AYURVEDIC REVIEW OF ARDHAVBHEDAKA W.S.R. TO MIGRAINE
Dr. Shraddha Sahu*, Dr. Nikhila Ranjan Nayak and Dr. Aradhana Kande
ABSTRACT
Migraine is a common neurological disorder characterized by recurring, severe headaches, often accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. The pain is typically throbbing in nature, usually affecting one side of the head, and can last from a few hours to several days. Some individuals experience an aura, which includes visual disturbances or sensory changes before the onset of the headache. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 14% of the global population is affected by migraines, with a female-to-male prevalence ratio of 3:1. In Ayurved texts, there are several types of shirorogas described by Acharyas. Amongst them, the clinical features of Ardhavbhedak are very similar to migraine.
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