从酸枣仁的药食同源价值角度论其对抑郁症的作用OA

Depression is characterized by high prevalence and recurrence rates.Conventional antidepressants are associated with adverse reactions and inconsistent efficacy,whereas food and medicine homologous substances offer a novel approach to the prevention and treatment of depression.Among these,research on Suanzaoren(Ziziphi Spinosae Semen)is of both academic significance and practical value.Based on the theory of food and medicine homology,this article systematically reviews the Chinese medicine theoretical basis and practical evidence supporting the use of Suanzaoren(Ziziphi Spinosae Semen)for the prevention and treatment of depression,and further examines its application value in clinical intervention and functional food development.The Chinese medicine actions of Suanzaoren(Ziziphi Spinosae Semen)closely correspond to the core pathogenesis of depression.Its active constituents,including flavonoids and saponins,may exert antidepressant effects through mechanisms such as modulation of neurotransmitters and inhibition of inflammatory responses in the central nervous system.Owing to its dual use as both a medicinal substance and a food ingredient,Suanzaoren(Ziziphi Spinosae Semen)shows promising prospects for application in the treatment of depression and in the development of the health and wellness industry.