Evaluation of various Ayurvedic formulations for Migraine (Ardhavbhedak) – A review

Abstract

Introduction: Migraine, is a primary headache disorder characterized by moderate to severe intensity recurrent headaches, starts at puberty and worsens uring middle age. Approximately 15% of people are affected by the problem globally. Aim: To review clinical works carried out on Migraine. Materials and Methods: Clinical works carried out on Migraine from 1978 to 2018 at various departments of IPGT&RA, GAU, Jamnagar were compiled and analyzed as secondary data collection method. Results: In this article total of eight works, were included and reviewed, duration of which ranged from 7-60 days, almost all the Ayurvedic formulations i.e. different types of Nasya like Pradhamana, Avapeeda and Sneha; and some formulations like Pathyadi Kwath, Sutsekhara Rasa, Laghu Sutsekhara Rasa, etc. were given orally. Conclusion: Different Ayurvedic formulations used in different trials almost remained highly significant/significant on various subjective and objective criteria of the disease Migraine.