MIGRAINE AND ITS AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

14 Jul, 2023
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INTRODUCTION

Migraine is a disorder which is characterized by pulsating and throbbing pain in head. It is a type of neurological disorder and usually occurs in one side of the head. The pain is so severe that it is often accompanied with nausea, vomiting, increased sensitivity to sound and light. A migraine attack lasts from a few hours to a few days. The associated symptoms of migraine are known as aura. They occur before the onset of headache. It can interfere in the daily activities of an individual.

With oral medications, the symptoms can be decreased or prevented. However, healthy eating and healthy lifestyle can help a lot.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF MIGRAINE?

Migraine has not known specific cause but it is believed to occur because of changes in the brainstem and its interactions with the trigeminal nerve. There may occur changes in the levels of serotonin which helps in regulation of pain signals in nervous system.

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF MIGRAINE?

There are some factors which increase the risk of a person developing migraine. Following are some of the risk factors of migraine:

Having a genetic predisposition to migraine
Stressful conditions
Females are more prone in comparison to males
Smoking

WHAT ARE THE TRIGGERS OF MIGRAINE?

There are several factors which lead to onset of migraine. Following are the triggers of migraine:

Alcohol consumption
Hormonal changes
Excessive stress
Loud sounds
Strong smells
Lack of sleep or excessive sleep
Strenuous physical exercise
Certain medicines like oral contraceptives, vasodilators, etc

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MIGRAINE?

The common signs and symptoms of migraine are:

Increased sensitivity to light and sound
Throbbing pain in head
Pain in one side of head
Pain and stiffness in neck
Feeling of nausea
Pain in abdomen
Loss of appetite
Tenderness in scalp
Sweating
Pallor
Light-headedness
Blurred vision
Fever
Loose stools
Lack of concentration
Irritability
Depression
Difficulty in speaking
Insomnia

HOW THE DIAGNOSIS OF MIGRAINE IS DONE?

The doctor will ask about the signs and symptoms of disease to the patient. He will take his family history and past medical history. He will want to know the triggers of the migraine. He will suggest some of the following tests to the patients:

MRI scan
CT scan

MANAGEMENT OF MIGRAINE WITH THE MEDICATIONS OF CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE

Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurved centre which are used for the treatment of migraine:

1. Nerve up tablet

CAC Nerve up tablet is a herbo-mineral tablet and is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas. It reduces kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. These contains natural vatahar properties and helps in curing vata diseases.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

2. Panchasakar Churna

This churna is specially made to remove the toxins from the body on a regular basis. This herbal remedy is made up of ingredients such as Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Swarna patri (Cassia angustifolia), Shatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), and Saindhavan lavana (Rock salt). It balances all the doshas and reduces the symptoms of associated diseases.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablespoon with Lukewarm water at bedtime.

3. Sheet Dhara Syrup

Sheet Dhara is herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. It works on all the three doshas of body but mainly act on pitta dosha. It contains Ajwaion, Kapur (camphor) and Mint leaves that help reduce Acidity and burning sensation in chest region with its cooling effects. It relaxes your mind also maintains Bloodpressure. CAC Sheet dhara help in controlling mood swings by which many women are affected nowadays. It also controls burping ,nausea and bloating.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1/2 or 1 teaspoon of sheet dhara twice daily empty stomach.

4. Digestion Support tablet

This tablet is unique blend of best digestive herbs like kutaz chal, bilav, dhania, mustak, shankh bhasm, piper mint, and dadim that maintain natural Ph balance in the stomach and aid digestion of all types of food. The herbs present in this control acidity, gas, flatulence and constipation. These all complex problems are root cause of all diseases. If digestive system is proper it leads to proper assimilation of the nutrients in the body.

As per Ayurveda digestive disorders are due to imbalance of Pitta doshas. The Ama formation leads to digestive disorders.

Dosage– 1 tablet twice daily with plain water

5. Mann Mitra tablet

Mann Mitra tablet is herbal and purely ayurvedic medicine. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment for psychiatric conditions and help to balance all the three doshas of body i.e vata, pitta, kapha. CAC Mann Mitra tablet improves intelligence and speech problems. It is helpful for making the nervous system strong and nerves as well. It contains various herbs like Bala, Vacha, Shankhpushpi, Nagkeshar etc that help you fight insomnia, anxiety, and stress.