Effectiveness of Tea Made from <i>Cissampelos sympodialis</i> Leaves in the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression: A Controlled Clinical Trial
Liane Franco Barros Mangueira,
Ricardo Andre Medeiros Negreiros,
Cícero Flávio Soares Aragão
et al.
Abstract:The species Cissampelos sympodialis Eichl. (CsE) is popularly used for its anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator and anti-allergiceffects. In preclinical studies, the plant has shown anxiolytic and antidepressant properties, which necessitated a controlledclinical trial to verify its effects in humans. A quasi-randomized study was developed in which the volunteers were divided intothree groups: CsE leaves tea (n = 21), auriculotherapy (n = 20) and no intervention (n = 19). The participants in the three groupsrecei… Show more
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