Herbal Medicine in Depression


Book Description

This book is written for researchers, undergraduate students and postgraduate students, physicians and traditional medicine practitioners who develop research in the field of neurosciences, phytochemistry and ethnopharmacology or can be useful for their practice. Topics discussed include the description of depression, its biochemical causes, the targets of antidepressant drugs, animal and cell models commonly used in the research of this pathology, medicinal plants and bioactive compounds with antidepressant activity used in traditional medicine, advances in nanotechnology for drug delivery to the brain and finally the future challenges for researchers studying this pathology.




Herbal Treatment of Major Depression


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This unique volume presents new understandings of the neurochemical nature of major depression, and how herbs and their constituent flavonoids and terpenes appear to address some of the mechanisms now thought to be involved. It explores how recent studies of the rapid antidepressant effects of ketamine inform neuroscientists about deep intracellular mechanisms of antidepressant action that have little to do with simple enhancement of monoaminergic activity. These mechanisms include actions on PI3K, Akt, mTOR, GSK3, BDNF, and other intracellular pathways. New theories of the pathophysiology underlying major depression, such as oxidative damage, inflammation, stress and insulin resistance are then explored. Key Features: Focuses on oxidative damage, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome. Explains that a significant percentage of people treated for major depression obtain little if any relief from standard antidepressant medications. These facts lead to discussion of herbs that can be used to treat major depression, as well as consideration of the scientific basis for how these herbs act. The antidepressant properties of 66 herbs are discussed, along with dosing and safety information.




Herbal Treatment of Major Depression


Book Description

This unique volume presents new understandings of the neurochemical nature of major depression, and how herbs and their constituent flavonoids and terpenes appear to address some of the mechanisms now thought to be involved. It explores how recent studies of the rapid antidepressant effects of ketamine inform neuroscientists about deep intracellular mechanisms of antidepressant action that have little to do with simple enhancement of monoaminergic activity. These mechanisms include actions on PI3K, Akt, mTOR, GSK3, BDNF, and other intracellular pathways. New theories of the pathophysiology underlying major depression, such as oxidative damage, inflammation, stress and insulin resistance are then explored. Key Features: Focuses on oxidative damage, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome. Explains that a significant percentage of people treated for major depression obtain little if any relief from standard antidepressant medications. These facts lead to discussion of herbs that can be used to treat major depression, as well as consideration of the scientific basis for how these herbs act. The antidepressant properties of 66 herbs are discussed, along with dosing and safety information.




Herbs for the Mind


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Studies the effectiveness and safety of taking St. John's Wort for depression, kava for stress or anxiety, ginkgo for memory loss, or valerian for insomnia.




Best Herbal Medicine from Nature to Reduce Stress & Depression plus Improve Mental Health Healing Bilingual Edition


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Best Herbal Medicine Available from Nature to Reduce Stress and Depression Plus Improve Mental Health Healing Bilingual Edition In English and Germany Language. Herbal Medicine have been used to treat stress, depression and anxiety for thousand years around the globe. Western societies, in particular, have moved away from traditional herbal treatments towards prescription medications. There are some proven herbal options that may be worth a try. Some experts believe that our modern lifestyle is making us more depressed, while others think that heavy promotion by drug companies and over-prescribing doctors are to blame. But however you look at it, more people than ever are taking antidepressants, and natural options that work are needed more than ever. If you are taking an antidepressant and feel it is benefiting you, by all means keep taking it! For some, however, antidepressants are not effective and/or have side effects that make taking the drugs undesirable. For those seeking alternative treatments, there are some herbal remedy options that may be worth a try. Kräutermedizin wird seit Tausenden von Jahren weltweit zur Behandlung von Stress, Depressionen und Angstzuständen eingesetzt. Insbesondere westliche Gesellschaften haben sich von traditionellen Kräuterbehandlungen zu verschreibungspflichtigen Medikamenten abgewandt. Es gibt einige bewährte Kräuteroptionen, die einen Versuch wert sein können. Einige Experten glauben, dass unser moderner Lebensstil uns depressiver macht, während andere der Meinung sind, dass starke Werbung durch Pharmaunternehmen und überverschreibende Ärzte schuld sind.Aber wie auch immer Sie es betrachten, mehr Menschen als je zuvor nehmen Antidepressiva ein, und natürliche Optionen, die funktionieren, werden mehr denn je benötigt. Wenn Sie ein Antidepressivum einnehmen und das Gefühl haben, dass es Ihnen zugute kommt, nehmen Sie es auf jeden Fall weiter ein! Für einige sind Antidepressiva jedoch nicht wirksam und / oder haben Nebenwir




Best Herbal Medicine from Nature to Reduce Stress and Depression Plus Improve Mental Health Healing Bilingual Edition


Book Description

Best Herbal Medicine Available from Nature to Reduce Stress and Depression Plus Improve Mental Health Healing Bilingual Edition In English and Germany Languange. Herbal Medicine have been used to treat stress, depression and anxiety for thousand years around the globe. Western societies, in particular, have moved away from traditional herbal treatments towards prescription medications. There are some proven herbal options that may be worth a try. Some experts believe that our modern lifestyle is making us more depressed, while others think that heavy promotion by drug companies and over-prescribing doctors are to blame. But however you look at it, more people than ever are taking antidepressants, and natural options that work are needed more than ever. If you are taking an antidepressant and feel it is benefiting you, by all means keep taking it! For some, however, antidepressants are not effective and/or have side effects that make taking the drugs undesirable. For those seeking alternative treatments, there are some herbal remedy options that may be worth a try.




Herbal Medicine for Mental Health


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The first comprehensive guide to herbal medicine from a trusted mental health professional FROM THE RENOWNED AMEN CLINICS For many Americans suffering from depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and sleeplessness, daily living isn’t possible without medication. But some medications have troubling side effects, while others are just not effective. Herbal medicine provides a wealth of solutions, but the choices are daunting. In this comprehensive guide, the first one written by a mental health professional, Dr. Lillian Somner reveals how herbal medicine can be an effective part of your treatment. Drawing on over twenty years as a practicing psychiatrist, Dr. Somner helps patients and physicians alike navigate the rich, complex world of herbal medicine for mental health. *Explore all the latest information on the safety and efficacy of herbs *Identify the connection between hormones, the liver, the gut and mental health *Discover natural remedies such as black cohosh and chasteberry to alleviate PMS symptoms, warm, stimulating red ginseng to improve cognition and overall energy, and skullcap and passionflower to relieve tension and improve sleep An invaluable resource from a trusted physician, Herbal Medicine for Mental Health provides simple, natural solutions to your mental health struggles.




Herbal Medicine


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The global popularity of herbal supplements and the promise they hold in treating various disease states has caused an unprecedented interest in understanding the molecular basis of the biological activity of traditional remedies. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects focuses on presenting current scientific evidence of biomolecular ef







The Prozac Alternative


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A comprehensive guide to the use of St. John's wort and other alternative therapies for treatment of depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. Discusses other natural alternatives such as Kava, Melatonin, and 5-HTP as treatment options to depression. Ran Knishinsky is the author of THE CLAY CURE and co-author of INTEGRATIVE HOMEOPATHY.