anyone tried chinese herbal stuff for depression?

[alexa1]

there is a chinese herbalist in my town but shes expensive. i am wondering if anyone has had any chinese herbal stuff before. i dont want to fork out loads of money for some crappy tea stuff.
i am taking st johns wort again, decided against the escitolopram.

Not sure about anti depression (if that is what you want), but in general if you want to take Chinese herbal remedy, you'd be prepared to put up with some very unplesant flavour, certain diat restrains, etc. Another fact you need to bare in mind is most herbal medicine does not work instantly, it might take a little while before you see some results.
No harm ask her what sort of thing she'd be giving you then you can decide what to do.
Good luck.