Nature’s Mental Health Toolkit: Herbal Remedies for Anxiety and Depression

Anshika Garg

doi:10.52711/0975-4385.2025.00008

Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

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Nature’s Mental Health Toolkit: Herbal Remedies for Anxiety and Depression

Author(s): Anshika Garg

Email(s): anshikacreations03@gmail.com

DOI: 10.52711/0975-4385.2025.00008

Address: Anshika Garg
Sanskar College of Pharmacy and Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Published In: Volume - 17, Issue - 1, Year - 2025

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ABSTRACT:
The comorbidity and frequency of mental illnesses like anxiety and depression are worrisomely widespread, impacting millions of people globally. These well-known mental health disorders provide serious obstacles to general wellbeing in addition to impairing day-to-day functioning. Even if there are conventional treatments available, many people have negative side effects from western pharmaceuticals, which is why there is an increasing interest in complementary therapies. The usage of herbal treatments has significantly increased in the past several decades as people look for more natural approaches to manage their mental health. Extensive research has been conducted on the psychopharmacology of natural therapies due to their potential to offer excellent relief with few negative effects. The present review delves into the potential of herbal treatments as a means of managing anxiety and depression. Notable herbs that have demonstrated potential in clinical tests include St. John's Wort, Valerian Root, Ashwagandha, and others. The mechanisms of action pertaining to the application of various herbs in mental health treatment are discussed in this article.

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Anshika Garg. Nature’s Mental Health Toolkit: Herbal Remedies for Anxiety and Depression. Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2025; 17(1):45-8. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2025.00008

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Anshika Garg. Nature’s Mental Health Toolkit: Herbal Remedies for Anxiety and Depression. Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2025; 17(1):45-8. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2025.00008 Available on: https://rjpponline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-17-1-8

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