Question 1

can i be allergic to chamomile tea?

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Chamomile: Although allergic reactions are very rare, chamomile tea has the potential to trigger reactions in people who are allergic to related plants such as chamomile, celery, ragweed, daisies, marigolds, or chrysanthemums.

Question 2

how to tell if i am allergic to chamomile tea?

Accepted Answer

Allergic: People with ragweed allergies can experience paradoxical reactions when using chamomile to help with sleep. It could cause itching or rash if allergic. If there is swelling of lips, tongue or airway or difficulty breathing - that requires immediate medical attention.

Question 3

is it possible for chamomile tea to affect the way st john's wort works?

Accepted Answer

St John's Wort: St John's Wort is used for Depression.
Chamomile Tea is used for relaxation.
It is suggested that German Chamomile and St. John's Wort should not be taken at the same time. If they are used together and sedation increases to an unsafe level, either German Chamomile or St. John's wort or both may need to be stopped.
Do Breathing and Music Relaxation, Yoga, Meditation 
See Physician for diagnosis

Question 4

is it bad to drink chamomile tea everyday?

Accepted Answer

No, that is fine.: Chamomile has many benefits. It can be used to v abdominal cramps, improve pms/ menstrual cramps, to help abort migraine headaches (if used early on) & to v restlessness associated w sleep. It can v mild anxiety. It has been used topically for burns. It can cause drowsiness or allergic reactions (ragweed)it is not recommended during pregnancy or if taking blood thinning medications.

Question 5

what health benefits does chamomile tea have?

Accepted Answer

Chamomile: is a relaxing tea that can help with sleep.

Question 6

how long will i sleep after one cup of chamomile tea?

Accepted Answer

Chamomille: It only helps if you have a mild sleep problem. If you are depressed, it may not help for very long as short sleep is a major symptom of depression. Herb is not powerful enough to fight insomnia of depression, but won't hurt if you combine it with proper meds.

Question 7

how many times can i drink chamomile tea a day if organic?

Accepted Answer

No limit: You can have as much chamomile tea as you want.

Question 8

is there anything bad about drinking chamomile tea every night? yea bags and non organic

Accepted Answer

Chamomile is calming: Many people benefit from the calming effects of chamomile tea and it should not harm you taken on a regular basis. Chamomile tea is non caffeinated and a popular herbal remedy for anxiety used by millions of people in the US. You may benefit from melatonin in a 5mg dose if your sleep is disturbed by a circadian rhythm disorder due to travel or shift work. Normal melatonin levels decline with age!

Question 9

i have been taking chamomile tea for several months. i noticed my inr went from .9 to 1.1. could this be a factor?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The tea may be contributing to a change in your INR, but that change is insignificant and should have no effects on your health. It is small enough to be variation in the process of the testing.

Question 10

is chamomile tea low in potassium?

Accepted Answer

Yes - no potassium: Chamomile teas has 0.0mg of potassium.

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