Comparative clinical study of Nasya Karma and Shirodhara with Prapaundarikadi Taila in Ardhavabhedaka w.s.r. to Migraine

Dr. Navyashree M S; Dr. Rashmi R

doi:10.21760/jaims.v5i05.1020

Dr. Navyashree M S Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Panchakarma, Ramakrishna Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA.
Dr. Rashmi R Professor, Department of Panchakarma, Ramakrishna Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i05.1020

Keywords: Migraine, Ardhavabhedaka, Prapaundarikadi Taila, Nasya, Shirodhara

Abstract

Background: Ardhavabhedaka is a type of Shiroroga with the cardinal feature of unilateral headache, which if left untreated leads to complications like blindness and hearing loss. This disease can be correlated to Migraine head-ache based on the clinical manifestations. Nasya Karma and Shirodhara are the prime treatment modalities for Shirorogas. Objectives: To evaluate the effects of Nasyakarma and Shirodhara in the management of Ardhavabhedhaka. Material and Methods: Patients presenting with the classical features of Ardhavabhedaka and between the age group of 18 to 60 years irrespective of sex were selected and allotted in Group A and B with 20 patients in each group. Group A was administered with Nasya with Prapaundarikadi Taila and Group B with Shirodhara with Prapaundarikadi Taila for 7 days. Result: Data was tabulated and analyzed using Student t-test, paired proportion test, which showed marked improvement in patients with Ardhavabhedaka in both the groups. Nasya and Shirodhara with Prapaundarikadi Taila is proved effective in all patients. According to percentage wise relief in the symptoms of Ardhavabhedaka in Group A and B, Group A showed comparatively better relief. Conclusion: On the basis of the results of this study, it can be clearly concluded that Nasya performed with Prapaundarikadi Taila provided significant relief in the signs and symptoms of Ardhavabhedaka than Shirodhara performed with Prapaundarikadi Taila.

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