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Use profile · Nervous system, sleep & mood

Depression

A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, emptiness, or irritability and decreased ability to function.

Condition Or SymptomDOID:1596Traditional documentation
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What the index means by Depression.

The database says that a source associated a plant with the label “Depression”. It does not show that the source used modern diagnostic criteria or that the plant was effective.

Use this page as a research index. Persistent, severe, unexplained or worsening symptoms need appropriate clinical assessment.

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Method · Traditional useSyrup of orange-peel

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Method · Traditional useCordial Ju!ap

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Method · Traditional useTincture of Treatment

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Method · Traditional useCordial Julep.— Take of simple cinnamon-water, four ounces; Jamaiea pepper-water, two ouuces

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Method · Traditional useCordial Ju’ap.— Take of simple cinnamon water, four ounces; Jamaica pepper-water, two ounces

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Method · Traditional useSyrup of squills

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Method · Traditional useInfusion of College is ordered

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Method · Traditional usePowder of Virginia snake

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Method · Traditional useInfusion of College is ordered

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Method · Traditional useSt John’s wort infused oil recipe

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20plant associations for Depression
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