A patient experiencing symptoms of mild depression would prefer to take a "natural" substance instead of a prescription antidepressant. The herbal preparation that could be suggested for its antidepressant effects is:
a. Valerian
b. Echinacea
c. Saw palmetto
d. St. John's wort
ANS: D
St. John's wort is an herb often used to treat mild depressive symptoms. Valerian is consid-ered an anxiolytic. Saw palmetto is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. Echinacea is used to boost immunity.
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