Chamomile
Chamomile flower — supports relaxation, mental and physical wellbeing and healthy sleep.
What is chamomile?
Chamomile is one of the world’s most familiar herbal ingredients. Its small, daisy-like flowers have been brewed into teas and botanical preparations for centuries.
SENTIA uses the chamomile flower.
The flower contains flavonoids—a large family of naturally occurring plant compounds—including apigenin, alongside aromatic terpenes—compounds that help give many plants their characteristic scent and flavour.
How does chamomile work?
Chamomile’s GABA story is intriguing rather than simple. Apigenin has been shown experimentally to bind to a region of the GABA-A receptor also associated with benzodiazepines. This does not mean chamomile works like a benzodiazepine; it tells us that one of its compounds can interact with an interesting part of the GABA system. [2]
Research has also explored sesquiterpenes—a particular class of terpene compounds found in many aromatic plants— in relation to GABA biology.
Why does SENTIA use chamomile?
Sometimes familiar plants contain surprisingly sophisticated chemistry. Chamomile has been part of the human relaxation ritual for generations. SENTIA brings that history into a modern formulation built around neuroscience, plant chemistry and being fully present for the occasion.
Which SENTIA products contain chamomile?
Chamomile FAQs
- What part of chamomile does SENTIA use?
The flower.
- What is apigenin?
Apigenin is a naturally occurring flavonoid found in chamomile flowers and several other plants.
- What is a flavonoid?
Flavonoids are a large family of naturally occurring plant compounds.
- Does chamomile interact with GABA?
Some chamomile compounds interact with parts of the GABA-A receptor system in experimental research, although the mechanism is more complex than simply “boosting GABA”. [2]
Sources
[1] McKay & Blumberg. A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of chamomile tea, 2006.
[2] Viola et al. Apigenin, a component of Matricaria recutita flowers, is a central benzodiazepine receptor ligand, 1995.
[3] Nutt et al. Functional Alternatives to Alcohol, Nutrients, 2022.