International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by feelings of intense unease, stress, or apprehension about daily life. The present investigation intends to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of selected homoeopathic medicines (Arm A) from Kent's Repertory in L.M potency to placebo (Arm B) in the treatment of GAD using the Spielberger STAI-Y scale assessment. Both men and women aged between 18-40 years were selected for the studies at the IPD / OPD from RVS Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Sulur, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. The result shows that in Arm A (N=32), improved (75%), moderate (12.5%), and 6.25% had a severe level of anxiety. The Arm B (N=32), 56.25% are moderate, 25% have severe anxiety and 12.5% have improved, respectively according to the level of anxiety on the post-test STAI-Y anxiety scale. The most frequently prescribed homoeopathic medicine was Argentum nitricum (N=6). The result found there is a statistical difference in the score of ARM A, pre-test STATE score (M=48.17, SD=11.68) and post-test STATE (M=28.34, SD=10.28) and pre-test TRAIT score (M=51.50, SD=13.42) and post-test TRAIT (M=31.50, SD=11.60), indicated a significant difference (<0.05) in the first & final scores in intervention Arm A. In conclusion, the homoeopathic medicines selected from Kent's repertory in LM potency were adequate for the treatment of GAD.