THE EFFECT OF CHAMOMILE TEA TO INDUCE A PERSON'S SLEEPINESS

A Research Paper
Junior High School – Science Curriculum

MATTHEW L. PADILLA
STEPHANIE CLAIRE B. GEVERO
SYBIL MAXINNE A. MADROÑAL
MYRLIN LOVE C. MANDAWE

June 2021
THE EFFECT OF CHAMOMILE TEA TO INDUCE A PERSON'S SLEEPINESS

A Research Paper
presented to the Institution Review Committee of
Department of Research, Gusa Regional Science High School - X
In partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for
Research 4 for Junior High School

Junior High School – Science Curriculum

MATTHEW L. PADILLA
STEPHANIE CLAIRE B. GEVERO
SYBIL MAXINNE A. MADROÑAL
MYRLIN LOVE C. MANDAWE

June 2021
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 Sybil Madroñal THE EFFECT OF CHAMOMILE TEA TO
Myrlin Mandawe INDUCE A PERSON'S SLEEPINESS
Stephanie Gevero
Matthew Padilla
Grade 10-Kimz

Adam Ray H. Manlunas

Adviser

ABSTRACT

The effects of the chamomile tea to induce sleep among the select residents
living in Barangay Cugman, Cagayan De Oro City were assessed through the
conduct of a survey wherein the researchers figured the hours of sleep, and how the
respondents felt after taking the chamomile tea. During the investigation, the
researchers asked for consent before giving out chamomile tea. Few of the residents
were currently experiencing anxiety and stress before the intake. The researchers
found the following results of the conducted survey. 60% responded that they felt
relaxed and according to the results, most respondents slept for approximately 8-9
hours after taking a cup of chamomile tea. The analysis obtained positive results and
responses which led the researchers to the conclusion that chamomile tea is indeed
a great tool in treating insomnia and stress. A survey is conducted to find if the given
thesis statement has a significant value. The survey results showed that a lot of
people find relaxation upon the intake of chamomile tea. As shown by the survey's
positive findings, chamomile tea has proven itself that it is indeed significant in aiding
a person who is suffering from insomnia and stress. In conclusion, the survey served
as a method to prove and confirm the effects of chamomile tea, as also mentioned in
the study's cited related literatures. For future researchers, this could serve as a
baseline for their study since the survey yielded good results therefore chamomile
tea is an effective treatment for people with insomnia.

Keywords: anxiety, chamomile, insomnia

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to express our gratitude to our research adviser, Adam Ray H.

Manlunas for guiding and giving advice to the researchers along the making of the research

paper.

To our language editor and English adviser, Jasmine Joy I. Tiempo who corrected the

research paper.

To the supportive parents, who aided the researchers spiritually and gave moral

support to motivate the researchers.

To the researchers who took part and contributed to the process in making this study.

And lastly, to God almighty for giving the researchers wisdom, strength, and

guidance to complete this research study.

 Table of Contents

Cover Poster …………………………………………….. i

Title Page …………………………………………….. ii

Approval Sheet …………………………………………….. iii
Abstract …………………………………………….. iv
Acknowledgement …………………………………………….. v
Table of Contents …………………………………………….. vi
List of Figures …………………………………………….. viii
Chapter 1
Introduction …………………………………………….. 1
Conceptual Framework …………………………………….. 2
Research Questions …………………………………….. 3
Significance of the Study …………………………………….. 3
Scope and Limitation …………………………………….. 4
Definition of Terms …………………………………….. 4
Chapter 2 Review of Related Literature and Studies 6
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Research Design …………………………………….. 12
Research Setting …………………………………….. 12
Data Collection Method …………………………………….. 13
Field Sampling …………………………………….. 13
Sampling Scheme …………………………………….. 13
 Preparation of Chamomile Tea .……………………………. 14
Respondents of the Study ……………………………………. 14
Data Gathering Procedure ……………………………………. 14
Chapter 4 Presentation, Analysis, and Discussion of Data
Effects of Chamomile Tea Among the
Residents of Barangay Cugman ……………………………… 16
Effects of Chamomile Tea Towards People Who Suffer
from Anxiety, Stress, or Insomnia …………………………… 19
Chapter 5 Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations
Summary of Findings …………………………………….. 21
Conclusions …………………………………….. 21
Recommendations …………………………………….. 22
References …………………………………………….. 23
Appendices ……………………………………………..
Appendix A Letter of Communication Request …………….. 26

Appendix B Questionnaires or Observation Checklist …….. 27

Appendix C Coded Data/Statistical Results …………….. 31

Appendix D Documentation …………………………….. 33

Appendix E Curriculum Vitae …………………………….. 34

 List of Figures

Figure Page

1 Schematic diagram of the independent and dependent variables of

of the study ……………………………………………..…………… 2

2.1 Map of Zone 8 Barangay Cugman, Cagayan De Oro City …………. 13

2.2 Documentation during the conduction of survey …………………… 15

3.1 Number of respondents who experienced anxiety

and/or stress before the intake of Chamomile Tea …………………. 16

3.2 Data presentation of how the respondents felt

after Chamomile Tea intake ………………………………………... 17

3.3 The amount of time the respondents took to fall asleep

after Chamomile Tea intake ………………………………………... 18

3.4 Hours of sleep the respondents had after

Chamomile Tea intake …………………………………………….... 19
 Chapter 1
Introduction

Chamomile has some special properties that can help you sleep better. It contains

apigenin, an antioxidant that attaches to specific receptors in the brain, promoting sleepiness

and reducing insomnia, or the inability to sleep on a regular basis. In one study, postpartum

women who drank chamomile tea for two weeks had better sleep quality than women who

did not drink the tea (Elliott, 2017).

Chamomile tea has long been used as a folk medicine to treat a variety of health

problems. Researchers are continually investigating its efficacy in the treatment of diseases

such as cancer and diabetes. So far, studies into the potency of chamomile tea have yielded

promising results. However, studies differ, with some demonstrating tangible advantages

over natural treatments and others merely suggesting them. Chamomile tea is safe to try as an

alternative to other medications for most people, but it should not be used in lieu of

conventional medical care for serious illnesses (Villines, 2020).

Cancer, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, depression, and age-related function

loss are major public health concerns worldwide, especially in developing countries. It is

thought that a combination of daily physical activity and a balanced diet will help avoid these

diseases as well as aid in the treatment of those who already have them (Salehi, 2019).
 Before its discovery as a central drug, apigenin was used by humans in the form of a

plant extract to treat a variety of diseases and inflammatory conditions. Apigenin is a yellow

crystalline powder that belongs to the flavone class and is the aglycone of many naturally

occurring glycosides. Its chemical name is 4′, 5, 7, -trihydroxyflavone. It's water insoluble,

but it's soluble in organic solvents. Apigenin is thought to have a variety of pharmacological

properties, including anti-inflammatory, anti-toxicant, anti-cancer, and so on (Fahad, 2016).

Conceptual Framework

Independent Variables Dependent Variables

Commitment of
the Respondents
Chamomile Tea

Hours of Sleep

The target group

of the
researchers
The Respondent’s
Response

Figure 1. Schematic diagram of the study

 The diagram shows the effectiveness of Chamomile Tea among the consented

respondents that the researchers chose to participate in the study. Chamomile is widely

known as a mild tranquillizer and sleep-inducer. Sedative effects may be due to the

flavonoid, apigenin that binds to benzodiazepine receptors in the brain. Normally

standardized extracts contain 1.2% of apigenin which is one of the most effective bioactive

agents (Srivastava, Shankar & Gupta, 2011).

Research Questions

The study aimed to prove and understand the effects of chamomile tea as an aid to

people experiencing insomnia. These effects were determined by selecting a group of

respondents for the survey. Thus, the researchers intended to answer the following questions:

1. What are the effects of the chamomile tea towards people who suffer from insomnia?

2. How much time did it take the respondents to fall asleep after ingesting chamomile

tea?

3. How much hours of sleep did the respondents have after consuming chamomile tea?

Significance of the Study

The results of the study are of great benefit to the following:

Students. If the researchers prove the effectiveness of Chamomile tea in this study, it

could encourage the students to consume this drink since it helps in reducing stress, anxiety

and could improve quality of sleep. Students need this type of consumable especially in these
times where most students lack sleep and needs something to boost up their energy and calm

down their nerves.

The Community. This study could be of aid to the community since it aimed to

determine the effectiveness of chamomile tea as a consumable to promote digestion, improve

sleep quality, benefit blood sugar control, and improve heart health. Chamomile tea can also

help in relaxing the nerves to lessen stress and anxiety.

Future Researchers. This research could be used as a baseline for future studies

related to Chamomile Tea and Apigenin. The results of this study could be a helpful

reference for future investigations.

Scope and Limitation

The general purpose of this study was to determine the effects of chamomile tea in

inducing a person’s sleepiness. Another purpose of this study was to determine the potential

of the tea to help reduce a person’s anxiety and insomnia. The population or sample of this

study is a non-probability method with convenience sample. The total duration of this study

lasted for 2 weeks. The researchers discussed about the potential of chamomile tea to help

reduce the respondent’s anxiety and insomnia. The researchers conducted a survey to collect

information about the behaviors and opinions of the respondents. The researchers chose 20

respondents. Due to the COVID restrictions implemented by the city government, all of the

respondents came from the same barangay for safety purposes. After collecting the survey

responses, the researchers started to analyze and compared the results of the survey to

recognize the effects of chamomile tea in inducing a person’s sleepiness.

Operational Definition of Terms

Apigenin – found in many plants, may be a natural product belonging to the flavones

class that’s the aglycone of several present glycosides.

Anxiety – is the immediate reaction of the body to stress. It’s a sense of anxiety or

uncertainty for what’s coming.

Chamomile – popular name for many daisy-like plants of the Asteraceae family. Two

of the species are commonly wont to make herbal infusions for traditional medicine, and

there’s some evidence that chamomile has an impact on health.

Consumable – can or are intended to be eaten, such as: consumable products, by

consuming drinking or using.

Digestion – is how your body turns food you eat into nutrients it uses for energy,

growth, and cell repair.

Flavonoids – are a variety of naturally occurring compounds present in many fruits

and vegetables.

Ingestion – is actually just an act of swallowing some substance, whether it is a safe

fluid, a food or a drug.

Insomnia – is a sleep condition in which you have difficulties falling in/or remaining

asleep. The disease may be short term (acute) or long term (chronic).
 Sleep Induction – sleep induction is a concerted attempt to get sleep by different

methods of therapeutic means, to extend periods of sleep, to improve the effectiveness of

sleep, and to minimize or avoid insomnia.

Stress – is the reaction of the body to any shift that needs modification or response.

The body responds with physical, mental and emotional reaction to these changes.

Chapter 2
Review of Related Literature

Foreign Studies

A total of 80 Taiwanese postnatal women with poor sleep quality were recruited from

November 2012‐August 2013. They were systematically assigned, with a random start, to

either the experimental group (n = 40) or the control group (n = 40). The participants in the

experimental group were instructed to drink chamomile tea for a period of 2 weeks. The

participants in the control group received regular postpartum care only. The PSQS,

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, and Postpartum Fatigue Scale were used to assess

outcomes. Two‐sample t‐tests were used to examine the mean differences in outcome

variables between the two groups. The experimental group demonstrated significantly lower

scores of physical‐symptoms‐related sleep inefficiency (t = −2·482, P = 0·015) and the

symptoms of depression (t = −2·372, P = 0·020). However, the scores for all three

instruments were similar for both groups at 4‐week post‐test, suggesting that the positive

effects of chamomile tea were limited to the immediate term (Chang & Chen, 2015).

Despite being the most commonly used herbal for sleep disorders, chamomile's

Matricaria recutita efficacy and safety for treating chronic primary insomnia is unknown.

The authors of the study examined the preliminary efficacy and safety of chamomile for

improving subjective sleep and daytime symptoms in patients with chronic insomnia. They

performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial in 34 patients aged 18-

65 years with DSM-IV primary insomnia for ≥ 6-months. Patients were randomized to 270

mg of chamomile twice daily or placebo for 28-days. The primary outcomes were sleep diary

measures. Secondary outcomes included daytime symptoms, safety assessments, and effect

size of these measures. Their research resulted with no significant differences between

groups in changes in sleep diary measures, including total sleep time (TST), sleep efficiency,

sleep latency, wake after sleep onset (WASO), sleep quality, and number of awakenings.

Effect sizes were generally small to moderate (Cohen's d ≤ 0.20 to < 0.60) with sleep latency,

night time awakenings, and Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), having moderate effect sizes in

favor of chamomile. However, TST demonstrated a moderate effect size in favor of placebo

(Zick, Wright, Sen, & Arnedt, 2011).

The dried flowers of chamomile contain many terpenoids and flavonoids contributing

to its medicinal properties. Chamomile preparations are commonly used for many human

ailments such as hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia,

ulcers, wounds, gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatic pain, and hemorrhoids. Essential oils of

chamomile are used extensively in cosmetics and aromatherapy. Many different preparations
of chamomile have been developed, the most popular of which is in the form of herbal tea

consumed more than one million cups per day. Chamomile has been used as an herbal

medication since ancient times, is still popular today and probably will continue to be used in

the future because it contains various bioactive phytochemicals that could provide

therapeutic effects. Chamomile can help in improving cardiovascular conditions, stimulate

immune system and provide some protection against cancer. Establishing whether or not

therapeutic effects of chamomile are beneficial to patients will require research and

generation of scientific evidence (Srivastava, Shankar, & Gupta, 2010).

Elderly people often suffer from sleep disorders. Chamomile due to the many health

benefits such as sedation may be effective in improving sleep quality in elderly people. The

researchers of this study aimed to determine the effect of Matricaria Chamomilla extract on

sleep quality in elderly people admitted to nursing homes of Isfahan in 2014. Participants

were selected through random continuous sampling and divided into intervention and control

groups. The intervention group received 400 mg oral capsules of chamomile twice daily,

after lunch and after dinner for 4 weeks. The control group did not receive the intervention.

Sleep quality in older adults before and after intervention were compared using the

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics

and paired t- and independent t-tests, one-way analysis of variance and liner regression

analysis, using SPSS software version 17. Before intervention, the mean score of sleep

quality both experimental and control groups showed no significant difference (P > 0.05).

After intervention, the mean score of sleep quality was a significant difference between

experimental and control groups (P < 0.001). Oral administration of chamomile extract has

sedative properties in sleep quality of hospitalized elderly patients in nursing homes.

Therefore, it can be used in similar cases and nursing care (Abdullahzadeh, Matourypour &

Naji, 2017).

Matricaria recuitta chamomilla is a plant that grows and is cultivated in some parts of

Iran. The researchers aimed to overview the therapeutic effects of this valuable plant. The

Matricaria recuitta chamomilla plant is commonly used for its antioxidant, antimicrobial,

antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antidiarrheal activities, angiogenesis activity,

anticarcinogenic, hepatoprotective, and antidiabetic effects. Besides, it is beneficial for knee

osteoarthritis, ulcerative colitis, premenstrual syndrome, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Which is why it is widely used for therapeutic and nontherapeutic purposes that trigger its

significant value. Various combinations and numerous medicinal properties of its extract, oil,
8
and leaves demand further studies about other useful and unknown properties of this

multipurpose plant (Miraj & Alesaeidi, 2016).

In this study, the researchers investigated hypnotic activities of chamomile and

passiflora extracts using sleep-disturbed model rats. A significant decrease in sleep latency

was observed with chamomile extract at a dose of 300 mg/kg, while passiflora extract

showed no effects on sleep latency even at a dose of 3000 mg/kg. No significant effects were

observed with both herbal extracts on total times of wakefulness, non-rapid eye movement

(non-REM) sleep and REM sleep. Flumazenil, a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist, at a

dose of 3 mg/kg showed a significant antagonistic effect on the shortening in sleep latency

induced by chamomile extract. No significant effects were observed with chamomile and

passiflora extracts on delta activity during non-REM sleep. In conclusion, chamomile extract

is a herb having benzodiazepine-like hypnotic activity (Shinomiya et al., 2005).

 The systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to study the efficacy and safety of

chamomile for the treatment of state anxiety, generalized anxiety disorders (GADs), sleep

quality, and insomnia in human. Our meta‐analysis of three RCTs did not show any

difference in case of anxiety (standardized mean difference = −0.15, 95% CI [−0.46, 0.16], P

= 0.4214). Moreover, there is only one RCT that evaluated the effect of chamomile on

insomnia and it found no significant change in insomnia severity index (P > 0.05). By using

HAM‐A scale, there was a significant improvement in GAD after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment

(mean difference = −1.43, 95% CI [−2.47, −0.39], P = 0.007), (MD = −1.79, 95% CI [−3.14,

−0.43], P = 0.0097), respectively. Noteworthy, the meta‐analysis showed a significant

improvement in sleep quality after chamomile administration (standardized mean difference

= −0.73, 95% CI [−1.23, −0.23], P < 0.005). Chamomile appears to be efficacious and safe

for sleep quality and GAD. Little evidence is there to show its effect on anxiety and insomnia

(Truong, et al., 2019).

A number of medicinal plants are traditionally endowed with anxiolytic or sedative

properties and, in the context of this revue, both indications are considered since the former

may induce a mood conducive to the latter. For any sleep-inducing drug to be effective, a

tranquil ambience needs to be established a priori. Thus, physical ailments (i.e. pain), factors

interfering with sleep (i.e. noise), psychological conditions causing stress, psychiatric

illnesses (i.e. depression) and other drugs that interfere with sleep (i.e. caffeine) need to be

controlled, if possible. Aromatherapy (lavender, chamomile, Ylang-Ylang) would appear to

improve sleep, but how practical a form of treatment this may be remains to be determined.

Aromatherapy constitutes a tantalising possibility (Wheatley, 2005).

 Several plant bioactive compounds have exhibited functional activities that suggest

they could play a remarkable role in preventing a wide range of chronic diseases which

includes insomnia. The largest group of naturally-occurring polyphenols are the flavonoids,

including apigenin. Chamomile flower extract, with more than 2.5 mg of apigenin, was

examined for its preliminary efficacy and safety for improving sleep and daytime symptoms

in patients with chronic insomnia. Thirty-four adults aged 18–65 years with primary

insomnia (DSM-IV criteria) lasting more than six months, with total daily sleep time less

than 6.5 h, took part in the research that was carried out. They found no significant

differences between groups in changes in sleep diary measures, including total sleep time,

sleep efficiency, sleep latency, wake after sleep onset, sleep quality, and number of

awakenings. It should be highlighted that chamomile did cause a modest improvement in

daytime functioning. The authors concluded that chamomile treatment could provide modest

benefits in terms of daytime functioning and mixed benefits in terms of sleep diary measures

(Salehi, et al., 2019).

Chamomile is a commonly used herb among older adults of Mexican origin. We

examined the effects of herbal chamomile consumption on mortality among older adults of

Mexican origin. Chamomile was used by 14% of the sample. The use of chamomile shows

protective effects against mortality in this sample of older adults of Mexican origin for

women. Chamomile use among Mexican Americans in the Hispanic EPESE was associated

with a reduction in all-cause mortality. The decrease in mortality was limited to women after

adjustment for covariates. The exact pathway for a reduction in mortality is unknown and

represents an important area for future research. Studies with improved granularity in the
measure of chamomile use in dosage and duration will lead to a better understanding of the

role of chamomile in reduced mortality (Howrey, et al., 2015).

Chapter 3
Methodology

Research Design

The research design used in this study is a qualitative descriptive type of research.

Qualitative descriptive design involves collecting and analyzing non - numerical data. Since

the study focused on the details of what, when, where and why, the researchers used this type

of design because the objective of this study was to identify the effects of chamomile tea on a

person. The researchers analyzed the data gathered among the respondents to identify how

chamomile tea affected people who suffered from insomnia, stress, and anxiety.
Research Setting

The research area was located at Zone 8, Barangay Cugman in the city of Cagayan de

Oro. Due to the quarantine restrictions, the researchers chose to select this area since it is a

residential area which made the location suitable for the study’s survey.

Figure 2.1. Map of Zone 8 Barangay Cugman, Cagayan De Oro City

Data Collection Method

 Field sampling. The surveyed data were collected at Zone 8 Cugman, Cagayan de

Oro City. The location was selected in a neighborhood where one of the researchers lived

since there were quarantine restrictions implemented. The researchers gave out chamomile

tea to each of the 18 respondents. The chamomile tea was bought from the local grocery

store.

Sampling scheme. The study lasted for 2 days. There were 18 respondents from the

same barangay for safety purposes. Majority of the respondents were women and all of them

are middle-aged. 13 of the respondents were women and 5 were men. Eighteen respondents

were given the same chamomile tea. The respondents were instructed to take the chamomile

tea once in the evening and observe how they felt the following day. The researchers then

collected the survey response of the given tea’s effects. After the respondents have taken part

of the study, the researchers started to analyze the effects of the chamomile tea in inducing a

person’s sleepiness.

Preparation of chamomile tea. The chamomile tea was bought from a local grocery

market located in the city. Afterwards, the tea was given to the respondents who were willing

to take part of the study.

Respondents of the study. The respondents were the selected residents of Barangay

Cugman. A total of 18 respondents were selectively picked by the researchers.

Data Gathering Procedure. The researchers gathered the collected survey that

contained the respondent’s feedback upon the chamomile tea intake the following day after

the respondents took the chamomile tea. After gathering the survey response, the researchers

compared and assessed the acquired data.

a) b)

c) d)

Figure 2.2. Documentation during the conduct of survey.

 Chapter 4
Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data

Effects of Chamomile Tea Among the Residents of Barangay Cugman

During the conduct of research survey among the respondents, the researchers asked

for the consent of each respondent beforehand and all of them willingly agreed to take part.
Majority of the respondents were women and all of the residents were middle-aged. Five

questions have been given out to the respondents wherein the researchers queried the major

problem statements of the study.

6%
17%

33%

44%

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Figure 3.1. Number of respondents who experienced anxiety and/or stress before the intake of Chamomile tea .
 Figure 3.1 presents that most of the respondents agreed that they had experienced

anxiety and/or stress prior to the survey. On the contrary, 6% have disagreed on the query.

The researchers presented this question to serve as a basis for the next responses to the

succeeding questions.

6%

28%

67%

Relaxed Slept well Less stressed

Figure 3.2. Data presentation of how the respondents felt after Chamomile tea intake.
 Figure 3.2 shows the data percentage of how the respondents felt after taking

Chamomile Tea. The respondents gave different responses wherein 67% felt relaxed after

intake while 28% has responded that they slept well and 5% said they were less stressed. The

figure shows positive responses from the respondents which proved that Chamomile tea

could relieve stress.

6% 6%

17%

33%

39%

10 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours

 Figure 3.3. The amount of time the respondents took to fall asleep after Chamomile tea intake .

Figure 3.3 presents the amount of time that the respondents took to fall asleep after

consuming chamomile tea. 39% responded that they fell asleep 30 minutes after consuming

the tea. Most of the respondents answered within 30 minutes to 1 hour which was the best

time to drink the tea to get its potential sleep benefits.

11% 11%

17%

33%

28%

5 hours 7 hours 8 hours 9 hours 10 hours

 Figure 3.4. Hours of sleep the respondents had after Chamomile tea intake.

In Figure 3.4, it proves the efficacy of the chamomile tea’s health benefits. According

to Figure 3.4, 33% of the respondents said that they slept for 9 hours after consuming

chamomile tea. 28% of them responded with 8 hours of sleep. The data gathered in Figure

3.4 show the efficacy of the sleep benefits contained in the chamomile tea.

Effects of Chamomile Tea Towards People Who Suffer from Anxiety, Stress, or Insomnia

The present study has been conducted for the purpose of knowing and proving the

effects of Chamomile Tea as a sleep inducer to aid the people who suffer and experience

anxiety, stress, or insomnia. As shown in the data gathered in the previous graphs, the survey

has proven positive effects regarding the potentials of chamomile tea.

According to (Srivastava, Shankar & Gupta, 2010), Chamomile has been used as an

herbal medication since ancient times, it is still popular today and probably will continue to

be used in the future because it contains various bioactive phytochemicals that could provide

therapeutic effects. It has been recorded and tested through the years that it has been an

effective sleep inducer to people who suffer from insomnia.

Based on the study of Abdullahzadeh, Matourypour & Naji, (2017), elderly people

often suffer from sleep disorders. Chamomile due to the many health benefits such as

sedation may be effective in improving sleep quality in elderly people. After intervention, the
mean score of sleep quality was a significant difference between experimental and control

groups (P < 0.001). Oral administration of chamomile extract has sedative properties in sleep

quality of hospitalized elderly patients in nursing homes. Therefore, it can be used in similar

cases and nursing care.

Chapter 5
Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations

Summary of Findings

The main objective of this paper was to further assess the effects of chamomile tea in

inducing sleepiness among the residents living in Barangay Cugman and to provide a better

understanding about its effects to people experiencing insomnia. The following data

presented below were produced by conducting a consented survey among the chosen

respondents.

Effects of Chamomile Tea Towards People Who Suffers from Anxiety, Stress, or

Insomnia. Based on the results of the conducted survey, 67% responded that they felt relaxed

and according to the results, most respondents slept for approximately 8-9 hours after taking

a cup of chamomile tea. The analysis obtained positive results and responses which led the

researchers to the conclusion that chamomile tea is indeed a great tool in treating insomnia

and stress.
Conclusions

Based on the finding from the study, the following conclusions were generated:

1. Chamomile tea has a significant effect in inducing a person's sleep.

2. The researchers have proven that chamomile tea can be very helpful to people who

had a stressful day and those who are experiencing insomnia.

3. Based on the results 67% of the respondents agree that chamomile tea is effective in

making them more relaxed. 28% of the respondents slept well because of the tea

intake. The numbers showed the researchers that chamomile tea could indeed affect a

person's sleep or relaxation.

4. Chamomile tea could help a lot of people deal with stress and pressure. It could help

people with lots of health complications, like high blood sugar and heart diseases.

The tea is proven to be effective in inducing a person's sleep or relaxation.

Recommendations

Based on the findings and conclusions drawn from the study, the following

recommendations are hereby proposed:

1. An analysis on the substance apigenin contained in chamomile tea and further

assessment upon its contents that are significant in inducing sleep to people.

2. People should make use of the benefits from this study specially those who suffer

from anxiety, stress, or insomnia.

3. For future researchers, it is suggested that having the respondents take the chamomile

tea for a longer period of time to create better and more in-depth results. Future
 researchers should also consider if the respondents are chamomile drinkers or not and

observe their behaviors after chamomile tea intake.

4. The contents of the chamomile tea should be investigated and to have specific age

groups with the same working hours to provide better data.

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 Appendix A:
Letter of Communication/Request

A1: Letter to the Schools Division Superintendent

 Appendix B:
Questionnaires or Observation Checklist
 Appendix C:
Coded Data/Statistical Results
Number of respondents who experienced anxiety and/or stress before the
intake of Chamomile Tea
6%
17%

33%

44%

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

 Data Presentation of How the Respondents Felt after Chamomile Tea Intake
6%

28%

67%

Relaxed Slept well Less stressed

Figure 3.1: Number of respondents who experienced anxiety and/or stress before the intake of
Chamomile Tea.

Figure 3.2: Data presentation of how the respondents felt after Chamomile Tea intake.
Amount of time the respondents took to fall asleep after Chamomile Tea
intake
6% 6%

17%

33%

39%

10 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours

Figure 3.3: The amount of time the respondents took to fall asleep after Chamomile Tea intake .
Hours of sleep the respondents had after Chamomile Tea intake
11% 11%

17%

33%

28%

5 hours 7 hours 8 hours 9 hours 10 hours

Figure 3.4: Hours of sleep the respondents had after Chamomile Tea intake .

Appendix D:
 Documentation

a) b)

c) d)

Figure 7. Collection of data and filling up of questionnaires (a) 1 st respondent filling up questionnaire
after intaking the tea (b) researcher giving instructions on how and when to drink the tea (c)
respondent giving consent to take part of the survey (d) last respondent filling up questionnaire after
intaking the tea

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SYBIL MAXINNE A. MADROÑAL

Zone 5 Tin-Ao, Barangay Agusan,
Cagayan De Oro City.

Cell Number: 09533846890

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Place of Birth: Cagayan De Oro City
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Gusa, Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental
2017-2021

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Misamis Oriental
2010-2017

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