Histamine Tracker
Chamomile tea
Chamomile tea is caffeine-free and generally well-tolerated — no known histamine triggers in the plain dried flower form.
Chamomile is an herbal tea that doesn't involve fermentation and contains no caffeine, which matters because caffeine can interfere with histamine breakdown.
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No known histamine involvement — plain chamomile tea doesn't contain histamine, isn't associated with histamine liberation, and lacks the DAO-blocking effect that comes with caffeine
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Blends can vary — chamomile mixed with other herbs, citrus peel, or 'natural flavors' may introduce ingredients that are less well-tolerated
Single-ingredient chamomile tea bags are typically the most straightforward option.
Track your reactions to chamomile tea in Histamine Tracker. Log meals and symptoms to spot the patterns that matter for your body.
For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal guidance.
References
- SIGHI Food Compatibility List — SIGHI (2026)
- Histamine and histamine intolerance — Maintz & Novak (2007)
- Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art — Comas-Basté et al. (2020)
- Low-Histamine Diets: Is the Exclusion of Foods Justified by Their Histamine Content? — Sánchez-Pérez et al. (2021)
- Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Beyond — Jochum (2024)
- Guideline on management of suspected adverse reactions to ingested histamine — Reese et al. (2021)