Role of Nasya Karma in Ardhavabhedaka - A Review

Abstract

Migraine is a disorder characterised by recurrent moderate to severe headaches that interfere with work, social activities, and family life. This is a big health concern among people aged 20 to 50. Migraine is the second most common type of headache. There are numerous varieties of Shiro Rogas reported by Acharyas in Ayurvedic scriptures. The clinical characteristics of Ardhavabhedaka among them are strikingly similar to those of migraine. Similar to how analgesics, which have negative effects on other organs, are typically taken for migraine. Therefore, an Ayurvedic method to treating this ailment is presented in this article. Nasya is kind of Panchkarama treatment for body cleansing a used in Ayurvedic medicine. Administration of drug by the route of nasal cavity is termed as Nasya. It purifies and opens the head's pathways, which enhances Prana's oxygenation process and positively affects how the brain functions. Acharya Charaka mentioned “चतुःस्नेहोत्तमा मात्रा शिरःकायविरेचनम्” as treatment modality of Ardhavabhedaka. Brihat Dashmoola Taila mentioned in Bhaishjya Ratnavali as Abhyanga, Pana and Nasya in Shirorogadhikara chapter with special indication to Ardhavabhedaka.