Abstract

ANU TAIL NASYA AND SHIRAH SHOOLADI VAJRA RASA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ARDHAVABHEDAK ROGA (COMMON MIGRAINE) - A CASE STUDY

Ajay Kumar Pandey*, Sanjay Kumar Tripathi and Priyaranjan Tiwari

Abstract

Ardhavabhedak roga is one among the Shirorogas as described by our Acharyas. It is described by Acharya Charaka in Siddhisthana, Acharya Sushruta in Uttaratantra, Acharya Vagbhata in Uttaratantra, Acharya Vijay Rakshita in Madhava Nidana, Acharya Sharangadhara in Sharangdhara Samhita Pratham Khanda, Acharya Bhavamishra in Bhavaprakasha and Acharya Narayan Shekhara in Yogaratnakara. Migraines are more common in women than in men. It affects nearly 15% population of the world. Chronic migraines occur in approximately 2% population of the world. Migraines most commonly start between 15-24 years of age. It is our simple effort to treat migraine with principle of Ayurveda. Aims and objectives: To assess efficacy of Anutail Nasya and Shirah Shooladi Vajra Rasa in the management of Ardhavabhedaka roga (common migraine). Methodology: In this study, a patient fulfilling the diagnostic and inclusion criteria of Ardhavabhedaka roga (common migraine) was selected and Anutail Nasya and Shirah Shooladi Vajra Rasa were given for forty five days. The efficacy of the drug was analyzed in terms of the relief produced in the signs and symptoms before and after treatment.

Keywords: Anu tail, Nasya, Shirah Shooladi Vajra Rasa, Ardhavabhedak and migraine.