taraxacum vulgare/抗抑鬱藥

BACKGROUND The leaves and roots of the Taraxacum officinale F. (Asteraceae) is widely used as traditional medicinal herb in Eastern Asian countries. OBJECTIVE In the present study, the antidepressant-like effects of the water extract of T. officinale (WETO) leaves and roots were investigated in mice

BACKGROUND Depression is a common disorder linked with high levels of chronicity, psycho-social and physical problems, and suicide. Here, we assessed the antidepressant effects of the hydromethanolic extract of Taraxacum officinale and investigated the underlying mechanism. MATERIAL AND METHODS