A conceptual review of the disease Ardhavabhedaka w.s.r. to Migraine

  • Dr. Sheetal Assistant Professor, Department of Prasuti and Stree Roga, Jammu Institute of Ayurveda and Research, Jammu, INDIA.
  • Dr. Ankush Bhardwaj Associate Professor, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Jammu Institute of Ayurveda and Research, Jammu, INDIA.
Keywords: Migraine, Ardhavabhedaka, Tridosha, Ayurvedic Treatment

Abstract

Migraine is one of the most common neurovascular disabling disorders encountered in Shalakya 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.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v4i03.630
Published: 2019-06-30
How to Cite
Dr. Sheetal, & Dr. Ankush Bhardwaj. (2019). A conceptual review of the disease Ardhavabhedaka w.s.r. to Migraine. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 4(03), 108-112. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v4i03.630
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Review Article