NYMC Faculty Publications
Phytomedicines for Prevention and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders
Author Type(s)
Faculty
DOI
10.1097/CRD.0b013e31827ed0c9
Journal Title
The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
First Page
37
Last Page
47
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2013
Department
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Keywords
Clinical Trials as Topic, Herb-Drug Interactions, Humans, Mental Disorders, Phytotherapy
Disciplines
Medical Pharmacology | Medicine and Health Sciences | Psychiatry
Abstract
Herbal medicines supported by evidence of safety and efficacy in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, cognitive enhancement, mental focus, and sexual function are useful as monotherapies, multiherb combinations, and as adjuncts to prescription psychotropics. Relevant mechanisms of action and clinical guidelines for herbs in common use can assist clinicians who want to enhance treatment outcomes by integrating phytomedicinals into their treatment regimens. Research is needed to strengthen the evidence base and to expand the range of disorders that can be treated with herbal extracts. Studies of herbal genomic effects may lead to more targeted and effective treatments.
Recommended Citation
Gerbarg, P., & Brown, R. (2013). Phytomedicines for Prevention and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders. The Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 36 (1), 37-47. https://doi.org/10.1097/CRD.0b013e31827ed0c9
