Adaptogens comprise a category of herbal medicinal and nutritional products promoting
adaptability, resilience, and survival of living organisms in stress. The aim of this review was …

Background The evidence on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for major
depressive disorder is unclear. Methods Our objective was to conduct a systematic review …

Objectives The therapeutic use of nutrient-based 'nutraceuticals' and plant-based
'phytoceuticals' for the treatment of mental disorders is common; however, despite recent …

Rhodiola rosea L. has a long history of use in traditional medicine to stimulate the nervous
system, treat stress-induced fatigue and depression, enhance physical performance and …

Background: The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT)
conducted a revision of the 2009 guidelines by updating the evidence and …

Anxiety and depression are prevalent among cancer patients, with significant negative
impact. Many patients prefer herbs for symptom relief to conventional medications which …

This paper provides a 10‐year update of the 2007 systematic review of herbal medicines
studied in a broad range of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, obsessive …

Background New research supports an integrated approach to treating depression, and
lifestyle modifications should be a regular component of both preventative and treatment …

Rhodiola species, belonging to the family Crassulaceae, have long been used as an
adaptogen, tonic, antidepressant, and antistress medicine or functional food in Asia and …

Depression is a mental health disorder that develops as a result of complex psycho-neuro-
immuno-endocrinological disturbances. This disease presents with mood disturbances …