Sleep related disorders are regarded as "an unmet public health problem" with Insomnia being a common under-reported ailment with their neglected implications. It is estimated that 20-30% of the general population suffers from various types of sleep disorders. A 47 year old female patient was reported at Velumailu Siddha Medical College and Hospital, Sriperumbudur with complaints of nocturnal insomnia, headache, restlessness and anxiety during day time for 3 years. The PSQI scale assessment showed value of 13 indicating primary insomnia. External therapy called ‘Thappalam' was carried out with Kasakasa (Papaver somniferum Sd./Poppy Sd.), Nellikai (Phyllanthus emblica) and Elumitchai (Citrus limon) juices grinded and prepared as per the standard text Arivayarvarmanool (Ulvarmam Odukivarmam). The patient was instructed to follow the procedure thrice a week for 48 days.

Kasakasa, Elumitchai, Insomnia, Nellikai, Siddha medicine

Sleep related disorders are caused by changes in lifestyle, job description, dietary habits, leisure activities and other aspects of daily life. The identification and treatment of insomnia may enhance a person's performance and may help in prevention of accidents, complications related to psychological problems and cardiovascular diseases. Kasakasathappalam is a cost-effective therapy used as a hypnotic and sedative remedy for insomnia with lesser side effects

Kirutisri K., Kehren R. Rayma, Suresh S., Vidhya R. and Balagurusamy K. (2023). Therapeutic Effect of Kasa Kasa Thappalam for the Management of Insomnia (Thookaminmai)-A Case report. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(3a): 55-58