Camomile Tea

[NoWhereToHide]

I do not know if anyone has mentioned this previously but camomile tea is a natural sedative. It is not massively powerful but it helps me to calm down when I am at work. You can buy it at any supermarket, I use the Twinnings branded stuff but I think that there is a cheaper own brand alternative. It particularly helps me with the muscle spasms I get.

If anyone has an opinion on this let me know.

[bingley]

Hi There, love, love, love camomile tea, it calms me down too, oats are good stress busters too, so porridge for brekkie . And a banana is good for low energy.

[NoWhereToHide]

I have not had porridge for years might give it a try

[Worry-wart]

I'm enjoying the Twinnings brand as well. I am also taking a supplement a friend of mine gave me called good days PM. Has chamomile (yank spelling), valerian extract, 5-HTP, melatonin and passion flower. Those and a tiny dose of THC and I'm out for the night.

[andie73]

HI

I too use chamomile tea. I am currently 31 weeks pregnant and am therefore limited as to what I can take, but chamomile works a treat. I didn't like the taste much so I add a bit honey. I have found the twinnings spiced apple and chamomile more palatable and it works just as well.

Would definitely recommend this to anyone.

[NoWhereToHide]

For the people who drink these teas. How many cups do you have a day?

I currently have 2 one in the morning and one in the afternoon, just so I don't feel dependent on it.

[Nicola_lou]

Nowheretohide, just drink it has ur doing like u would have a cuppa in morning afternoon evening bedtime. I also have one when I feel panicky. U won't become dependant but hey if u do its not a drug. Just drink it as u would tea.
Good post it does help, I've stopped drinking them but am starting again cause anxiety is bk and u reminded me about this thanks. I buy calms they in a yellow pack bit of surgar yummy

[pollyanna]

I havent had chammomile tea for a while, but i agree, it has a very calming soothing effect, i have found it to be a very acquired taste, so i add a teaspoon of honey, , but you soon get used to the taste.
i would recomend everyone to give it a go.. anything is worth a try

P x

[juliej]

thanks for that i ve been having trouble sleeping so im going to give it a try . I will let you know if it helps


Julie

[Worry-wart]

For the people who drink these teas. How many cups do you have a day?

I currently have 2 one in the morning and one in the afternoon, just so I don't feel dependent on it.

I usually drink a cup or two at night about an hour before bed. Sometimes I'll have one in the afternoon if I just feel like relaxing or if I start to get the aches. I really notice a drop in pain when I drink this stuff.

I usually just put a single packet of Equal sugar substitute in it. Fortunately I really like the taste and aroma of it.