv1265
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I think many warm teas or even milk would relax and help you sleep. I like valerian root for relaxing my muscles. I don't drink it in a tea. I take it in capsule form because it stinks so. lol I am not a big tea drinker though. I usualy am drinking coffee up till bedtime. That is untill I pass out. I can never stay awake at night. I try to but after I put the kids to bed I passs out cold for 7-8 hours.