Abstract
Migraine is one of the most common neurovascular disabling disorders encountered in practice. Migraine can be defined as a paroxysmal affection having a sudden onset accompanied by usually unilateral severe headache. In Ayurveda, migraine is described as Ardhavabhedaka which is a major health issue among people of age group 30-50 years. According to WHO, migraine is the third most common disease in the world, with an estimated global prevalence of 14.7%. Chronic migraine affects about 2% of world population. Female and male ratio 3:1. It is a widespread chronic and intermittently disabling disorder characterized by recurrent headaches with or without aura. Here a case study of Ardhavabedaka with Nasya karma and Shamanoushadi
Keywords: Migran, Ardhavabedaka, Nasya Karma.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Asha
Assistant professor in dept of Panchakarma, BVVS Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital Bagalkot
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v10i11.23
