Ayurvedic Plants: Natural Stress Relief for Depression
Chronic stress can lead to depression-like behaviors in fruit flies, but a study conducted by researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz has found that Ayurvedic medicinal plants, particularly Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) and Centella asiatica, can improve the flies' resilience to chronic stress when used prophylactically. The study also identified chlorogenic acid, found in Centella asiatica and other botanicals like coffee beans, as a key anti-stress substance. This research highlights the potential of traditional medicinal plants in treating stress-related disorders and sheds light on the biological mechanisms of stress resilience.