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ReviewJournal of lifestyle medicine2026

Illuminating Insomnia: A Scientometric Exploration of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Treatment Research.

Alok Singh, Sudip Bhattacharya, Niraj Nayan Rishi, Sneha Bharti, Sandeep Kumar Gupta, Nirma Gupta, Sunita Sahish, Pushkar Sahu, Himanshu Sahu, Astha Amrute and 4 more

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Review in Journal of lifestyle medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Alok SinghDepartment of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, Faculty of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3651-0485
Sudip BhattacharyaDepartment of Community & Family Medicine, All India Institutes of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3112-3487
Niraj Nayan RishiMaharishi Aurobindo Subharti College and Hospital of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4296-2859
Sneha BhartiMaharishi Aurobindo Subharti College and Hospital of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3685-7619
Sandeep Kumar GuptaMaharishi Aurobindo Subharti College and Hospital of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5488-4371
Nirma GuptaDepartment of Paediatrics Nursing, HIMS College of Nursing, Varanasi, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2407-5426
Sunita SahishDepartment of Naturopathy & Yoga, Sant Hridaram Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Science for Woman, Bhopal, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2246-447X
Pushkar SahuDepartment of Ayurveda, Mansarowar Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Center Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bhopal, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5637-3799
Himanshu SahuDepartment of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, Faculty of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3550-7218
Astha AmruteDepartment of Naturopathy & Yoga, Sant Hridaram Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Science for Woman, Bhopal, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9376-257X
Nikita SharmaCentral Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy, Delhi, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2301-9121
Surendra KumarSalubrity Integrative Wellness Clinic, Gurugram, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2411-3839
Tripti NalgeShree Narayandham Yog - Naturopathy and Ayurvedic Research Centre, Pune, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3718-3305
Arti SharmaDepartment of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, Faculty of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7023-6827

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder characterized by difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, resulting in significant daytime impairment and frequently co-occurring with depression and anxiety. Although cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia is the standard intervention, its accessibility remains limited. Consequently, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies including yoga, Ayurveda, acupuncture, and melatonin have gained interest, despite the lack of robust supporting evidence. This study provides a scientometric evaluation of global research on CAM for insomnia, mapping publication trends, major contributors, and emerging research themes. A total of 2,204 articles and reviews published between 1970 and August 2024 were retrieved from the Scopus database. Data were analyzed using Scopus analytics, R, and VOSviewer to assess publication growth, subject areas, international collaborations, and contributions from journals, authors, and institutions. Publication output has steadily increased, with a marked rise since 1998. Research activity is primarily concentrated in medicine, pharmacology, and nursing. The USA leads global output and maintains extensive collaborations with the United Kingdom, China, and India. Harvard Medical School is a key institution, while the

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Alternative medicineComplementary medicineInsomniaMind-body medicineScientometric

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