Treat Depression Naturally With the help of Roseroot Herb

Depression is one of the most common mental disorder that affects millions of people across the world. Conventional antidepressants do not always prove to be effective. Even if at all they work, their efficacy declines quickly. Researchers have now found a natural way to manage depression. They found that oral administration of Roseroot herb could be a potential beneficial treatment option for major depressive disorders. The research conducted by Associate Professor Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE, and colleagues at the Perelman School of Medicine of University of Pennsylvania, also showed that patients experienced lesser side effects when treated with roseroot herb as compared to conventional antidepressant therapy sertraline.

Researchers conducted the first randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, comparison trial of oral Rhodolia rosea extract versus the conventional antidepressant therapy sertraline for mild to moderate major depressive disorder. The study comprised of 57 adult participants, who suffered from two or more major depressive episodes like weight loss or gain, fatigue, insomnia, and recurrent thoughts of death. The study participants were given standardized R. rosea extract, sertraline, or placebo for a period of 12 weeks.