Regarding the use of herbal medicines to relieve depression, I need to emphasize the following precautions and provide prudent suggestions： ### Description of important prerequisites： 1. **Depression is a medical disease**. Moderate to severe depression requires professional psychotherapy and/or drug intervention. Replacing formal treatment with herbal medicines may delay the condition. 2. **Risk of drug interaction**: Many herbal medicines (such as St. John's Wort) will have serious interactions with antidepressants, contraceptives, anticoagulants, etc., and must be used after a doctor confirms the safety. 3. **Significant individual differences**: Some herbal medicines may cause allergic reactions or aggravate certain physical symptoms (such as low blood pressure, gastrointestinal discomfort, etc.). ### Complementary herbal medicines that can be considered (need to be confirmed by a doctor)： The following formula is only suitable for auxiliary conditioning of **mild depression**, and must meet： ✅Other mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder have been ruled out 未 Not taking any psychotropic drugs ✅The attending doctor has been notified and permission has been obtained ####Mood-soothing tea (example recipe) **Ingredients** (all dried herbs)： -30% German chamomile-gentle and calming -Lemon balm 25%-relieves tension -Rose petals 20%-regulate mood -Ashwagandha 15%-adaptogenic additives (prohibited for pregnant women) -Osmanthus 10%-Adjust flavor **Usage**: The daily total amount does not exceed 3g, brewed in hot water at 80℃, it is recommended to drink in the morning, and use continuously for no more than 2 weeks. #### Precautions： -️️ Disable St. John's Wort (unless expressly permitted by the doctor) -️️ Disable Kava pepper (risk of hepatotoxicity) -️️Most herbal medicines are banned during pregnancy/lactation -✔️ Take a skin allergy test before the first trial ### More important suggestions： 1. **Priority medical treatment**: It is recommended to go to the department of Psychiatry of the top three hospitals for PHQ-9 scale assessment 2. **Evidence therapy**: Mindfulness meditation (MBSR) has been proven to be effective for mild depression 3. **Nutritional support**: Supplementation with vitamin D3 and Omega-3 may be beneficial (need to be used after testing) 4. **Light therapy**: 30 minutes of outdoor light in the morning helps regulate biological rhythm It is important to remember: herbal conditioning is not a substitute for professional treatment. If you have depressive symptoms that last for more than two weeks (such as sleep disorders, appetite changes, suicidal thoughts, etc.), please seek the help of a psychiatrist immediately. Your mental health needs the support of a professional system, which requires courage but is also crucial.