Clinical Assessment of Rasnadi Taila Nasya in the Management of Vatika Shiroroga: An Ayurvedic Approach to Tension-Type Headache

Prakash Kumar Singh; Kumari Uma Pandey; Siba Prasad

doi:10.21760/jaims.10.5.2

Prakash Kumar Singh Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Government Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9038-1067
Kumari Uma Pandey Professor, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Government Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India.
Siba Prasad Professor, Department of Panchakarma, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujrat, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.5.2

Keywords: Nasya, Rasnadi Taila, Tension-type headache, Vatika Shiroroga

Abstract

Tension-type headache (TTH) or Vatika Shiroroga exerts a considerable socioeconomic burden through reduced productivity, compromised work efficacy, and diminished quality of life, despite its non-fatal nature. The allopathic management strategies for TTH adversely affect patients including habituation, medication overuse headache; cognitive impairment, gastrointestinal disorders, and metabolic disturbances. To overcome these limitations alternative therapeutic approaches such as Ayurveda can be used. The objective of the present study is to develop a safe, cost-effective, and comprehensive therapeutic protocol using Rasnadi Taila Nasya for patients suffering from Vatika Shiroroga. Thirty patients were selected for the clinical study. Treatment efficacy analysis revealed complete remission in 30% of patients, marked improvement in 50%, moderate improvement in 13.33%, and mild improvement in 6.67%. Rasnadi Taila Nasya serves as an effective natural remedy for tension-type headaches, offering relief through its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and muscle-relaxant properties.

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