An Ayurvedic approach to postpartum depression.
Ayurvedic medicine has existed for more than 5000 years but is only recently receiving recognition in current medical literature. The purpose of this article is to present an overview of Ayurvedic medicine, describe Ayurvedic treatment of postpartum depression, discuss concerns about herbal preparations, and discuss implications for nursing practice and research.
Posmontier
Bobbie
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College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA. bp98@drexel.edu
Teitelbaum
Marianne
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D000328:Adult; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D019052:Depression, Postpartum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008515:Medicine, Ayurvedic; D008517:Phytotherapy