Abstract

SITHOPALA MADANA YOGA NASYA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ARDHAVABHEDAKA – A SINGLE CASE REPORT

*Dr. Premcy C. R., Dr. Syed Munawar Pasha and Dr. Ahalya S.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Ardhavabhedaka or migraine is the third most common disease in the world with an estimated global prevalence of 14.7%. Migraine affects three times as more in woman than men. Prevalence peaked between 35-45 years in both genders. It was ranked third highest cause of disability worldwide in both males and females under the age of 50 years. Materials and methods: This is a single case study which deals about the effectiveness of Sithopala Madana Yoga nasya in Ardhavabhedaka. A 43 years old female satisfied with the diagnostic criteria of Ardhavabhedaka was selected from the OPD of Shalakya Tantra GAMC Bengaluru. She was administered with 2 sittings of Nasya for 7 days with a gap of 14 days in between.15 days follow up was given after the second sitting of Nasya. Result: The progress was assessed by using Numeric Pain Rating Scale before and after treatment and during follow up. The readings showed significant improvement in all aspects. Subjective improvement was notable. Discussion: According to Yogaratnakara, Sithopala Madna yoga is one of the best Nasya formulation told which is having ingredients suitable for the management of Ardhavabhedaka, which are effective and economical nature.

Keywords: Ardhavabhedaka, Nasya, Sithopala Madana Yoga.