Role of Marma Chikitsa in the management of Ardhavabhedaka (Migraine) - A Single Case Study

Abstract

Main objective of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of healthy person and to cure the disease of ill-person. With the exploration of Marma Science, the whole scenario of Indian surgery may change in multidimensional approaches. Marmas are the vital points in the body where Prana exist. According to Ayurvedic texts the Marmas are the Sthana, when injured may be life threatening. If this Marma Sthana is properly stimulated than many physical and mental disorders like Migraine, Stress, Anxiety can be treated. Acharya has described Shiroroga with his etiology, symptoms, complication and treatment. Ardhavabhedaka is one of them. According to Acharyas, there will be severe pain in half side of the head, affecting particularly Manya, Bhru, Shankha, Karna, Akshi and Lalaat. The nature of pain is like Shastra Arani Nibham. In modern, Migraine is throbbing unilateral headache preceded by an aura associated with vomiting and visual disturbance. In modern Era, Marma Chikitsa plays an important role in the management of Ardhavabhedaka (Migraine). As Pain is the major symptom which affects the person’s day to day activities, so pain is the major target in the management of Ardhavabhedaka. Therefore, Marma Chikitsa can be a non-medicinal and non-invasive approach in the management of Ardhavabhedaka (Migraine). Shiromarma can be used effectively in the management of Ardhavabhedaka (Migraine). This abstract elaborates the role Marma Chikitsa in Ardhavabhedaka (Migraine).