Chamomile is known for its calming effects. But did you know that it can also help you to sleep? Unconvinced? Read the researches presented below that prove that chamomile essential oil can really promote sleep.
Chamomile’s essential oil effect on sleep quality
Researchers in a 2021 study purported that chamomile essential oil has similar effects to well-recognized sleep-inducing essential oil lavender. The quasi-experimental research sought chamomile’s oil efficiency on the sleep quality of 20 freshmen university students with poor sleeping quality. The intervention program was performed weekly for 2 weeks. It was found out after 2 weeks that there was an improvement in the sleep quality of the participants in the experimental group who consumed chamomile essential oil, (1)
Lavender chamomile oil blend and aromatherapy massage massages on sleep quality
The efficacy of lavender oil and chamomile oil during aromatherapy massage on anxiety and sleep quality of patients with burns injuries has been investigated in a 2020 randomized controlled trial. Participants in the study are 105 patients with burns which were designated into three groups, the control group, the placebo massage group, and the combined aromatic oil massage group. The intervention was performed three times a week and was carried out 20 minutes before bedtime. Meanwhile, the participants in the control group were only asked to do daily routine care. The result of the study demonstrated that after the intervention, the different groups have different anxiety scores and sleep quality. (2)
Aside from being mild, chamomile essential oil also has a pleasant scent. If you use it in aromatherapy, you will be able to enjoy multiple benefits. It will not only help you to alleviate anxiety but it also will give you a good night’s sleep.
Have a good nap ❤
References:
- Pongsak J.; Kittikan P., Phannee R., Jatuporn O., Tipvarin B., Sasipen K., Sunatcha C. Efficiency of Chamomile Essential Oils on Sleeping Quality of First-year University Students. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology. 2021; 15 (2): 3724-3731
- Rafii, F., Ameri, F., Haghani, H., & Ghobadi, A. (2020). The effect of aromatherapy massage with lavender and chamomile oil on anxiety and sleep quality of patients with burns. Burns: journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries, 46(1), 164–171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2019.02.017
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