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Stress

Here is a curated library list of research papers on Traditional Systems of Medicine, grouped under major mental health categories: stress, anxiety, and other related issues. Each section features at least 10 representative papers or reviews, suitable for your Articles page and focused on evidence-based studies and reviews.

Peace through health: traditional medicine meditation in global settings" – Empirical evidence of TM meditation reducing stress.

Schneider RH (2024)

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Herbal medicines and botanicals for managing insomnia and stress symptoms

Jensen MG et al. (2024)

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Eastern Integrative Medicine and Ancient Sound Healing for Stress Reduction

Goldsby TL et al. (2020)

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The effect of adaptogenic plants on stress: A systematic review

Tóth-Mészáros A et al. (2023)

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Common herbs for stress: The science and strategy of a clinical approach

Burns J et al. (2022)

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Medicinal Plants Used for Anxiety, Depression, or Stress and their effects

Kenda M et al. (2022)

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Evolution of the adaptogenic concept from traditional use to modern medicine

Panossian AG et al. (2021)

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Research status of traditional & complementary medicine in stress and trauma

Bhapkar V et al. (2025)

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The role of global traditional and complementary systems of medicine in mental health

Gureje O et al. (2015)

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Advancing Research on Traditional Whole Systems Medicine for holistic stress relief

Mills PJ et al. (2017)

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Anxiety

Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Management of Anxiety Disorders: A Comprehensive Review

2025

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Herbal medicine use in adults who experience anxiety

McIntyre E et al. (2015)

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Exploring the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine exercise therapies for anxiety and depression in older adults

Dong Y et al. (2023)

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Adaptogens in traditional systems for anxiety management

Panossian AG et al. (2021)

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Chinese Herbal Medicine for Anxiety Disorders: Systematic review on effectiveness and safety

2025

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Medicinal Plants Used for Anxiety, Depression, or Stress: Clinical Trials Overview

Kenda M et al. (2022)

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The role of global traditional and complementary systems of medicine in treating mental health problems

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Complementary and alternative medicine for long COVID (psychological effects and CAM)

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Advancing Research on Traditional Whole Systems Medicine Approaches

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Herbal Medicine: What Psychiatrists Need to Know

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Herbal medicines for child and adolescent mental health: clinical insights

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Plants with potential importance in treating anxiety, insomnia, and depression

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Herbal medicine for depression, anxiety and insomnia

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Herbal approaches to managing anxiety and depression: A critical mini-review

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Traditional healing practices and mental health outcomes

Berhe KT et al. (2024)

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Other Issues (General Mental Health, Depression, Trauma, Wellbeing)

Traditional healing practices, collaboration models and mental health outcomes (Sub-Saharan Africa)

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The role of global traditional and complementary systems of medicine in treating mental health problems

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Traditional Chinese exercises on depression: Network meta-analysis

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Traditional Chinese medicine exercise therapy for depression/anxiety in older adults

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Botanical medicines influencing stress pathways and cortisol

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Herbal medicine for depression and anxiety (includes cortisol-modulating herbs)

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Medicinal plants used for anxiety, depression, or stress – clinical outcomes overview

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Complementary and alternative medicine for long COVID (mental health implications)

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