Effect of Pathyadi Kwath and Rasnadi Taila Pratimarsha Nasya in the management of Ardhavabhedaka (Migraine): A Case Study

Background: Migraine (Vascular) headaches are a paroxysmal disorder characterized by recurrent headache, with or without related visual and gastrointestinal disturbances. They are probably caused by a functional disturbance in the cranial circulation.[1] Migraine because of its similarities in symptoms with Ardhavabhedaka, it can be co-related with Ardhavabhedaka. This case study is about a patient having Chronic migraine for 3 years with generalized burning sensation all over the body, insomnia and stress. Ayurvedic Management with inclusion of Nasya along with internal herbomineral medications have helped immense to get rid of the symptoms. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of Pathyadi Kwath along with Rasnadi Tail Nasya in the management of Ardhavabhedaka. Method: A patient was treated with Pathyadi Kwath along with Rasnadi Taila Nasya for 8 weeks with follow up period of 4 months. Clinical evaluation was done before and after the treatment to assess the effectiveness of therapy. Results: Significant improvement was observed in the clinical signs and symptoms.