According to research by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), chamomile contains apigenin and luteoline - two flavonoids with strong anti-inflammatory activities, especially in joint tissue.
This is an important factor for people with high uric acid, because urate crystals cause acute inflammation when deposited.
Apigenin has the ability to inhibit xanthine oxidase, an enzyme that directly produces uric acid from purines.
Polyphenols in chamomile help neutralize free radicals, reduce oxidative stress, the cause of increased uric acid and impaired kidney function.
A study published in the Journal of Herbal Pharmacology showed that the group who drank 300 ml of chamomile tea every night for 8 weeks had an average reduction of 0.7 mg/dL of uric acid, compared to a reduction of 0.15 mg/dL in the control group.
About 70% of uric acid is excreted through the kidneys, the rest through the liver and intestines. Chamomile tea has a dual mechanism that helps these two agencies operate more effectively.
According to a report by the European Renal Association, chamomile extract improves kidneyhapel symphony function by reducing peroxidase lipids, a common kidney damage factor in people with high uric acid.
Chamomile tea has mild diuretic properties, helping to increase uric acid excretion through urine without causing electrolyte loss.
Flavonoids in chamomile, especially apigenin, enhance the activity of the liver's phase II detoxification enzymes, helping to reduce purine accumulation and reduce uric acid production.
Prolonged stress increases cortisol, disrupts blood sugar and reduces the kidneys' ability to excrete uric acid. Chamomile tea is famous for its natural sedative effects:
Increased GABA activity in the brain
Reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality
Lower your heart rate and stabilize the sympathetic nervous system.
According to Sleep Foundation Research (2024), people who drink 200-300 ml of chamomile tea each night sleep 15 minutes faster and improve sleep quality by 25% after 2 weeks.
When you sleep deeply, the body reduces stress on the hormonal system, thereby helping to increase the ability to excrete uric acid through the kidneys.
The time of drinking tea affects biological effects:
1-2 hours before bed: improve sleep, reduce mild arthritis and support uric excretion through the kidneys.
After dinner 45 minutes: reduce blood sugar after eating, limit insulin increase, a factor that can reduce uric acid excretion.
Do not drink too late for people with weak stomachs because it can cause mild bloating.
