Though no records of such cases exist (this could be due to any number of reasons), it is possible that mankind has suffered from the problem that is depression for as long as there has been civilization to depress people. There have been herbal treatments for almost every condition known to man, with some of them actually being found to have a decent scientific basis for the lore. While recognizing depression as a problem and not merely sadness is a relatively modern phenomenon, that does not mean that the herbal lore of the ancients should be disregarded. As amazing as it might sound, it is possible to find a natural antidepressant in today’s market.
The most commonly suggested natural antidepressant would be St. John’s Wort, which has also been suggested as an herbal remedy for everything from constipation to muscle pain. According to medical science, the leaves contain a number of natural antidepressants or chemicals that often appear as base ingredients in a wide range of common depression medication.
Typically, using this can have noticeable positive effects on mild depression in about two weeks. However, for more severe cases, the usual time...