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lavender + dodder
- Development stage
- Unknown
- Lead developer
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- Modality
- Small Molecules
- Administration
- Oral
01
Overview
Lavender + dodder is a combination herbal formulation consisting of extracts from *Lavandula* (lavender) and *Cuscuta* (dodder), traditionally used in Persian medicine. This combination has been studied as a syrup for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) with anxious distress. In clinical trials, the herbal syrup demonstrated efficacy comparable to citalopram in reducing depression scores over six weeks, with a significantly greater reduction in anxiety symptoms at week six compared to citalopram. The mechanism of action is not fully elucidated but is presumed to involve modulation of neurotransmitter systems and anxiolytic/antidepressant effects attributed to both plant components[1][3][4]. The product is considered effective and well-tolerated as an adjunct or alternative therapy for MDD with anxious distress.
- Other names
- lavender-dodder syruplavender and dodder combined herbal syrup
02
Targets
NMDAR (Glutamate receptor ionotropic, NMDA)SERT (Sodium-dependent serotonin transporter)
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