A STUDY ON THE USE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN THE AREA OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY AND NEUROLOGY FOR A SUSTAINABLE MENTAL HEALTH

Purpose: The current study set out to identify therapeutic plants with psychoactive qualities that were being utilized to treat neuropsychiatric disorders in patients with nervous system diseases as well as general and complex neuropsychiatric disorders. Objective: The core or base objective of this study is to identify plant originated psychoactive molecules or psychotropic actives and its relation in the area of neuropsychiatric or neurologic treatment. Design/Methodology/Approach: The majority of the material utilized to construct the study is secondary and comes from a variety of sources, including clinical literature, journals, websites, etc. Additionally, primary data has been employed to boost the paper's correctness and dependability. Clinical psychopathologists, cardiologists, neuropsychologists, and behavioral medicine experts provided the primary data. To prevent any mistakes and inaccuracies, a comprehensive, rigorous clinical examination of the data has been performed using all of these databases Findings/ Results: The findings list 66 plant species that are utilized to treat neuropsychiatric disorders. The primary plant components utilized were roots (36.2%) and leaves (29%) These components, either alone or in combination, were utilized to make medications primarily through the decoction and trituration processes. Drinks, external treatments, and fumigation were all used to provide remedies. This research suggests that local conventional medicine in many regions of the world has a thorough understanding of neuropsychiatric diseases. The therapeutic treatments recommended in this article are a genuine effort to combat neurological and mental illnesses. Future research on antipsychotic or neuroprotective chemicals may utilize identified plants. Originality and value: To cover the relevant study issue and increase the validity and reliability of the material, a thorough analysis and interpretation have been done. A fresh approach is used to spread knowledge regarding the relationship between medicinal plants and the human mind. Paper type: Secondary Clinical Report Analysis/ Interpretive