EFEITO FITOTERÁPICO DAS FAMÍLIAS LAMIACEAE MARTINOV E PASSIFLORACEAE NO AUXÍLIO DE TRATAMENTO DA ANSIEDADE: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA

This review analyzes the efficacy of plants from the Lamiaceae Martinov and Passifloraceae Juss.ex Roussel families in the treatment of anxiety, a psychological disorder that significantly impairs quality of life.Species such as Mentha x villosa and Melissa officinalis (Lamiaceae) are traditionally used for their calming and digestive properties, which are beneficial in anxietyrelated conditions.Passiflora edulis (Passifloraceae), commonly known as passion fruit, contains bioactive compounds with anxiolytic effects, such as flavonoids and alkaloids.The aim of this study was to perform a narrative literature review on the application of the Lamiaceae Martinov and Passifloraceae Juss.ex Roussel families in anxiety treatment.This review includes studies published between 2010 and 2025, retrieved from databases such as Scopus, SciELO, ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Google Scholar.Results indicate that the use of these species may reduce anxiety symptoms with good tolerability and a low incidence of adverse effects, as demonstrated in exploratory, preclinical, and clinical trials, including assessments of toxicity, cytotoxicity, and chemical characterization.The combination of ethnopharmacological knowledge with scientific evidence reinforces the therapeutic potential of these plants.Nevertheless, further clinical research is needed to definitively validate their efficacy and safety.