International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Background and objective: My study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of homoeopathic medicine in managing insomnia, particularly in cases influenced by psychological factors like stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as lifestyle issues in adults. These factors, along with sleep debt and disrupted circadian rhythms, make insomnia challenging to treat. The study focuses on addressing these underlying unavoidable maintaining causes to improve sleep quality.

Material and method: Prospective, open, observational study was conducted at the Government Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Bhopal, on 30 patients aged 19-45 years clinically diagnosed with insomnia. The patients’ detailed case history was recorded as per Dr. Samuel Hahnemann’s directions in the Organon of Medicine and individualized homoeopathic treatments were administered. The severity of symptoms was assessed using the ISI scale before and after treatment, with quantitative data analysed using the paired-t test.

Result: The results demonstrated a notable reduction in the severity of insomnia symptoms in patients following homeopathic treatment. Out of 30 patients, 5 (16.66%) showed marked improvement, 13 (43.33%) showed moderate improvement, 9 (30%) showed mild improvement, and 3 (10%) showed no significant change. The statistical analysis confirmed the effectiveness of homoeopathic treatment, with a calculated t-value of 14.27, exceeding the critical value of 2.045 at a 5% level of significance.

Conclusion: In conclusion, homoeopathic treatment significantly alleviates insomnia symptoms, particularly in cases with unavoidable maintaining causes. This research affirms the role of classical homoeopathy as a valuable option in managing insomnia and improving the quality of life for affected individuals.