Abstract

ROLE OF NASYA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ARDHAVBHEDAKA W. S. R. TO MIGRAINE

Dr. Ku Mamata, Dr. Vikram Saini, Dr. Anusuiya Meghwal and Dr. Gulab Chand Bairwa

Abstract

यस्योत्तमाङ्गर्धमतीव जन्तोः सम्भेदतोदभ्रमशूलजुष्टम्। पक्षाद् दशाहादथवाऽप्यकस्मात्तस्यार्द्धभेदं त्रितायाद् व्यव॑स्येत् ॥ (सु.उ.त. 25/15 The person who suffers from severe Toda (a piercing pain) and Bheda (a bursting pain) has an illness called Ardhavabhedak, which originates from Tridoshaj factors and is marked by confusion and discomfort on one side of the upper body, particularly in the head, occurring suddenly within 10 to 15 days. A migraine is defined by an intense, pulsing headache that affects one side of the brain. It commonly affects middle-aged individuals and is three times more prevalent in women. Typically, these migraines are unilateral and localized in the temporal area. They tend to occur in individuals who are anxious, neurotic, perfectionistic, and who tend to stress themselves excessively. Ayurveda provides a comprehensive method for managing Ardhabhedak that emphasizes not just alleviating symptoms but also addressing the root imbalances in the body. One key treatment employed in the management of Ardhabhedak is Nasya Chikitsa, part of the Panchakarma detox process. Nasya involves administering therapeutic oils, powders, or herbal extracts into the nasal passages, deemed the gateway to the brain and central nervous system. According to Ayurvedic tenets, Nasya assists in clearing out accumulated toxins (ama), eliminating obstructions in the Shirvaha Strotas (the channels associated with the head), and restoring equilibrium to the Vata and Kapha doshas, which are viewed as primary contributors to the development of Ardhabhedak.

Keywords: holistic treatment, detoxification, Ayurveda, Panchakarma, migraine, Vata-Kapha imbalance, Shirovaha srotas, Nasya therapy, and Ardhavabhedaka.