Depression and Its Phytopharmacotherapy-A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT: Depression is a mental health disorder that develops as a result of complex psycho-neuro-immuno-endocrinological disturbances. This disease presents with mood disturbances, persistent sadness, loss of interest and impaired cognition, which causes distress to the patient and significantly affects the ability to function and have a satisfying family, social and professional life. Depression requires comprehensive management, including pharmacological treatment. Because pharmacotherapy of depression is a long-term process associated with the risk of numerous adverse drug effects, much attention is paid to alternative therapy methods, including phytopharmacotherapy, especially in treating mild or moderate depression. Preclinical studies and previous clinical studies confirm the antidepressant

SUBMITTER: Dobrek L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10003400 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature