A Case Study of Suttigai (Thermal Cauterization) in the Management of Mugavatham (Bell’s Palsy)

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  • R. Keerthika
     Department of Pura Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai - 600047, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • D. Periyasami
     Department of Pura Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai - 600047, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • M. V. Mahadevan
     Department of Pura Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai - 600047, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • V. Mahalakshmi
     Department of Siddhar Yoga Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai - 600047, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • P. Samundeswari
     Department of Varma Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai - 600047, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • N. J. Muthukumar
     Department of Varma Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai - 600047, Tamil Nadu ,IN

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https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2023/32444

Keywords:

Copper Probe, Mugavatham, Suttigai, Siddha System, Thermal Cauterization

Abstract

Bell’s palsy (Mugavatham) is a unilateral lower motor neuron facial paralysis of acute onset. Suttigai (Thermal cauterization) provides prompt relief. This study aims to establish the efficacy of Suttigai therapy in the management of Mugavatham. A 35-year-old male patient diagnosed with right-sided facial paralysis was treated with Suttigai therapy. The “House and Breckmann” assessment scale was used to evaluate the case. After the Suttigai therapy, the scale rating improved from grade IV to grade I. The asymmetry of the face and the motor functions significantly improved as a result. The efficacy of Suttigai treatment for the management of Mugavatham is successful with immediate relief. Hence more and more efforts are needed to optimize the treatment and utilization of Suttigai therapy in the management of Mugavatham.

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2023-07-03

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R. Keerthika, D. Periyasami, M. V. Mahadevan, V. Mahalakshmi, P. Samundeswari, & N. J. Muthukumar. (2023). A Case Study of <i>Suttigai</i> (Thermal Cauterization) in the Management of <i>Mugavatham</i> (Bell’s Palsy). Journal of Natural Remedies, 23(3), 1087–1094. https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2023/32444

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Volume 23 Issue 3 July 2023

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Received 2023-01-18
Accepted 2023-05-02
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