What Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbs are effective for anxiety disorder?

Jan 05, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I’ve been feeling extremely anxious lately, and my doctor diagnosed me with anxiety disorder. What traditional Chinese herbal medicines are effective for anxiety disorder?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Gao Zongen
Anxiety disorders are commonly treated with traditional Chinese herbal medicines such as *Coptis chinensis* (Huang Lian), *Citrus reticulata* peel (Chen Pi), and *Lilium brownii* (Bai He), which help calm the mind, nourish the brain, improve sleep quality, and alleviate anxiety symptoms. For more severe cases of anxiety disorder, herbal treatment may be combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other psychological interventions. Psychological counseling should be provided to promote emotional well-being and reduce anxiety.