What Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Herbs Are Used for Depression?
Disease description:
I’ve been feeling somewhat depressed after giving birth—what traditional Chinese herbal medicines are used to treat postpartum depression?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Qinghua
Depression manifests as sleep disorders, affective disturbances, and dysregulation of visceral physiological functions. It is a mood disorder of unclear etiology, primarily characterized by persistent low mood. Patients must take medications under the guidance of a physician. Commonly used traditional Chinese patent medicines include Xiaoyao Pills, Fuling (Poria) and Guipi Pills, Anshen Dingzhi Pills, Jieyu Anshen Tablets, Xuefu Zhuyu Pills, Jiannao Bushen Pills, Shugan Jieyu Capsules, and Tianmeng Oral Liquid.
