Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

A 2017 study assessed the short-term treatment of generalized anxiety using

chamomile extract. Researchers found that after eight weeks, 58.1 percent of
participants reported a reduction of their anxiety symptoms.

Low morning levels of a hormone called cortisol have been linked with anxiety
disorders. A small 2018 study found that chamomile therapy helped reduce
anxiety symptoms and increased morning cortisol levels.

Depression

Depression and anxiety often occur together. One study used oral German
chamomile extract in people with anxiety and depression.

Researchers observed a significant reduction in depression symptoms after

eight weeks of treatment in the group that were given chamomile extract.

However, it’s important to note that while chamomile extract can be taken
orally, chamomile essential oil should not be ingested.

Sleep aid

Chamomile has long been associated with promoting a good night’s sleep,
and research seems to back that up. Used as an herb, it’s often taken by
mouth.
In a study of 60 elderly people, the participants were divided into two groups.
One group was given capsules of chamomile extract twice a day, while the
others were given a placebo.

At the end of the study, there was a significant increase in the sleep quality of
those who took the chamomile extracts when compared to the group who
were given the placebo.