Abstract

Pawan Singh*, Arvind Gupta, Shrimant G. Chavan and Vandana

ABSTRACT

Migraine is one of the most common neurological diseases encountered in day-to-day life due to the rapidly disturbances in living style and behavioural pattern of the people. It is a widespread chronic and intermittently disabling disorder characterized by recurrent headaches with or without aura. In Ayurveda, Migraine can be corelated with Ardhavabhedaka which is a major health issue among people of age group 25-45 years. It is described under Shiroroga which occurs due to vitiation all the three dosha but predominance of vata or pitta dosha. This condition is characterized by the unilateral headache with paroxysmal nature and associated with symptoms like photophobia, nausea, vomiting, and sensory abnormalities. Modern science probably advises drugs like NSAIDs, Antiemetic, Ergot, Triptans which have their own side effects like Liver damage, increased risk of heart attack, dizziness, feeling of chest heaviness and numbness of fingers and toes. Vidangadi Awapida Nasaya in Ayurveda plays a unique role in the management of the Ardhavbhedaka. Vidangadi Awapida Nasaya is referenced from Bhesyajya Ratnawali and Vangsena. It is a type of Shodhana Nasya. Vidangadi Awapida Nasaya is prepared from Vidanga, Krishna Tila, and Water. So, use Vidangadi Awapida Nasaya in the treatment of Ardhavbhedaka.