A Review on Herbal Drugs Used For the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorder

Abstract

Abstract: Only one-third of persons with psychiatric conditions such as bipolar disorder, psychosis, stress, anxiety, and depression get complete treatment, and the danger of relapse still exists. Additionally, they may result in several negative side effects, including impotence, constipation, dry mouth, and tiredness. Researchers are now looking for more specialized medications that are safer and cheaper. Researchers in this discipline has been interested in medicinal plants because they have historically been used to treat various illnesses, including mental problems, and because they have fewer side effects than synthetic & chemical medications. Western drugs have a wide range of adverse effects, and the number of individuals who experience them is rising. A comprehensive study on the use of herbal medicine for depression, anxiety, and sleeplessness is still missing. This review, which was carried out better to define the mechanisms of action of various herbal medicines, offers helpful data regarding the use of herbal medicine. Research on distress is abundant, but it's important to consider how well herbal remedies work for these conditions. Traditional medical systems are still used extensively on many fronts. Increased emphasis has been placed on using plant materials as a source of medicines for a wide range of human maladies as a result of factors like population growth, an inadequate supply of medications, prohibitive costs of treatments, side effects of some synthetic drugs, and the emergence of drug resistance to currently prescribed medications for infectious diseases. Objective- The overview covers all the pertinent topics in herbal treatment today, including safety concerns and potential future applications.