ABSTRACT
226Depression is a serious medical illness related with mood. It disturbs feelings, thinking, and daily activities, like sleeping, eating, or working of affected person. Scientific literature suggests that it is caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. There are different ways to manage this condition. One important approach for managing depression is use of herbal drugs. Herbal drugs have important place in healthcare sector due to their less side effects, and cost effectiveness. This chapter provides details about scientific studies carried on herbal drugs like Acorus calamus, Bacopa monnieri, Beta vulgaris, Hypericum perforatum, Lagenaria siceraria, Moringa oliefera, Mucuna pruriens, Nardostachys jatamansi, Piper nigrum, Rosmarinus officinalis, Trigonella foenum-graceum, and Valerian species, focusing on the their effects in depression.
