“…As a result, plant-based therapies offer a promising alternative to traditional psychiatric medications for treating various mental conditions, including anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and schizophrenia. 9 Recent research has uncovered a strong link between gut microbiota composition and behavior/ mood, and the discovery of bidirectional communication between the brain and the gut microbiome has further highlighted the potential benefit of plant metabolites, or prebiotics, in reducing stress and preventing anxiety-/depression-like symptoms in high-risk individuals. 9 There is growing evidence supporting the use of dietary foods, medicinal herbs, and their secondary metabolites in regulating gut microbiome dysbiosis and improving overall mental health.…”