Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants as Psychotherapeutic Agents-A Review.
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2013-04
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During the last decade herbal drugs has been gaining growing popularity throughout the
world. According to world federation for mental health, the mental and neurological disorders affect more
than 450 million people around the world. Modern science is trying to control this problem but in most
cases it has become unsuccessful. Under such conditions herbal drugs can produce beneficial effects.
Modern psychotropic drugs have many side effects. So there is a need to find an alternative treatment from
herbal plants which can cure these diseases. Studies undertaken in different parts of the world have proved
presence of important pharmacological activities in many plants. This review describes some important
plants effective in mental disorders.
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Ayurvedic medicinal plants, mental disorders, Psychotherapeutic agents
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Sharma M, Sahu S, Khemani N, Kaur R. Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants as Psychotherapeutic Agents-A Review. International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology. 2013 Apr-June; 4(2): 214-218.