First of all, I understand that you are looking for a natural way to relieve depression. This positive attitude is very commendable. However, before starting any herbal treatment, I strongly recommend that you consult a professional healthcare provider, such as a doctor or a registered Chinese medicine practitioner. Depression is a complex mental health problem, and self-treatment may bring risks, especially in the absence of professional guidance. ### Why do you need to be cautious? 1. **Individual differences**: Everyone's physical condition and the manifestations of depression are different. Some herbal medicines may be effective for some people, but they may not be effective or even harmful for others. 2. **Drug interactions**: If you are taking other drugs, some herbal medicines may have adverse reactions with these drugs. 3. **Dose control**: The dose and preparation method of herbal medicines are essential to effect and safety, and the wrong dose may cause side effects. ### Common herbal medicine options Although I cannot provide a specific formula, the following are some herbal medicines commonly used in traditional medicine to relieve symptoms of depression for your reference： -**St. John's Wort (St. John's Wort)**: It is commonly used for mild to moderate depression, but may interact with certain drugs (such as antidepressants, contraceptives, etc.). -**Saffron (Saffron)**: Studies have shown that saffron may help improve mood, but its effect still needs more research to confirm. -**Passion Flower**: It is commonly used to relieve anxiety and insomnia, and may have a certain auxiliary effect on depressive symptoms. -**Valerian Root (Valerian Root)**: Commonly used to relieve anxiety and improve sleep quality, it may be helpful for depression-related insomnia. ### Other suggestions 1. **Lifestyle adjustment**: In addition to herbal medicines, maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep and good social support can all help relieve symptoms of depression. 2. **Psychotherapy**: Psychotherapy methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have been shown to have a significant effect on depression. 3. **Social support**: Keeping in touch with family, friends, or support groups and sharing your feelings and experiences may make you feel less lonely. ### Conclusion Although herbal medicines may help in some cases, they should not replace professional medical advice and treatment. Depression is a disease that requires comprehensive treatment. It is recommended that you manage and treat it under the guidance of professional medical personnel. I hope this information will be of help to you, and I wish you an early way to find a way for yourself to restore your health and balance.