The Effect of Chamomile on Common Psychological Disorders Including Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Sleep Disorders: A Narrative Review
| Author | Atena Pasban | en |
| Author | Motahareh Yadegari | en |
| Author | Zahra Rahimi-Nasrabad | en |
| Author | Setayesh Saadati-Partan | en |
| Author | Fatemeh Jafarzadeh-Sekeh | en |
| Author | Sosan Sadeghi | en |
| Author | Zohreh Sadat Sangsefidi | en |
| Issued Date | 2025-12-31 | en |
| Abstract | Context: It is estimated that 152 million individuals worldwide will be affected by psychiatric disorders by 2060. Depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep disorders are common psychological problems globally that can increase the risk of morbidity and mortality in affected individuals. Although it is suggested that chamomile may have some beneficial effects on psychological disorders by affecting neurotransmitter pathways such as serotonin, γ-amino butyric acid (GABA), noradrenaline, and dopamine in the brain through its components such as flavonoids and apigenin, the available evidence is controversial. Therefore, this review aimed to summarize and discuss the effects of chamomile on common psychological disorders. Evidence Acquisition: Searches were conducted in various databases, such as PubMed, SID, Magiran, and Google Scholar, using multiple keywords including “Chamomile, Camomile, psychological disorders, mental disorders” with no restrictions on language or publication date. Initially, studies were screened based on their titles and abstracts. Then, the full text of relevant articles was further evaluated based on definite criteria such as having a clinical trial design and comparing the effect of chamomile on common psychological disorders versus a placebo/control in adults. Results: Some clinical trials showed significant improvements in depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep with chamomile, while other trials reported no remarkable results. Conclusions: Although chamomile may have some beneficial effects on common psychological disorders, further well-designed clinical trials are required to provide more precise and conclusive evidence in this area. Moreover, it is suggested to conduct more trials to determine an optimal and safe dosage as well as the duration for using chamomile. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/ijpbs-157547 | en |
| Keyword | Camomile | en |
| Keyword | Chamomile | en |
| Keyword | Mental Disorders | en |
| Keyword | Psychological Disorders | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | The Effect of Chamomile on Common Psychological Disorders Including Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Sleep Disorders: A Narrative Review | en |
| Type | Review Article | en |
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