Tvari biljnog porijekla u liječenju psihijatrijskih poremećaja

master's thesis

• Title (english): Substances of plant origin in the treatment of psychiatric disorders
• Author: Lara El-Zayegh
• Mentor: Neven Henigsberg (mentor)
• Committee member: Petrana Brečić (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Dražen Begić (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Neven Henigsberg (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; School of Medicine; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-07-12, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE; Clinical Medical Sciences; Psychiatry

Abstract

Sve je veća incidencija psihijatrijskih poremećaja, posebno poremećaja raspoloženja poput depresije i anksioznosti, kao i insomnije i demencije. Stoga je i veća potreba za korištenjem alternativnih terapijskih metoda liječenja uz standardne terapije. Fitoterapija je grana medicine koja se bavi liječenjem bolesti i unaprjeđenjem zdravlja biljnim lijekovima poznatima kao fitoterapeutici. Biljni pripravci tradicionalno su korišteni stoljećima za razne tegobe, od psihijatrijskih do somatskih. Neke od najistraživanijih biljnih tvari za liječenje depresije, anksioznosti i insomnije su kantarion, valerijana, pasiflora, kava kava i matičnjak dok se ginko smatra posebno učinkovit u poboljšanju pamćenja i kognicije. Usprkos svojim prednostima imaju i nuspojave kao i interakcije s ostalim lijekovima i tvarima te ih se mora uzimati s oprezom. Od posebne je važnosti edukacija liječnika o biljnim pripravcima te komunikacija s pacijentom o prednostima i rizicima njihovog uzimanja. Jedna od glavnih mana korištenja fitoterapeutika je manjak kliničkih istraživanja o učinkovitosti i sigurnosti njihova korištenja zbog čega još nije moguće zamijeniti standardne lijekove biljnim pripravcima.

Abstract (english)

There is an increasing incidence of psychiatric disorders, especially mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, as well as insomnia and dementia. Consequently, there is a greater need for the use of alternative therapeutic methods in addition to standard therapies. Phytotherapy is a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of diseases and the promotion of health using plant-based medicines known as phytotherapeutics. Herbal preparations have been traditionally used for centuries for various ailments, from psychiatric to somatic. Some of the most researched plant substances for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and insomnia are St. John's Wort, valerian, passionflower, kava kava, and lemon balm, while ginkgo is considered particularly effective in improving memory and cognition. Despite their advantages, they also have side effects and interactions with other medications and substances, and must therefore be taken with caution. It is particularly important to educate physicians about herbal preparations and to communicate with patients about the benefits and risks of their use. One of the main drawbacks of using phytotherapeutics is the lack of clinical research on their effectiveness and safety, and thus it is not yet possible to replace standard medications with herbal preparations.

• Keywords: psihijatrijski poremećaji; fitoterapija; klinička istraživanja
• Keywords (english): psychiatric disordes; phytotherapy; clinical research
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:105:502077
• Study programme: Title: Medicine; Study programme type: university; Study level: integrated undergraduate and graduate; Academic / professional title: doktor/doktorica medicine (doktor/doktorica medicine)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-06-27 11:46:30