From garden to madness: herbal products and psychotic experiences.

IF 0.6 4区医学 Q4 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Neurocase Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-29 DOI:10.1080/13554794.2024.2436217

Yaşan Bilge Şair, Ecem Yılmaz Yıldırım, Rabia Elif Zeybek, Gülnaz Şallı Başaran, Levent Sevinçok

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Abstract

Psychotic symptoms, characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and cognitive disturbances, are associated with various psychiatric and neurological disorders. This manuscript explores two cases of acute psychotic episodes triggered by the regular consumption of herbal products. The cases highlight the need for increased awareness of the potential toxic side effects of herbal products. The impact of herbal ingredients like maca and matcha on neurotransmitter activity is explored, shedding light on the underlying mechanisms leading to psychosis. The manuscript highlights the need to report both the benefits and risks of herbal products, challenging the misconception that they are inherently safe.

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Neurocase 医学-精神病学

CiteScore

1.40

自引率

12.50%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Neurocase is a rapid response journal of case studies and innovative group studies in neuropsychology, neuropsychiatry and behavioral neurology that speak to the neural basis of cognition. Four types of manuscript are considered for publication: single case investigations that bear directly on issues of relevance to theoretical issues or brain-behavior relationships; group studies of subjects with brain dysfunction that address issues relevant to the understanding of human cognition; reviews of important topics in the domains of neuropsychology, neuropsychiatry and behavioral neurology; and brief reports (up to 2500 words) that replicate previous reports dealing with issues of considerable significance. Of particular interest are investigations that include precise anatomical localization of lesions or neural activity via imaging or other techniques, as well as studies of patients with neurodegenerative diseases, since these diseases are becoming more common as our population ages. Topic reviews are included in most issues.