Botanicals Anchored in Scientific Mood Enhancement
Throughout history, people have drawn upon the therapeutic potential of the plants surrounding them to uplift and balance their moods. Remarkably, botanical treasures such as roseroot, melissa, turmeric, black cohosh, saffron, skullcap, chai hu, rose, and St. John’s wort have undergone comprehensive laboratory research, unveiling their multifaceted mechanisms for improving mood. These plants, brimming with natural bioactive compounds, exert their influence by enhancing the brain’s feel-good mood signals, such as serotonin and dopamine. Notably, certain botanicals like turmeric, saffron, and St. John’s wort also harbour essential ingredients that combat inflammation, an avenue being explored for its potential in alleviating depression.
Furthermore, several of these medicinal plants, including St. John’s wort, turmeric, black cohosh, saffron, skullcap, and roseroot, have undergone gold standard (controlled) clinical trials. This signifies that, in humans, when administered as a medicinal plant (in the appropriate formulation and at therapeutic levels), they have consistently demonstrated the ability to significantly enhance mood compared to placebos. In some instances, such as St. John’s Wort and Turmeric, these plant medicines have exhibited effectiveness on par with mainstream pharmaceutical drugs, often with fewer or no side effects.”
