Can Acanthopanax Senticosus Treat Depression?

With the continuous advancement of medical equipment, many traditional Chinese medicines are now being discovered and used in clinical work. Among them, the most common ones are wolfberry, ginseng and other medicinal materials, which are well known to everyone, so their effects are well known. However, when it comes to some uncommon medicinal materials, people are a little unfamiliar with them. So, can Acanthopanax treat depression?

Acanthopanax senticosus has the effects of invigorating qi and strengthening the stomach, nourishing the kidney and calming the mind. It is often used to treat physical weakness, back pain and knee pain, insomnia and dreaminess.

disease. Clinical studies have shown that Acanthopanax can improve a person's self-perception and memory, enhance their mood and work ability, and normalize sleep. There are also reports that Acanthopanax has the effect of treating depression. Studies on the antidepressant effect of Acanthopanax senticosus extract have shown that

The extract has a significant antidepressant effect on the behavioral despair animal depression model.

Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes treatment based on syndrome differentiation. Single Chinese medicine is sometimes effective, but more often than not, some Chinese medicines are not effective alone. This requires syndrome differentiation. After finding the cause of the disease, adding Chinese medicine with antidepressant effects to the main prescription can achieve the purpose of treating both the symptoms and the root cause, and the clinical effect will be better.

Acanthopanax injection is a prescription drug. There is currently a lot of controversy about this medicine, and it is recommended to use it with caution. Acanthopanax Injection has the following effects: nourishes the liver and kidneys, replenishes the essence and strengthens the bones. Used for transient ischemic attack, cerebral arteriosclerosis, cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, etc. caused by liver and kidney deficiency. It is also used for coronary heart disease, angina pectoris combined with neurasthenia and menopausal syndrome, etc.

Acanthopanax Tablets: [Functions and indications] Replenishes Qi and strengthens the spleen, nourishes the kidneys and calms the mind. It is used for spleen and kidney yang deficiency, physical weakness, loss of appetite, pain in the waist and knees, insomnia and nightmares.

The efficacy and function of Acanthopanax senticosus:

A. In terms of replenishing Qi: Acanthopanax can increase the body's oxygen absorption (its antioxidant capacity is 5 times that of vitamin E)

B. In terms of blood production: Acanthopanax can dilate blood vessels, improve blood volume in the brain, and has a bidirectional regulating effect on blood pressure. At the same time, Acanthopanax can resist fatigue, resist radiation, replenish weakness, enhance bone marrow hematopoietic function, and has the effect of activating blood circulation.

C. Calming the nerves: When the human body does not absorb enough oxygen, it is easy to feel drowsy, yawn, and feel lazy. Acanthopanax is an aerobic substance that can regulate the excitation and inhibition processes of the central nervous system, making the two tend to a balance, which has a brain-enhancing and calming effect.

D. Physical fitness: Acanthopanax can increase maximum oxygen consumption and enhance the duration of exercise.

When it comes to Acanthopanax senticosus for treating depression, everyone now understands it very clearly. It has many effects in treating depression. In fact, for many other diseases, you can also use it according to the introduction above and under the guidance of a doctor. This is good for the disease and at the same time will not cause any mistakes that may harm the body.