The chronic effects of a combination of herbal extracts (Euphytose^®) on psychological mood state and response to a laboratory stressor: A randomised, placebo-controlled, double blind study in healthy humans.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Global lifetime prevalence of anxiety disorders has been estimated at approximately 16.6%, with subclinical prevalence likely much higher. Herbal approaches to reduce anxiety may be as effective as pharmacological treatments and are less likely to be associated with adverse side effects. The herbal species, namely, valerian, passionflower, hawthorn and ballota, have a long history of use as anxiolytics in traditional medicine, further supported by recent pre-clinical and clinical trials.

Aims

To assess the effects of chronic (14 days) supplementation with a multi-herb extract preparation (MHEP, Euphytose^®) on psychological state and psychological and physiological stress responses during a laboratory stressor.

Methods

In this crossover study, 31

SUBMITTER: Dodd F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9643820 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature