Abstract

Dr. Akanksha Dogra*

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda, the science of life is a time-tested treasure of knowledge that has been handed down to us from our great ancestors. Ayurveda on one hand emphasizes on maintenance of health whereas on the other hand, it has very specific and sound fundamental principles for curing ailments. Aacharya Vagbhatta has defined head as a site where all senses along with the vital energy (Prana) reside. Thus it is supreme of all organs and it requires prime protection. Aacharya Sushruta has described 11 types of Shiroroga, Ardhavbhedaka is one of them. In parlance with modern science, Ardhavbhedaka can be correlated with migraine, as both showcases unilateral headache (Ardhamastaka Vedana). Migraine is the second most common cause of headache and indeed neurologic cause of disability in the world, afflicts ~ 15% of women and 6% of men over a 1 year period. It is an episodic headache associated with certain features such as sensitivity to light, sound, or movement; nausea and vomiting often accompany the headache. In Yogic texts, for the ailments of Urdhvajatrugata Neti is mentioned. Here, an attempt has been made to evaluate the effect of Jala Neti in Ardhavbhedaka.