Chinese herbal medicines for the treatment of depression: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Conclusion: Our findings elucidate the promising therapeutic potential of Chinese herbal medicines as viable alternatives in the treatment of depression, with certain herbs demonstrating enhanced efficacy and safety profiles. The outcomes of this study advocate for the integration of these alternative modalities into contemporary depression management paradigms. However, it underscores the necessity for larger, methodologically robust trials to further validate and refine these preliminary findings.Systematic review registration:https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42023452109.
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research