Submitted by: Nerena Morris, Dip Herb Med and Naturopathy, BSc
Client: 40-year-old female
Initial presentation: 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 formula:
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.