Management of Thookaminmai (Insomnia) through Pidithal Murai Thokkanam (Massage Manipulation) with Laguvidamuti Thailam, a Siddha Medicine – A Case Report

Abstract

Thookaminmai (insomnia) is a sleep disorder affecting many people all around the world of all ages. 71 years old male visited the Department of Pura Maruthuvam of Government Siddha medical college, Palayamkottai with complaints of difficulty falling asleep, problem waking up too early over the period of past 1 year. He has complaints of pain present in both knee, intentional tremor for past 1 year and taking medicines for it. Insomnia Severity Index Scale (ISI) has been used as a standard tool to measure the status of sleep. Diagnosed as Thookkaminmai (insomnia) and Pidithal murai Thokkanam with Laguvidamuti thailam has been adviced for 15 days. On ninth day of giving Pidithal murai Thokkanam his sleep got to normal without any disturbances and case is followed for a month. Insomnia Severity Index Scale was used before and after giving Pidithal murai Thokkanam with Laguvidamuti thailam for sleeplessness. Pidithal murai Thokkanam with Laguvidamuti thailam could improve the quality of sleep and treat Thookkaminmai (Insomnia). Further large-scale studies of Pidithal murai Thokkanam with Laguvidamuti Thailam for Insomnia can be leaded.