Herbs and spices used for natural depression treatment include cayenne pepper, ginger and rosemary.

Cayenne Pepper

Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

Properties

Cayenne pepper has been noted to elevate the mood by virtue of stimulating the TRPV1 pain receptor which results in the release of endorphins by the brain. These endorphins are the body’s “feel good hormones” and they also result in the release of dopamine which is a mood elevator.

Safety Precautions

Excessive consumption of cayenne pepper can cause ulcers.

Ginger

Scientific name: Zingiber officinale

Uses

Ginger has been used to treat depression for years to treat depression as an “old folks remedy”.

Rosemary

Botanical name: Rosemarinus officinalis

Uses

Rosemary is one of the best herbs for beating depression since it has an uplifting and energizing aroma that counters the lethargy and apathy of depression.

Safety Precautions

1. Do not use rosemary if you are allergic to it. 2. Do not/Avoid rosemary if you are pregnant as it can cause miscarriages. 3. Do not/Avoid rosemary if you are breastfeeding. 4. Do not/Avoid rosemary if you have peptic ulcers, ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.

Drug Interactions

Do not use/avoid rosemary in the following situations: 1. If you are taking blood thinners like warfarin (coumadin), clopidogrel (plavix) or aspirin as it may cause bleeding. 2. If you are taking high blood pressure medications like angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as captopril and lisinopril 3. If you are taking diuretics like furosemide (lasix) and hydrochlorothiazide. 3. If you are taking diabetes medications as it may alter the blood sugar levels. 4. If you are taking lithium.

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