Chamomile Extract
Chamomile extract is derived from the flowers of Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile), one of the most widely consumed herbal preparations worldwide. It contains a range of bioactive compounds, most notably the flavonoid apigenin, along with bisabolol and chamazulene. Chamomile has been used for centuries as a calming botanical and is now studied for its effects on sleep, anxiety, and mild digestive discomfort.
Expert Evidence
13 references from 1 expert
“Things like magnesium threonate, theanine, chamomile extract, and glycine, along with lesser-known things like saffron and valerian root, are all clinically supported ingredients that can help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling more refreshed.”
How Your Thoughts Are Built & How You Can Shape Them | Dr. Jennifer Groh
44:4113 references in 10 episodes from 2021–2025
Huberman personally uses chamomile extract for relaxation and sleep, and recognizes its clinically supported benefits for sleep quality. However, he has repeatedly stated he does not recommend chamomile extract as a general recommendation, with one exception for athletes.
Consumption
Huberman uses chamomile extract for relaxation, either as chamomile tea or a chamomile extract supplement.
Benefits
Huberman highlights chamomile extract as a clinically supported sleep aid that can help with falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking refreshed, and notes its calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
Best Practices
Huberman consumes it as either chamomile tea or a chamomile extract supplement, though no specific dosing guidance was discussed.
Cautions
Huberman has repeatedly said he does not recommend chamomile extract for general use, though he does recommend it specifically for athletes.
Side Effects
- Allergic reactions in those sensitive to Asteraceae/ragweed family plants
- Mild drowsiness
- Nausea at high doses
- Potential interaction with blood-thinning medications
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