Improvement of Depression in Terminal Cancer Patients

Subjects in the experimental group will consume Gastrodia elata Blume water extract daily. The extract is prepared from dried Gastrodia elata Blume, which is processed into a water-soluble form. This dosage is administered orally for a duration of a week. The intervention is designed to evaluate the potential effects of Gastrodia elata Blume on alleviating depressive symptoms, improving autonomic nervous system function, and enhancing overall quality of life in terminal cancer patients.