Traditional Chinese medicine formula for treating depression

Abstract

The invention discloses a traditional Chinese medicine formula for treating depression, which is prepared from the following components in parts by weight: 18 to 22 parts of poria cocos, 14 to 16 parts of radix puerariae, 8 to 10 parts of rhizoma gastrodiae, 10 to 12 parts of fructus corni, 10 to 12 parts of radix angelicae sinensis, 3 to 4 parts of radix ginseng, 8 to 10 parts of rhizoma polygonati, 8 to 10 parts of liquorice root and 10 to 12 parts of radix astragali seu hedysari. Compared with other compositions for treating depression, the composition is low in cost, quick in curative effect and simple and convenient to use, adopts a specific traditional Chinese medicine extraction method, improves the treatment effect and has no toxic or side effect. The traditional Chinese medicine composition is suitable for depression patients of different genders and age groups, and is mainly used for treating mild and moderate depression and climacteric syndrome.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the field of disease treatment, in particular to a traditional Chinese medicine formula for treating depression. Background technique [0002] Depression is a common mental illness, which belongs to the category of "depression" in Chinese medicine. Depression seriously affects the life and work of patients, and brings a heavy burden to the family. The current treatment methods mainly include psychotherapy, drug therapy and electroconvulsive (convulsant) therapy. Among them, psychotherapy is only suitable for mild cases, while moderate and severe cases require drug treatment. As for severe cases, electroconvulsive therapy is used. Western medicine mostly uses some antidepressant drugs, and many have strong dependence. [0003] As follows: 1. Tricyclic drugs: such as doxepin, amitriptyline, clomipramine, etc. Although these drugs are cheap, they have relatively large side effects, mainly dry mouth, rapid heart rate, etc. Dang...

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[0003] As follows: 1. Tricyclic drugs: such as doxepin, amitriptyline, clomipramine, etc. Although these drugs are cheap, they have relatively large side effects, mainly dry mouth, rapid heart rate, etc. Overdose can be life-threatening. Danger

[0004] 2. 5-HT reuptake blockers: such as fluoxetine, paloxetine, sertraline, etc., may cause gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as constipation, nausea, and vomiting

[0005] Norepinephrine drugs: mirtazapine, venlafaxine, etc. Overdose will cause liver toxicity, sexual dysfunction, obesity and other side effects