Abstract

Dr. Suman Sharma*

ABSTRACT

Ardhavabhedaka (Migraine) is a condition associated with moderate to severe headache with throbbing type of pain that lasts from hours to days. It begins on one side of the head and spread to both temporal, occipital region and is frequently accompanied by symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, tiredness, sometimes giddiness. It is the most common disease affects around 15-20% of the population worldwide. Ardhavabhedaka can be correlated with migraine, due to its cardinal features of half sided headache. According to classical texts of Ayurveda all the three Doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) are involved in the manifestation of Ardhavabhedaka. The management of these Dosha can be done through Panchakarma (Five internal Bio- Cleansing Therapies) like Nasya Karma (Medication through Nasal route), Abhyanga (Therapeutic Massage) and Swedana (Sudation). Here an attempt is made to highlight the causative factors, symptoms, and management of Ardhavabhedaka as per classical Ayuvedic texts.