Information on Depression, mild
| Description |
Treatment Plan |
| Depression is an emotional state marked by prolonged sadness, discouragement, and loss of self-worth. Depression can result from prolonged stress and a weakened adrenal system, as well as a general deficiency of the adrenal, nervous and digestive systems. |
An herbal program can include herbal antidepressants and tonic herbs and formulas for any weakened systems. |
Herbal Remedies for Depression, mild
| Herb |
Treatment Support |
Application |
| Damiana |
mild antidepressant |
tincture, tea |
| Kava Kava |
mild antidepressant |
tablet, tincture |
| Kola |
mild antidepressant |
capsule, tea |
| Lavender |
antidepressant |
oil (to inhale), tea internally |
| St. John's Wort |
antidepressant, nerve tonic |
tincture, tablet |
| Yerba Mate |
mild antidepressant |
tea |
Herbal Remedies for Depression, mild with Additional Ailments
| Additional Ailment | Herb | Application |
| Depression, mild--after distress |
St. John's Wort |
tincture, tablet, capsule |
| Depression, mild--chronic |
Wild Oats |
tincture, tea, capsule |
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