Post-partum depression managed with homoeopathic Cimicifuga racemosa in one week of inpatient treatment: A case report

Authors

R. Bhuvaneswari, National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health, Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaFollow
Neethu Raj, National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health, Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaFollow

Corresponding Author

R. Bhuvaneswari

Keywords

Cimicifuga racemosa, Homoeopathy, Post-partum depression

Article Type

Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Post-partum depression (PPD) is a disabling psychiatric disorder that has long-term effects on the mother and the baby. Because many people do not comply with antidepressant medication, there is a great need for alternative treatment options like homoeopathy that are less harmful. Case Summary: Here, we have presented the case report of a woman with PPD, who experienced guilt, depressed mood, suicidal thoughts, restlessness and auditory hallucination. Based on repertorial totality, Cimicifuga racemosa 200C was prescribed. The case was screened using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. To assess the outcome of the treatment, the 17-item Hamilton depression rating scale was used on the day of admission and on the day of discharge. This indicated a marked improvement within a short period. As this case falls under type 2 mental disease, according to the treatment procedure for this type, an acute medicine Cimicifuga racemosa 200C was administered, and was followed by an anti-psoric medicine, Phosphorous, to complete the cure.

Digital Object Identifier

10.53945/2320-7094.1184

Publisher

Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy

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How to cite this article

Bhuvaneswari R, Raj N. Post-partum depression managed with homoeopathic Cimicifuga racemosa in one week of inpatient treatment: A case report. Indian J Res Homoeopathy 2023;17:70-78. doi: 10.53945/2320-7094.1184