TINJAUAN PENDEKATAN ETNOMEDIS: PRODUK TANAMAN SEDATIF ALAMI UNTUK PENGOBATAN GANGGUAN KECEMASAN

  • Dita Sheilla Putri Wahyuningtias Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia
  • Putu Desy Sagita Ananda Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia
  • Laurens Frestasya A. Turnip Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia
Keywords: Anxiety Disorders, Benzodiazepine, Natural Compound, Natural products, Plant for Anxiety Disorders, Sedative

Abstract

Anxiety disorders are common psychiatric conditions associated with significant
disability, influenced by a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and
epigenetic factors. Current first-line treatments, including Selective Serotonin
Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors
(SNRIs), and benzodiazepines, remain limited in efficacy and are associated with
adverse effects such as addiction, particularly with benzodiazepine use, highlighting
the need for novel pharmacological agents derived from natural compounds.
Therefore, this review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of natural
compound-based drugs investigated in clinical trials for their potential in treating
fear, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders, conducted through a systematic
literature search of PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases using the
keywords "natural compound" and "plant for anxiety disorder." The review identified
14 plants with potential benefits for anxiety disorders owing to their sedative
properties, among which Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) demonstrated superior
sedative effects compared to benzodiazepine-class benchmark controls, suggesting
its promising potential as a novel therapeutic candidate. Nevertheless, further
investigation including well-designed clinical trials remains necessary to confirm the
safety and efficacy of these natural substances in the management of anxiety
disorders.

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Published
2026-07-23
How to Cite
Dita Sheilla Putri Wahyuningtias, Putu Desy Sagita Ananda, & Laurens Frestasya A. Turnip. (2026). TINJAUAN PENDEKATAN ETNOMEDIS: PRODUK TANAMAN SEDATIF ALAMI UNTUK PENGOBATAN GANGGUAN KECEMASAN . Didaktik : Jurnal Ilmiah PGSD STKIP Subang, 12(3), 439 - 453. https://doi.org/10.36989/didaktik.v12i3.17696