Abstract

Pranali Chaudhari, Rita Marwaha*, Nisha Bhalerao* and S. D. Panda*

ABSTRACT

In Ayurveda, many types of Shirorogas are explained by the Acharyas. Amongst them one is Ardhavbhedhak that may be correlated with migraine. Ardhavbhedhak is considered Vataj or Vata-Kaphaj[1] by all the Acharyas but Tridoshaj by Acharya Sushrut.[2] In India around 15-20% Of People Suffering From Migraine. Pain Is The Primary Symptom That Interferes With A person’s daily activities. Considering pain as the major target of management, Marma Chikitsa, A different approach towards Ayurvedic treatments is suggested. Marma Sthanas are considered as site of Prana. By properly stimulating the Marmas, many physical and mental diseases can be treated. As Marma Chikitsa is non-pharmacological and non invasive method, it has promising effect in the management of Ardhavbhedhak. Better results require more sittings. A 26-year-old female came to the OPD of Pt. Khushilal Sharma Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Bhopal (MP) with the complaint of recurrent episodes of unilateral throbbing headache. In this study, effectiveness of Marma Chikitsa in pain management of Ardhavbhedhak is evaluated.