OBJECTIVE: To evaluate herbal medicines, other than St. John's wort, in the treatment of
depression. DATA SOURCES/SEARCH METHODS: A computer-based search of Medline …

Herbal products, especially Hypericum perforatum extracts, have been widely used as first-
line treatments for mild to moderate depression. Recently, several randomized, controlled …

Recent decades have seen development of research and an increased interest in the
psychopharmacology of natural remedies. More than 20 herbal remedies have been …

Objective The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of St John's wort
extract and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in the treatment of depression …

Background. Alternative approaches for managing depression are often sought and herbal
mixtures are widely used in China. The aim of this paper was to provide an overall picture of …

Background Herbal remedies are becoming increasingly popular for the treatment of
depression. Recently, accumulating evidences reveal a positive effect of saffron (Crocus …

After anxiety, depression is one of the most common psychiatric diseases, showing a lifetime
prevalence of 4.4-18%. St. John's Wort is a herbal antidepressant combining a long tradition …

Subthreshold depressive disturbances and depressive episodes of mild severity are
frequently associated with disability and socioeconomic burden, and often show an increase …

A systematic review of randomized controlled trials was conducted to determine the efficacy
of St. John's Wort (SJW) in the treatment of mild to moderate depression. The Boyak and …

Background Due to safety concerns and side effects of many antidepressant medications,
herbal psychopharmacology research has increased, and herbal remedies are becoming …