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Recent advancements in digital and traditional treatment strategies for major depressive disorder using medicinal herbs

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Integrating digital health technologies, including mobile applications and digital biomarkers, with traditional medicinal plants and phytochemicals may enhance the effectiveness of standard antidepressants. Mechanisms through which phytochemicals and digital health tools may alleviate depression are described based on currently known mechanisms. Traditional medicinal plants and phytochemicals may enhance the efficacy of standard antidepressants. This article provides an in-depth discussion of the known mechanisms through which phytochemicals and medicinal herbs may alleviate depression, and examines the diagnostic, preventive, and treatment practices for major depressive disorder (MDD), focusing on integrating digital innovations and phytotherapy.

Source: Digital Chinese Medicine

DOI: 10.1016/j.dcmed.2025.01.002

Authors: Manasi Khadanga, Nihar Ranjan Kar, Nityananda Sahoo, Bichitrananda Tripathy

Institution: Centurion University of Technology and Management

Language: English

Topic: Medicinal Plant Extracts Effects

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $980