4.2. Symptoms of Depression
depression
PATHOGENESIS
Our results showed that the Aphrodite decreased symptoms of depression as well. The physiological mechanism underlying the efficacy of herbal remedies in improving depression is believed to involve the modulation of neurotransmitter levels in the brain. Saffron contains bioactive compounds such as crocin and safranal, which are thought to enhance serotonin and dopamine levels, two neurotransmitters that play a critical role in regulating mood and emotions. By increasing the availability of these neurotransmitters, saffron may help alleviate symptoms of depression [Previous studies showed that neurotropic agents play an important role in the pathogenesis of depression as well as depression treatments [