The Bedtime Herb · 2026

Chamomile — benefits & uses

The little daisy behind every calming cup — what it does for sleep, nerves and digestion, and how to grow it.

White chamomile flowers with a cup of chamomile tea on a wooden table
Traditional use

Sleep & calm

The classic bedtime tea — gently settles the nerves and helps you wind down at night.

Also for

Digestion

Eases an upset, cramping stomach — the after-dinner and bedtime tea in one.

Grows like

A weed

Cheerful, self-seeding and nearly foolproof — one of the best herbs for a first-time grower.

Safety

Ragweed allergy

Very gentle, but skip it if you're allergic to ragweed/daisies. Easy on almost everyone else.

Simple bedtime tea: steep 1 tbsp dried chamomile flowers, covered, 5 min, 30 min before bed. Honey optional. Not medical advice.

Grown & used, on video

Grow your own chamomile

Chamomile is one of the ten non-GMO seed varieties in Nicole Apelian's Medicinal Garden Kit, with her remedy guide covering its uses.

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