Michelia champaca vs Chamomile

Tropical tree of South and Southeast Asia with intensely fragrant orange or yellow flowers, sacred Hindu tree.

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.

linalool, beta-pinene, alpha-terpineol, alkaloids, flavonoids

Apigenin, Bisabolol, Chamazulene, Matricin, Luteolin

Sacred to Hindu goddess Lakshmi, Traditional Ayurvedic medicine for fever digestive conditions and skin

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

Aromatherapy relaxation, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Fever reduction

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

Flower tea: 3-5g per cup 2x/day; Essential oil for aromatherapy

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

Pregnancy in high doses

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

Skin sensitization from essential oil

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