Potential herbal anxiolytics

Authors

Erica Mcintyre, Charles Sturt University
David A. Camfield, Swinburne University of TechnologyFollow
Jerome Sarris, University Of Melbourne, Swinburne University of TechnologyFollow

RIS ID

111925

Publication Details

Mcintyre, E., Camfield, D. & Sarris, J. (2016). Potential herbal anxiolytics. Evidence-Based Herbal and Nutritional Treatments for Anxiety in Psychiatric Disorders (pp. 139-152). Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.

Abstract

The following substances also have a long traditional history of use, however not necessarily in the treatment of anxiety. These herbs have been included as they have demonstrated some clinical evidence and may be considered as potential treatments for anxiety. It is recommended that future studies further investigate these substances in order to determine their efficacy in the treatment of anxiety. ¿ Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) ¿ Iranian borage (Echium amoenum) ¿ Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) ¿ Echinacea (Echinacea spp.).