Herbs for treating depression

Depression Facts

Depression is a psychotic disorder that affects more than 18 million of Americans. It is characterized by sadness, hopelessness, passivity and appetite and sleeping changes. People suffering from depression might also have suicidal ideas and tendencies.

The current scientific theory says that depression could be caused by the lack of nutrients in the brain. Nutrients deficiency then causes poor health of neurotransmitters and lead further to depression.

Specialists disagree what treatment gives best result in treating depression. The most common treatment usually includes Prozac or Zoloft medications. These drugs don’t solve the problem which caused the depression, but take care of the symptoms. They work as long as the patients take the medications, and once the treatment stops – the symptoms emerge again.

Remedies for Depression

People tend to re-discover the natural treatment more and more these days. Some of the depression patients want to avoid the use of chemical substances, or the electroshock therapy, and other just don’t want to be stigmatized as Prozac people.

Ginkgo biloba is the herb used to stimulate the memory and other mental activities. It is said that this plant can increase circulation of the blood to the brain and thus be potentially helpful in depressive elderly patients.

Gotu kola is traditionally used to treat psoriasis, varicose veins and also improve mental function. This herb is believed to increase the concentration and suppress depression.

Rosemary could improve the overall mental status and decrease mild to moderate depressive thoughts.

Schisandra remedy is the treatment for mental strength, irritability and depression.

Vitamins, such as vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid, and omega 3 fatty acids are also used as the nutrients found to be helpful in depression treatment.

Some experts recommend using all of these remedies together to achieve best results, far better than taking just a single remedy. There is a product Neuro-Natural Serenity, containing herbs, vitamins and amino acids, important for the well being and able to fight the depression symptoms. The product is said to be safe to use and does not have any adverse effects to the body.

Fish Oil Product contains omega 3 fatty acids, known as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). Nero-natural serenity and fish oil, combined, might be the best way to boost your mood and battle depression.

Depression is the disease that should not be taken lightly. Always make sure to consult your doctor and experienced and licensed naturopath before you start any herbal treatment.