Chamomile tea only gets healthier when you add lavender — here’s why

10 Health Benefits of Chamomile Tea—and Why You Should Drink Some Before Bed

Does drinking chamomile tea really help people fall asleep?

How to Prepare the Best Chamomile Tea: From a Tea Bag or Dried Flowers

Chamomile tea gets oversold as a sleep aid. That’s not the real benefit. Chamomile contains apigenin, a compound that binds to GABA receptors in the brain. Translation: it nudges your body toward “safe and calm,” not “knocked out.” Why this matters: • High nighttime cortisol → higher overnight glucose output • Poor sleep → worse insulin sensitivity the next day • Calming your nervous system before bed supports metabolic recovery This won’t fix insulin resistance on its own. But stacking small ha