Agents that lift depression without sedation. Thymoleptics. Mood raisers. They may exert an antagonising action or specifically influence any particular organ that might be responsible i.e., Dandelion for depression caused by a congested liver; Hawthorn for circulatory stasis and Skullcap for cerebral congestion.
As indicated: Oats, Kola nuts, Balmony, Ginseng, Damiana, Lavender, Ladyslipper, Rosemary, Vervain. Yerbe Mate tea is used in Paraguay for this purpose.
For neurotic depression with obsessive and phobic states: Black Cohosh, Damiana, Kola, Betony and Oats.
No behavioural changes in children have been observed. Impressive safety record. Little effect upon the cardiovascular system.
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