Herbal Formula: Stress & Anxiety

CASE STUDY: Herbal formula for stress and anxiety

SUBMITTED BY: Nerena Morris, Dip Herb Med and Naturopathy, BSc

PATIENT: 40-year-old female

INITIAL PRESENTATION & KEY CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS:

Client presented with anxiety and trouble sleeping during a unprecedented highly stressful period and was looking for a calming formula to support her through this time. History of anxiety but had incorporated methods of mindfulness and yoga which has worked well in the past.

HERBAL TREATMENT (200ml)

Centella asiatica (Gota kola) 1:2 - 60ml

Withania somnifera (Withania) 1:1 - 60ml

Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower) 1:2 - 40ml

Zizyphus spinosa (Zizyphus) 1:2 - 40ml
 

DOSAGE: 5mls, 3 x daily after meals

FOLLOW-UP:  After one week of using the formula the patient’s symptoms had decreased dramatically and she was able to think more clearly, make decisions and feel positive despite the stressful period continuing. Patient finished the formula and has requested a repeat prescription to keep on hand if it is required in the future.