Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile
For the health condition: Restless Dreams

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Chamomile has a long history of use in traditional medicine for promoting relaxation and improving sleep quality, which extends to addressing symptoms like restless dreams. In herbal traditions, especially those rooted in European and Middle Eastern cultures, chamomile tea has been commonly recommended to alleviate insomnia, nightmares, and disturbed sleep. The herb contains compounds such as apigenin, which bind to benzodiazepine receptors in the brain, potentially inducing mild sedative effects. However, while these calming properties are well-documented anecdotally and supported by some small-scale studies on general sleep quality, there is limited direct scientific research specifically addressing chamomile’s impact on “restless dreams” or disturbed dreaming. Most evidence is extrapolated from its general sleep-promoting and anxiety-reducing effects. One small randomized controlled trial (Zick et al., 2011) found modest improvements in sleep quality among subjects with insomnia, but did not specifically evaluate dream quality or restlessness during sleep. Therefore, while chamomile is widely used in traditional settings for symptoms that include restless dreams, the scientific validation for this specific use remains limited. Overall, its application for restless dreams is primarily justified by traditional use, with moderate (but not robust) supporting evidence for improving general sleep quality.

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