Why do dried chamomile flowers generally provide a higher concentration of therapeutic volatile oils than processed tea bags?

They provide a higher concentration of beneficial volatile oils

The quality and form of the chamomile material significantly impact the amount of beneficial compounds delivered during preparation. Dried flowers, as opposed to the finely processed dust often found in conventional tea bags, retain a greater quantity of the volatile oils which are crucial for the relaxation effect. Volatile oils are the fragrant, energy-rich components of the herb. Utilizing the whole or cut dried flower material ensures that when brewed, these essential oils are released more robustly into the infusion, maximizing the overall therapeutic delivery compared to materials where these oils may have been lost during extensive processing.