ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WITHANIA SOMNIFERA (AMUKKURA CHOORANAM) IN THE TREATMENT OF INSOMNIA (THOOKAMINMAI)
Dr. Arjun C. J.*, Dr. Atchaya P. I. and Dr. Sulfin Nihar
ABSTRACT
Background: Withania somnifera, commonly known as Amukkura or Indian ginseng, is a revered herb in Siddha medicine, celebrated for its diverse medicinal properties. Its therapeutic potential, spans various health domains. Insomnia is one of the common disorders having significant long-term health consequences. Insomnia can occur as a primary disorder or, more commonly, it can be co-morbid with other physical or mental disorders. The persistent lack of sufficient sleep can result in irritability mood swings, giddiness, difficulty in concentration, fatigue, indigestion, decreased performance in daily activities. It is estimated that the majority of people with insomnia (approximately 75%–90%) have an increased risk for co-morbid medical disorders, such as conditions causing hypoxemia and dyspnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, pain conditions, and neuro degenerative diseases. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of Withania somnifera, Amukkura chooranam in the management of Insomnia (thookaminmai) using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Design: Descriptive study Result: The sample consisted of 10 patients with the PSQI score greater than 5 with an average of 15 and subsequently decreased during the study. The drug Withania somnifera is effective in improving sleep. Conclusion: The drug may hold benefit for sleep related disorders; hence the drug is therapeutically effective in the treatment of insomnia.
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