Taking Ginseng for Depression
Some
people find help for
symptoms
of
depression by taking prescription depression medications, while others
are
looking
for natural, inexpensive cures for depression. Fortunately,
many people are able to
significantly reduce or even
eliminate symptoms of depression through natural depression
supplements. Of course,
it is important to consult with a
medical professional, but there are growing numbers of M.D.s and
natural paths
that are supportive of using herbs for helping depression. A growing
body of evidence supports that there may be natural depression cures.
Siberian
Ginseng (Eleutherococcus
senticosus) improves
the balance of neurotransmitters (including serotonin,
dopamine,
norepinephrine, and epinephrine) Siberian
Ginseng has been shown to act as an MAO inhibitor. Indications are that
the herbal remedy Siberian Ginseng can improve the mood of people with
depression.
Dosage of Siberian Ginseng for
depression: Some recommend 400 mg of a
standardized extract three times daily, while some recommend less.
Literally
hundreds of studies have suggested Siberian Ginseng increases energy
and stamina and
helps the body resist viral infections,
environmental toxins, radiation, and difficulties from chemotherapy. In
Chinese Medicine, it is used to prevent respiratory and viral
infections. No toxicity or side effects reported. Should not
be
taken
with a high fever (above 39oC) or at a very high blood pressure.
Those with symptoms of depression may be helped by the
increase
in energy afforded by Siberian Ginseng, But this herb may well have
other more direct benefits that enable Ginseng to help depression.
When
choosing a natural approach to treating depression, it is important to
be as informed as possible, researching different natural approaches to
treating depression as well as traditional medical approaches to
depression, and consulting with a medical professional, so that you can
make an informed decision about natural depression supplements.
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