🫒Mediterranean

Chamomile Lavender Calming Tonic

Ingredients

Chamomile flowersLavenderHoneyLemonWater

Conditions addressed

InsomniaAnxietyStressDigestive Issues

How to prepare

Dosage: 4–8 oz (120–240 ml), once daily.

  • Blend or cold-press: Chamomile flowers + Lavender + Honey + Lemon + Water.
  • Strain if desired and serve fresh.
  • Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Best time to drink

Best in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal — this maximizes nutrient absorption and avoids diluting digestive enzymes.

Safety & warnings

Chamomile flowers

Full profile
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Honey

  • Infants under 12 months — never give honey in any form due to infant botulism risk
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

General precautions

Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established for most herbal remedies. Consult your midwife or doctor before use.

May potentiate the effects of sedative, anxiolytic, or antidepressant medications. Use with caution alongside any CNS-active drugs.

Chamomile Lavender Calming Tonic belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family. If you're allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies, you may also react to this herb — start with a small amount.

Discontinue immediately if you experience rash, itching, swelling, or difficulty breathing.

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.