The Best After-Dinner Drink to Help Reduce Anxiety (No, It’s Not Alcohol)

By Lainey Younkin, Aug 29, 2026

Chamomile has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety, as well as insomnia, in different groups of people, not just those with anxiety disorder.4 Recent research found that drinking chamomile tea helped postmenopausal women feel less anxious and depressed.5 “It appears to act as a mild sedative that calms the nerves and relaxes muscles, and it does this with almost no side effects,” says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a physician double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine. One to two cups can deliver these benefits.

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