Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used chamomile to alleviate conditions as diverse as colds, sore throats, abscesses, eczema, anxiety and insomnia. Indeed, the herb contains a chemical called apigenin, a mild sedative that, among other actions, stimulates the same receptors as benzodiazepines. Now Taiwanese nurses report that chamomile tea may alleviate depression and improve sleep quality in post-partum women.
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