AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON MIGRAINE, ITS MANAGEMENT AND ROLE OF NIRGUNDI IN MIGRAINE
Dr. Shyam Jat*, Dr. Shiromani Mishra and Dr. Ravindra Sharma
ABSTRACT
Migraine is a Shiroroga which is characterized by the recurrent, severe tearing and pricking pain in half portion of the head; photophobia, nausea etc. It is one among the most common diseases of the world. According to Ayurveda classics, migraine is a Vata-Kaphaja pradhana roga. Dosha Dushti causes vitiation of Rakta which results in inflammation of the Shiras. Acharyas have prescribed various treatment modalities such as, Abhyanga etc. Shirsha-abhyanga is the procedure of massaging head region with the oil. Nirgundi is a drug which is highly effective against migraine. Its Katu, Tikta and Kashaya properties of Rasa helps in pacifying Vata Dosha and hence it is considered as an effective remedy for migraine.
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