Abstract

HOLISTIC APPROACH TO MANAGE ARDHAVBHEDAKA W.S.R. TO MIGRAINE

*Dr. Rajni Thakur and Dr. Gagan Thakur

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Abstract

Recurrent moderate to severe headaches are the hallmark of migraine, a disorder that impairs social interactions, family life, and job quality of life. This is a serious health concern for those in the 20–50 age range. About 15% of women and 6% of men experience migraines, the second most prevalent cause of headaches and the most common headache-related and, in fact, neurologic cause of disability worldwide, throughout the course of a year. Acharyas describe a variety of Shiro Rogas (head diseases) in Ayurvedic writings. Among these, the clinical characteristics of migraine and ardhavabhedaka are very similar. Similar to migraines, analgesics are typically recommended, however they can have adverse effects on other organs. Thus, an Ayurvedic treatment for this illness is covered in this article. Rapid urbanization has altered people's lifestyles in the modern period. Acute and chronic problems are becoming more common as a result of stress brought on by altered work expectations for a better lifestyle. One chronic ailment that affects many people in varied degrees of severity is migraine. Recurrent moderate to severe headaches are the hallmark of this chronic neurological illness, which frequently coexists with various autonomic nervous system symptoms that interfere with day-to-day functioning. Acharyas reported various kinds of Shiro Rogas (head diseases) in Ayurvedic scriptures. Among these, the clinical characteristics of migraine and ardhavabhedaka are very similar.

Keywords: Migraine, Ardhabavedaka, Shiroshoola, Shiro Roga, Headache.