Condition
Adjustment Disorder
Adjustment disorder is a stress-related condition in which someone struggles to cope with a major life change, such as a breakup, job loss, or illness, and develops sadness, anxiety, or sleep trouble beyond what would be expected. Little research on adjustment disorder itself has been reviewed here so far, though ashwagandha and lavender oil have moderate evidence for stress and anxiety more broadly. That wider work may not carry over neatly, so how well they help with this condition remains unclear.
Sources: PMID 23439798; PMID 28471731
- Supplements studied
- 1
- Graded outcomes
- 0
- Trials
- 1
- People studied
- 82
Evidence by supplement
- Strong
- Moderate
- Limited
- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety Symptoms | Improves (the measure goes down) | 1 study | 82 people | |||
The Adjustment Disorder Supportive Care protocol
2 primary supplements · 7 supporting supplements
- Ashwagandha300–600 mg standardized extract (KSM-66 or Sensoril) daily
- Lavender Oil (Silexan)80–160 mg Silexan (standardized lavender oil) daily
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Studies cited
1 study from PubMed