Abstract

PAIN MANAGEMENT IN ARDHAVABHEDAKA IN MIGRAINE – A CASE STUDY

Dr. Tanmayi Puri, Dr. Swati Sarwade and Dr. Sagar Kadam

Abstract

Ayurveda is the science which deals with prevention as well as cure for various disorders and also mentioned different branches called ‘Ashtanga Ayurveda’[1,2] In which Shalakya Tantra is one of the branch which deals with various disorders and its management, prevention etc which are presents above the clavicle region i.e. Urdhawajatrugata Bhaga[3] Head is one the part mentioned among Shadangas which is considered as ‘Uttamanga’ and desribed as seat for Prana and Indriyas[4] Ardhavabhedaka [Migraine] is described as Shiroroga[5] This can be correlated with Migraine in modern science. It is one of the commonly found disease in general practice which need emergency management. Because it worsening the situation or complaints of patients. Ayurveda science has mentioned various emergency managements Ardhavabhedaka which includes Nasya, Siravyadha, Shamana Chikitsa. In this case study, Shamana Chikitsa was used for the management of Ardhavabhedaka w.s.r. to Migraine.

Keywords: Ardhavabhedaka, Migraine, Pain management, Case study.