Preliminary Study: The Benefit of BaPiA Insomnia (Anti- Insomnia Massage Kerchief) Tool

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this present study was to systematically review the existing literature and the effectiveness of Anti-Insomnia Massage Kerchief in treating insomnia.Materials and methods: Databases of scientific studies were screened through the pubmed, the Cochrane library, Hindawi, and British Medical Journal with keywords: insomnia, acupuncture, acupressure; insomnia, acupressure, Baihui; and Insomnia, Baihui, Si Shencong. In addition, published studies were excluded if they were not using English and not written in the last 10 years.Results: 75 studies showed effects of accupressure on Baihui and Si Shencong to treat insomnia.Conclusion: Some literature showed positive result about stimulation in Baihui and Si Shencong for treating insomnia.

Keywords: Insomnia, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Baihui, Si Shencong.