Mood disorders, also often referred to as affective disorders, are a group of psychiatric
illnesses that severely impact mood and its related functions. The high medical expenditures …

Depression is a mental health disorder that develops as a result of complex psycho-neuro-
immuno-endocrinological disturbances. This disease presents with mood disturbances …

Depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental disorders, which are on the rise worldwide, are
indications that pharmacological therapy can have serious adverse effects, which is why …

The functional beverages (FBs) are an important segment of functional food products due to
health benefits they provide and their appealing sensory characteristics, suitability and …

Medicinal plants are being used worldwide for centuries for their beneficial properties. Some
of the most popular medicinal plants belong to the Melissa genus, and different health …

The increased use of pesticides by major agricultural players has resulted in various
environmental pollution and serious health risks. In Brazil, the use of pesticides, such as …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Among the fewest drugs discovered are those belonging
to the class of anxiolytics. Although some drug targets for anxiety disorders are established …

Background and purpose The findings of clinical studies exploring essential oils (EOs) for
anxiety remain disputed, and no studies have yet clarified the differences in the efficacy of …

Chronic sleep deficiency, a public health epidemic, triggers an elevated risk for physical and
mental disorders and may cause unpleasant sensations or experiences in daily life …

Melissa officinalis L. plant has been used in European and Iranian traditional medicine since
ancient times. This plant possesses various phytochemicals such as volatile compounds …