Long revered as a calming beverage, chamomile has powers extending far beyond simple relaxation

The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans had divergent cultures spanning several millennia, but they had one thing in common: chamomile tea, their go-to potion for frayed nerves. It seems the ancients were spot-on - research indicates that apigenin, an antianxiety agent found in the delicate daisy-like flower, binds to the same receptors in the brain as prescription sedatives. What's more, sipping the faintly apple-flavored brew isn't the only way to get the benefit: When the calming effects of a full-body massage were tested on cancer patients using either plain or chamomile essential oil, "the ...

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