Adaptogens in mental and behavioral disorders

Alexander G Panossian

doi:10.1016/j.psc.2012.12.005

Adaptogens in mental and behavioral disorders

Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2013 Mar;36(1):49-64. doi: 10.1016/j.psc.2012.12.005.

Author

Alexander G Panossian¹

Affiliation

¹ Research and Development, Swedish Herbal Institute, Kovlingevagen 21, Vallberga, Halland 31250, Sweden. ap@shi.se

PMID: 23538076
DOI: 10.1016/j.psc.2012.12.005

Abstract

This article focuses on the most extensively studied adaptogens: Rhodiola rosea, Eleutherococcus senticosus, and Schisandra chinensis. Clinical studies, evidence for stress-protective and simulative effects, and molecular mechanisms of action on metabolic and other processes regulated by the neuroendocrine system are discussed.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Clinical Trials as Topic
Humans
Mental Disorders / drug therapy*
Mental Fatigue / drug therapy*
Phytotherapy*
Stress, Physiological / drug effects*