Original Research Article: A comparative clinical study on the effectiveness of individual homoeopathic medicine against cratagus oxyacantha mother tincture in cases of stress induced essential hypertension in young age group of 18 to 35 years

Abstract

Background: Persistent stress results in emotional, physical, and behavioral alterations,

which heighten the risk of developing conditions such as essential hypertension (EHT). There

may be a connection between blood pressure (BP) and anger, which can play a role in the

onset of EHT.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate and contrast the effectiveness of specific

homoeopathic remedies versus Crataegus oxyacantha mother tincture in controlling stress

related hypertension among young adults aged 18 to 35 years.

Methods: A randomized prospective study involving 30 cases of stress-induced

hypertension. Group 1 (15 patients) received individual homoeopathic medicine, while Group

2 (15 patients) received Crataegus oxyacantha. BP was measured using auscultation and

ABPM, with ECG and cholesterol levels also monitored. Data was analyzed using an

unpaired t-test.

Results: Over a 12-week period, Group 2 experienced a substantial decrease in systolic

blood pressure (from 157.79 mmHg to 134.43 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (from

96.71 mmHg to 86.29 mmHg). In contrast, Group 1 showed a modest reduction in systolic

BP (from 154.10 mmHg to 143 mmHg) and a more pronounced drop in diastolic BP (from

96.6 mmHg to 90.2 mmHg) during the first six weeks.

Conclusion: Both individualized Homoeopathic medicines and Crataegus oxyacantha

mother tincture were effective in managing stress-induced essential hypertension in young

adults aged 18–35 years. Crataegus oxyacantha demonstrated a more significant and rapid

reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, along with improved stress levels,

while individualized Homoeopathic treatment showed moderate benefits, particularly in

diastolic pressure and constitutional symptom relief. These findings suggest that Crataegus

oxyacantha can be a valuable therapeutic option for immediate blood pressure control,

whereas individualized remedies may provide long-term supportive management.