Abstract

NASYA AS A THERAPEUTICAL APPROACH IN ARDHAVABHEDAKA: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

*Dr. Sangyasri Negi, Prof. Dr. Anil Verma and Dr. Preeti Pahwa

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Abstract

The shira (head) is the most important organ among all the vital organs of body because it resides life along with sense faculties (gyanenindridyas). Various eminent Acharyas have mentioned Ardhavbhedaka as one of the shiroroga. It is a chronic condition that affects a large number of people and has varied degrees of severity. According to Acharya Sushuruta, symptoms of Ardhavabhedaka are Bheda (severe boring pain), Toda (pricking pain), Bhrama (giddiness), Shoola (piercing pain).These symptoms occurs suddenly or at an interval of 10 or 15 days.The chaotic lifestyle, faulty food habits, reduced physical activity, over exertion at work, subjection to various environmental changes, increased screen time and over exposure to radiations due to scientific advancement in technology, creates a stressful never ending vicious cycle leading to major lifestyle disorders. According to modern science Ardhavbhedaka can be correlated with Migraine. It is a chronic, debilitating neurological disorder marked by severe, recurrent headaches and associated symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and phonophobia. It poses significant challenges in conventional medical management. Traditional Ayurvedic medicine offers a complementary approach to migraine management, with Nasya therapy emerging as a notable treatment modality. Nasya involves administration of medicated oils or powders through the nasal passages, reducing dosha aggravation, and clearing accumulated toxins from the head and sinuses. Thus, aiming to restore the equilibrium to the affected doshas and plays a prominent role alleviating the symptoms of Ardhavabhedaka.

Keywords: Nasya, Ardhavabedhaka, Shiroroga, Shirashoola, Migraine.