Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China.
Recent Pat Biotechnol. 2022;16(4):284-310. doi: 10.2174/1872208316666220321102216.
Consideration and improvement for anxiety and depression are important during a global pandemic. Appropriate healthcare can be obtained by paying more attention to traditional medicinal sciences. The adverse effects of stress with various symptoms can be managed by introducing plants that boost mental health. The most relevant psychological reactions in the general population related to the global pandemic are pervasive anxiety, frustration and boredom, specific and uncontrolled fear, disabling loneliness, significant lifestyle changes, and psychiatric conditions. Ginseng, chamomile, passionflower, herbal tea, lavender, saffron, kava, rose, cardamom, Chinese date, and some chief formula like yokukansan, Dan-zhi-xiao-yao-san, so-ochim-tang-gamiband, and saikokaryukotsuboreito are notable herbal treatments for mental health problems. The most common medicinal plants that have been used in Iran for the cure of stress and anxiety are Viper's-buglosses, Dracocephalum, valerian, chamomile, common hop, hawthorns, and lavender. Medicinal plants and herbs can be used for the treatment and alleviation of the negative effects of stress, anger, and depression during the global pandemic.
在全球大流行期间，考虑并改善焦虑和抑郁非常重要。通过更多地关注传统医学科学，可以获得适当的医疗保健。通过引入有助于心理健康的植物，可以管理具有各种症状的压力的不良反应。与全球大流行相关的普通人群中最相关的心理反应是普遍的焦虑、沮丧和无聊、特定的和无法控制的恐惧、使人丧失能力的孤独、生活方式的重大改变和精神疾病。人参、洋甘菊、西番莲、草药茶、薰衣草、藏红花、卡瓦、玫瑰、小豆蔻、红枣和一些主要的方剂，如优克安神丸、丹栀逍遥散、四逆散加甘草泻心汤和赛可奥库卓贝柳汤，都是治疗心理健康问题的显著的草药疗法。在伊朗，最常用于治疗压力和焦虑的常见药用植物是 Viper's-buglosses、Dracocephalum、缬草、洋甘菊、普通啤酒花、山楂和薰衣草。在全球大流行期间，药用植物和草药可用于治疗和减轻压力、愤怒和抑郁的负面影响。
