Weight-management kitchen
Evening Chamomile & Lemon Balm Tea
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp dried chamomile flowers
- 1 tsp dried lemon balm leaves
- 8 fl oz (240 ml) just-boiled water
Step by step
- Combine the herbs in an infuser.
- Pour just-boiled water over them.
- Cover and steep 5–7 minutes.
- Strain and enjoy an hour before bed.
Traditional and historical use
Chamomile and lemon balm have been evening herbs in European homes for centuries; Culpeper wrote of balm in 1653.
“it causes the mind and heart to become merry, and revives the heart, faintings and swoonings”
What modern research says
NCCIH notes limited research on chamomile for sleep. Good sleep is part of overall healthy habits, but this tea has not been shown to affect weight.
Safety notes
- People allergic to ragweed or daisies may react to chamomile.
- May add to the effect of sedative medicines.