A Conceptual Study on Ardhavabhedak w.s.r Migraine

Abstract

Migraine is a form of primary headache, manifested by the recurrent attacks  of pulsating headache, mostly associated with nausea, vomiting,  photophobia and phonophobia with or without an aura. It is the second most  common cause of headache disorder affecting about 12%. In this females  are most prone 15% and males are affecting about 6%. On the basis of the  symptoms of Migraine can be correlated with Ardhavabhedak,. Ardhavabhedak is one such disease which is increasing day by day due to  lifestyle we are following because of which mental stress is also increasing.  It has been described among the Shirorogas by Acharyas, in which there is  severe pain in half of the head i.e. Manya, Shankha, Akshi, Karna, Bhru,  Lalaata and Arani. Pain is similar to those produced by sharp objects like  Shastra and Arani. The occupancy of pain is episodic that may vary from  person to person. According to some Acharyas it could lead to deafness and  blindness.