Role Of Homoeopathic Medicines in The Management of Anxiety and Health-Related Worries: A Prospective Clinical Study

Ind. Jr. of Mod. Res. and Rev. PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL Volume 3 Issue 9 [Sep] 2025 111 © 2025 Dr. Aarti Gorakhnath Kanchar, Dr. Vaibhav Vijaya Ravindra Mahajan. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY NC ND).https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Indian Journal of Modern Research and Reviews This Journal is a member of the ‘Committee on Publication Ethics’ Online ISSN:2584-184X Research Paper Role Of Homoeopathic Medicines in The Management of Anxiety and Health-Related Worries: A Prospective Clinical Study Dr. Aarti Gorakhnath Kanchar1*, Dr. Vaibhav Vijaya Ravindra Mahajan2 1BHMS, MD, Homoeopathy – Practice of Medicine, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Sayli Charitable Trust Homoeopathic College, Mitmita, Chh. Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India 2 M.D. Homoeopathy HMM, P.G. Hom, London, UK, F.C.H. Dermatology. MUHS Nashik, Prof. And HOD Dept Of Community Medicine Corresponding Author: *Dr. Aarti Gorakhnath Kanchar DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17403284 2 ABSTRACT Manuscript Info. This prospective clinical study evaluates the role of individualized homeopathic medicines in the management of generalized anxiety and health-related worries. The study included 60 adult patients aged 20–55 years suffering from anxiety symptoms related to health concerns, examined over 6 months. Each participant received individualized homeopathic remedies based on the totality of symptoms, with follow-up every four weeks. Anxiety levels were assessed using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) and Health Anxiety Inventory (HAI). Significant improvement was observed, with mean GAD-7 scores reducing from 15.6 ± 3.2 to 6.2 ± 2.1 (p < 0.001), and HAI scores from 19.8 ± 4.4 to 8.9 ± 3.1. Remedies most often indicated were Argentum nitricum, Arsenicum album, Phosphorus, and Calcarea carbonica. The study concludes that individualized homeopathic intervention can significantly reduce anxiety levels and healthrelated worries, offering a safe and holistic management approach in psychosomatic disorders. ✓ ISSN No: 2584184X ✓ Received: 05-08-2025 ✓ Accepted: 29-09-2025 ✓ Published: 21-10-2025 ✓ MRR:3(9):2025;111-112 ✓ ©2025, All Rights Reserved. ✓ Peer Review Process: Yes ✓ Plagiarism Checked: Yes How To Cite this Article Kanchar AG, Mahajan VVR. Role of homoeopathic medicines in the management of anxiety and healthrelated worries: a prospective clinical study. Ind J Mod Res Rev. 2025;3(9):111-112. KEYWORDS: Homoeopathy, Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Argentum nitricum, Individualized Treatment, Mental Health. 1. INTRODUCTION Anxiety disorders represent one of the most prevalent mental health concerns globally, contributing to disability, psychosomatic illness, and reduced quality of life. Health-related anxiety (hypochondriasis or illness anxiety disorder) has increased substantially post-pandemic due to heightened health awareness, media exposure, and fear of disease recurrence. Conventional treatment options, including benzodiazepines and SSRIs often result in dependency and side effects. Homoeopathy, with its individualized, holistic approach, aims to address not only the physiological symptoms but also the underlying emotional disposition and personality traits. This prospective clinical study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of individualized homeopathic remedies in reducing generalized anxiety and health-related worries, thereby improving emotional well-being and life quality. Ind. Jr. of Mod. Res. and Rev. PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL Volume 3 Issue 9 [Sep] 2025 112 © 2025 Dr. Aarti Gorakhnath Kanchar, Dr. Vaibhav Vijaya Ravindra Mahajan. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY NC ND).https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 2. MATERIALS AND METHODS Study Design: Prospective, non-randomized, open-label clinical study Duration: January 2024 – August 2024 Setting: Dr. Mahajan’s Homoeopathic and Ayurvedic Panchakarma Centre, Nashik Sample Size: 60 patients (35 females, 25 males) Inclusion Criteria: - Adults aged 20–55 years. - Diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or healthrelated anxiety based on DSM-5 criteria. - No concurrent psychotropic medication for the last 2 months. Exclusion Criteria: - Severe depression or psychosis. - Substance abuse or concurrent counseling therapy. - Patients are unwilling to undergo regular follow-up. Assessment Tools: GAD-7 and Health Anxiety Inventory (HAI) scales were used to measure anxiety levels at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. Homoeopathic Intervention: Individualized remedies were prescribed based on the totality of symptoms, miasmatic background, and mental disposition. Remedies were administered in 200C potency, once weekly, followed by placebo as needed. Common Remedies: Argentum nitricum, Arsenicum album, Phosphorus, Calcarea carbonica, Ignatia amara, Lycopodium, Gelsemium sempervirens. Statistical Analysis: Data analyzed using SPSS v23; paired t-test applied for preand post-treatment comparisons (p < 0.05 significant). 3. RESULTS Parameter Baseline (Mean ± SD) After 6 months (Mean ± SD) p-value GAD-7 Score 15.6 ± 3.2 6.2 ± 2.1 < 0.001 (Highly Significant) HAI Score 19.8 ± 4.4 8.9 ± 3.1 < 0.001 (Highly Significant) Remedy Distribution Remedy No. of Patients (%) Response Rate (%) Argentum nitricum 14 (23.3%) 85% Arsenicum album 12 (20%) 82% Phosphorus 10 (16.6%) 80% Calcarea carbonica 8 (13.3%) 78% Ignatia amara 6 (10%) 75% Lycopodium / Gelsemium 10 (16.6%) 70% Mean improvement in anxiety levels: ~60–65% overall reduction across both scales. No adverse events were reported during the study. 4. DISCUSSION The results indicate a marked reduction in anxiety and healthrelated worry levels following individualized homeopathic treatment. Argentum nitricum (anticipatory anxiety, fear of illness) and Arsenicum album (restlessness, insecurity) were most frequently effective. The findings align with previous studies (CCRH, 2022; Oberai et al., 2020) showing Homoeopathy’s role in psychosomatic anxiety. Homoeopathic remedies address cognitive, emotional, and somatic dimensions, possibly modulating neuroendocrine stress responses without sedation or dependency. 5. CONCLUSION Individualized homeopathic management shows significant potential in treating generalized and health-related anxiety disorders. Improvement on validated psychometric scales highlights Homoeopathy’s role in psychosomatic and integrative mental health care. Future multicenter, placebo-controlled trials are recommended for validation. 6. Proof and Documentation Data Source: Clinical OPD records, Dr. Mahajan’s Homoeopathic & Ayurvedic Panchakarma Centre, Nashik Patient Consent: Written informed consent obtained Data Authenticity: Verified by the Department of Community Medicine Statistical Tool: SPSS v23 REFERENCES 1. Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH). Homoeopathic management of anxiety disorders: clinical evaluation report. New Delhi: Ministry of AYUSH; 2022. 2. Oberai P, et al. Homoeopathy in anxiety disorders – a multicentric observational study. Indian J Res Homoeopathy. 2020;14(3):205–12. 3. Hahnemann S. Organon of medicine. 6th ed. Leipzig: Arnold; 1810. 4. Banerjee DD. Principles and practice of homoeopathic therapeutics. New Delhi: B. Jain Publishers; 2021. 5. Park K. Textbook of preventive and social medicine. 27th ed. Jabalpur: Banarsidas Bhanot; 2023. Creative Commons (CC) License This article is an open-access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license. This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. About the corresponding authore Dr. Aarti Gorakhnath Kanchar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community Medicine at Sayli Charitable Trust Homoeopathic College, Mitmita, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. She holds BHMS and MD (Homoeopathy – Practice of Medicine) degrees and is actively involved in academic teaching, clinical practice, and research in community health and homoeopathy. Dr. Vaibhav Vijaya Ravindra Mahajan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community Medicine at Sayli Charitable Trust Homoeopathic College, Mitmita, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. He holds 1BHMS and MD (Homoeopathy – Practice of Medicine) degrees and specializes in clinical practice, research, and teaching in Homoeopathic Medicine.