Ayurvedic Treatment for Migraine:

Diet :
Good dietary habits would help an individual maintain good health and offer immunity from recurring
bouts of headaches. Consuming cooked vegetables without oil should be encouraged. Have a diet rich in
fruits and vegetables.Vegetable juices and soup, fruits and fruit juices including apple, mango, should be
taken in ample quantities. highly-fruit based diet for a day or two can relieve pain. Grapes, lemons,
cabbage juice are especially important.Rice, salad and buttermilk can always be consumed.
Yoga:
Simple Yoga treatments have been found to serve both as an alternative and as a supplement for dealing
with Migraine and Headaches. Yoga is known to offer both cure and immunity from headaches.
Headaches caused due to tension and worry can be alleviated through deep breathing and relaxation,
especially in a lying down position in a quiet place. Inverted postures, or those where the head is lowered
briefly, increase oxygen to the brain and can reduce headache-causing strain. However, for those
suffering from severe headache like migraine, any type of exercise can be injurious.
Panchakarma:
Nasya or medicated oil drops used for the treatment of migraine is of two types. The first is called
"Shirovirechan", in which strong, irritant medicines are instilled as nasal drops, which induce sneezing
and watery discharge. The second is called as "Avapidak nasya' in which a paste is prepared of a herb or
several herbs, and the liquid is inserted in the nostrils. Usually, herbs like Vacha (Acorus calamus) and
Pippali ( Piper longum) are used along with honey. Both procedures are aimed at removing the cause of
the headache and the pain.
The medicated enema used in migraine is called as "Anuvasan Basti". Small quantities of medicated oils,
usually about 50 ml. are given at regular intervals, on an outpatient basis. Oil of Sesame and
Mahanarayan oil (containing mainly Asparagus racemosus) are usually used for this purpose.
Ayurvedic medications:
SUVARNA SUTASHEKHARA RAS This is the most commonly prescribed Ayurvedic drug for treating
migraine. It is not just a preventive but also a curative means Dose: It is given in the dose of 125 milligram
twice daily. The medication is to be taken with milk.
GODANTI BHASMA
- dose of one gram thrice daily. The medication is to be taken with honey..
Other preparations include Tribhuvankirti, Bhallatakasav, Triphala Guggulu
Useful herbs -- Ginger Brahmi, Jatamansi
In order to prevent the recurrence of migraine attacks, the following medications are prescribed in
Ayurveda:-
Soota Shekhar ras plain
Vidhwansana rasa
Dashamoolarishta
Chandanaadi vati
Amrut Bindu taila
Anu taila

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