Calm down with chamomile

A simple flowering herb that looks unassuming, chamomile has long been used as a folk remedy for the digestive system and to help calm nerves. The dried flowers of the German and Roman chamomile plants are used to make tea as well as supplements. Popular as a tea, the herb contains flavonoids, coumarin and volatile oil. Contemporary herbalists recommend chamomile for its ability to quiet the nervous system and promote more restful sleep.