Do you drink it with anything, like dairy or sweetener, or just plain?


Same.

Indeed. There was a news scandal during covid about how some Amazon delivery workers were found to be urinating and defecating in their vans. They'd go in the back of the van and use a bucket. I don't want to give the impression that the country has to "hold it" everywhere we go, and people are soiling themselves everywhere... we manage. I just think that a society should have public restrooms for people to use, but I also understand why we don't (homelessness, junkies, etc).

It's off-topic but especially for homeless people it's important there's public restrooms. Where else do they have to go? In my city the official policy every store and establishment is obligated to let people use the bathroom if they want to, but with homeless people, of course not every store/establishment obliges with that when they ask to go (plus you need the courage to ask).

There's the reason why German subway stations always smell of urine.
We don't have public restrooms either.
The Netherlands are way more social than most other countries and what you consider normal just simply isn't the case in most places.

Yes. Rooibos is somewhat relaxing. Also a diuretic. I had no news that camomille was relaxing at all. It just does not have caffeine. Also, Camomille is suppossed to help your stomach and your belly.

Of course we have. Not nearly enough in big cities, but there are public restrooms. And especially when you are a driver, there are places to rest with public restrooms at least every 50 kilometres next to the Autobahn.

I've tried a few different brands and formulations of chamomile to help me sleep, but none have ever had even the slightest effect. I've even tried chugging a few cups at a time and still ended up awake half the night. Chamomile to me is like throwing a wet leaf at a brick wall. Absolutely useless.

Strangely, coffee does more to help me sleep since it brings me to the point of burnout faster.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0i71oDrsNc

It did something for me once: it lightened my pocket a bit. Nothing else.

As for the restroom thing, they exist here in profusion, and there are plenty of laws which prohibit public 'relieving,' but that does not mean that all will comply, and certain venues seem to be more conducive to this notion of instant relief, than others.

Where does anyone have to go, with no public bathrooms? While I support public bathrooms, I understand the arguments people have made against them. There are a lot of factors that go into having them, and those factors can vary widely in different countries. How dense is the population in a given area, how many tourists, how many homeless, how many junkies, how common are gangs/ rape/ drug deals? Is the gvmt to blame if a woman is raped in a public bathroom (we're very sue happy in the US)? Would public bathrooms "draw undesirables" near them?

I ultimately disagree with the arguments made, but like I said, I understand where people are coming from in disliking them.

Which again, requires using a business's bathroom, and they might want to refuse you. Decades ago gas stations here let anyone in, but with more issues of people using drugs in them or other problems, you're just as likely to be refused.

And of course the Covid thing made finding a bathroom a nightmare.

But chamomille is not suppossed to make one sleep. It is good for the stomach, your belly and for washing mucoses, for example your eyes if they are irritated (pharmacies have other modern products as well).

Chamomile tea is supposed to be a magic elixir that cools, but I didn't notice anything. Maybe it's just not our cup of tea, haha!

I did try some herbal pills last year to see if that would improve my night rest. Those did work but also had quite the effect on my concentration tbh. Of course, the human body is in that regard as varied as one could imagine. I like blondes, i like to be dominated, i hate cheese, i die when i eat cheese, etc etc.

This year i picked up meditation once again and that is quite effective, without any other negatives other than a time investment and some serious dedication and self awareness ... coughs...

Thx for information!