Abstract

Dr. Trupti Gupta* and Dr. Arun Kumar Gupta

ABSTRACT

Manahsantapa is the leading factor in creating the disease Shirahshula according to Charaka (Cha. Su. 17/10). It is clearly mentioned by Charak and Harita that Shoka and Bhaya is specifically responsible for VatikaShirashula It is estimated that 82% of headache occurs due to tension. Its increasing global incidence is a cause of concern for all which has forced to initiate the research work to discover an effective medicine for the better management of this challenging ailment.Majority of the drugs employed in modern medicine for this disease are almost limited to suppress the symptoms. A repeated and long term use of such drugs is found to cause serious side effects like memory loss, gastro - intestinal disorders, weight gain etc. and tend to be habit forming. Therefore, search for a safer management is of great importance. Medhya Rasayanas described in Samhitas are primarily meant for the enhancement of the Dhee (Intelligence power), Dhriti (Grasping Power). Smriti (memory power) like intellectual function. If we can successfully enhance these functions, it may help to combat against various causes of headache like stress, tension, anxiety, fear, grief, anger etc. by which it can help a lot in the management of VatikaShirah-shula also. In present era, Shirahshula is the most common disease, it is mainly due to aggravation of vatadosha as well as tridosh. Panchakarma like- BrahanaNasya, Murdhnisneha (Shirodhara, Shiropichu, ShiroAbhyang & Shirobasti) Dhumapana, Kawal, Gandush, Taladharan, NetraTarpana are advised to treatment of shiroshula. Some Oral Medications like Shirahshuladivajraras, BrahatvatachintamaniRas, VatakulantakRas, VatgajankushRas, Kamdhudharasa, Tribhuvankeertiras, Laxmivilasras, MahalaxmivilasRas, Godantibhasma, Tankadbhasm, Pravalbhasma, Sankhabhasma, Muktabhasm, MuktasuktiBhasm and GairikBhasm should give in shirahshula. We are advice Pranayama, Yoga & proper diet to cure shirahshula.