Chamomile vs Valerian

Chamomile is one of the most widely consumed herbal teas in the world, known for its gentle calming and digestive properties. It has been used medicinally for thousands of years across Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. Its mild flavor and safety profile make it suitable for all ages.

Valerian is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia, long valued for its sedative and anxiolytic properties. It has been used since ancient Greek and Roman times for insomnia and nervousness. The root is the primary medicinal part, known for its distinctive strong odor.

Apigenin, Bisabolol, Chamazulene, Matricin, Luteolin

Valerenic acid, Isovaleric acid, Valepotriates, GABA, Hesperidin

Sleep aid, Digestive soother, Anxiety relief, Wound healing, Eye inflammation treatment

Insomnia remedy, Anxiety relief, Nervous tension, Digestive spasm relief, Headache treatment

Insomnia, Irritable bowel syndrome, Anxiety and stress, Skin inflammation, Oral mucositis

Insomnia and sleep disorders, Anxiety, Restlessness, Menstrual cramps, Muscle tension

1-4 cups tea daily, or 220-1100mg capsule daily

300-600mg root extract 30-60 minutes before bedtime

Allergy to daisy family (Asteraceae), Concurrent use with blood thinners

Liver disease, Concurrent sedative medications, Before driving or operating machinery

Allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, Nausea at high doses, Drowsiness, Contact dermatitis

Headache, Excitability (paradoxical reaction), Uneasiness, Morning grogginess, Vivid dreams