Posted by linkadge on November 2, 2005, at 19:07:53
In reply to Re: does Gotu kola help for Social Phobia? » Tepiaca, posted by Declan on November 1, 2005, at 23:15:18
Yes it might. There is a neuropeptide (I think its a neuropeptide) called CCK, that is involved in fear & anxiety reactions. If I recall, 5-ht3 activation is involved in CCK activity, which is why SSRI's make some people's social phobia much worse.
There is some pharamcudical research being undertaken on the effects of CCK moduation on social phobia.
This may be of some interest.
Another herb to look at might be ginger root.
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