Depression is a debilitating
mental problem that could affect any one. Women are more prone to a depression
than men. Unmarried, middle aged, being disabled or unemployed, and family
history of depression are some of the few factors that can make a person more
susceptible to a depression. Use of herbal medicine is so common in everyday
life that we cannot deny that it is important. Store shelves are full of
various products that are used in depression.
Given that not all brands are
equal. There is a different in quality, purity and content of each product. Herbal
medicines are considered a health food and are therefore not regulated by
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a drug. While supporting clinical
data regarding herbal medicines in depression are ambiguous, primary care
providers may often be asked about the safety, effectiveness and side effects
of these products.
The purpose of this article is to
review conventional treatment and provide information about the safety, product
selection, drug interaction and the side effects of herbal medicines that have
strong evidence in the treatment of depression. Herbal medicines with weak or
lack of evidence are not discussed.
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