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Posted by jay2112 on December 5, 2019, at 22:38:34
Saffron, Passionflower, Valerian
and Sage for Mental HealthArnirhossein Modabbernia, MD,
Shahin Akhondzadeh, pup. FoRionnaccos*
KEYWORDS
Crocus sattvus )lora incarnata Salvia officinalis Vaierana officnaks
Anxiety Insomnia Depression ADHD
KEY POINTS
- Saffron. traditionally valued as a spice, has ben studied as a potential antidepressant and
cognftive enhancer.
Passionflower is widely used for its reputed sedativelanxidytic properties.
The efficacy of valerian as a herbal sedative is only weakly supported by research
evidence_
Sage has been reported to improve cognitive function and reduce agitation in patients
with mild to moderate Alzheimer disease.INTRODUCTION
This article discusses the quality of evidence supporting mental health benefits and
risks of 4 widely used herbal medicines: saffron (Crocus satins), passionflower
(Passifbra ircarnata), valerian (Valeriana of and sage (Salvia officinalis).
SAFFRON (C sArivus)
Saffron, the world's most expensive spice, is derived from the flower of C sativus.
Originating in Crete, Csativus has been used for thousands of years and is mentioned
in a seventh century sic Assyrian botanic text. Although it has been propagated
throughout Eurasia and other continents, Iran produces 90% of the world's saffron
and generates most of the research into its potential medical uses.
Conflicts of Interest: None,
Psychiatric Research Center, Roozbeh Hospital. Tehran University of Medical Sciences. South
Kargar Street. Tehran 13357. Iran
* Corresponding author. Psychiatric Research Center. Roozbeh Hospital. South Kargar Street,
Tehran 13337, Iran.
E-mail addresv s,akhondeneda.net
Psychiatr Cron N Am 36 (2013) 85-91
http.//dx,doi.org/I0.1016/j.psc.2012./2.007 psyth.thedinits.com
0193.953X/131 - see front matter Ci 2013 Elsevier Inc All rights reserved.
Posted by rjlockhart37 on December 7, 2019, at 0:02:15
In reply to 4 essential herbs for mental health, posted by jay2112 on December 5, 2019, at 22:38:34
potent ones, are ginkgo biloba, rhodiola, ginseng, SAM-e....ginseng gives energy, rhodiola kinda doese but not like ginseng, sam-e definitely does increase you mood, i just wanted to add to that
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