**8. Conclusion**

Different types of psychiatric problems, particularly sadness, depression and anxiety are afflicting an increasing number of people. These mental diseases not only have a negative impact on people's daily lives, but they also place a significant financial burden on society. The psychopharmacology of herbs has gotten a lot of attention in recent decades. Finally, it may be concluded that, *Achyrantes aspera* extract exert a protective effect against physically induced depression. It has been also proved that herbal drugs show lesser adverse effects as compared to synthetic drugs that's why *Achyranthes* aspera may be used for the treatment of depression as an herbal remedy.

*Comparative Study between Herbal and Synthetic Antidepressant Drugs DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.103977*
