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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)

Herbal medicines and botanicals for managing insomnia and stress symptoms

Jensen MG et al. (2024)

Eastern Integrative Medicine and Ancient Sound Healing for Stress Reduction

Goldsby TL et al. (2020)

The effect of adaptogenic plants on stress: A systematic review

Tóth-Mészáros A et al. (2023)

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

Burns J et al. (2022)

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

Kenda M et al. (2022)

Evolution of the adaptogenic concept from traditional use to modern medicine

Panossian AG et al. (2021)

Research status of traditional & complementary medicine in stress and trauma

Bhapkar V et al. (2025)

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

Gureje O et al. (2015)

Advancing Research on Traditional Whole Systems Medicine for holistic stress relief

Mills PJ et al. (2017)

Anxiety

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

2025

Herbal medicine use in adults who experience anxiety

McIntyre E et al. (2015)

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

Dong Y et al. (2023)

Adaptogens in traditional systems for anxiety management

Panossian AG et al. (2021)

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

2025

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

Kenda M et al. (2022)

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

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

Advancing Research on Traditional Whole Systems Medicine Approaches

Herbal Medicine: What Psychiatrists Need to Know

Herbal medicines for child and adolescent mental health: clinical insights

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

Herbal medicine for depression, anxiety and insomnia

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

Traditional healing practices and mental health outcomes

Berhe KT et al. (2024)

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

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

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

Traditional Chinese exercises on depression: Network meta-analysis

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

Botanical medicines influencing stress pathways and cortisol

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

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

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