A Review on Anti-anxiety Plants
Despite is major mental health problem affecting 4% of the world population. Despite the availability of effective treatment, many people don not seek help due to barriers such as stigma and lack of knowledge. This review highlights the potential anxiolytic effects of several botanical ex-tract, including Achyranthes bidentata, coriander, lemon balm, shepherd’s purse, Plec-tranthus bergamot, Melissa parviflora, purslane, kale, liquor ice root, and frangipani. This article discusses the mechanisms of anxiolytic action of these herbs, including GABA transaminase inhibition, and GABA receptor modulation, and highlights their potential as complementary and alternative treatments for anxiety disorders. The arti-cle also discusses the implication of these finding for the development of new treat-ments for stress and the need for further research to confirm the plant’s efficacy and safety in humans. Anxiolytic effects, GABAergic mechanisms, complementary and mental illness.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2025-06-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15729204
- Primary Topic
- Medicinal Plant Extracts Effects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00