A Case Report on Kirigai Noi Type in Comparison with Schizophrenia Classification using the Kirigai Score scale – A Siddha Diagnostic Method

Abstract

Siddha psychiatry is one of the unfolded treasures in Siddha system. Kirigai have been classified into 18 types by Siddhar Agathiyar, along with its specific line of treatment. This is a case report, where patient diagnosed using Kirigai score scale and treated with specific treatment. The objective of this clinical case report is to highlight the significance of Kirigai score scale on diagnosing the Kirigai type for specific line of treatment. 52 years old woman presented to PG  Noi naadal OPD with the symptoms of depression, stress, illusion, delusion, insomnia, involuntary tremors in the body, anxiety, negative thoughts following hysterectomy for the period of 10 years. The patient was reported to previous history of other medications for period of 8 years. The patient was interrogated using the questionnaire and interoperated using Kirigai Score Scale and diagnosed as Munangal Kirigai Noi type. She was treated with Sandhanaathi thailam for external oil bath, specific external medication with additional Thaarai and Varma treatment for period of one month. Later the patient was interoggated and observed using psychiatric scale that the symptoms were reduced resulting in good prognosis.