Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, is based on the three doshas or body types known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Ayurveda teaches that if one or more of the doshas in the body are out of balance, they cause various aliments and headache is also the reason for same.Generally traditional medicine focus on pain relief, but the main objective of Ayurvedic diagnosis is to find the root cause and eliminate through adjustments in lifestyle or diet and keeping the doshas in balance. This type of integrated approach can help a person suffering headaches to understand the factors involved, to prevent further headaches. Ayurveda also offers many natural options for pain relief treatment of existing headache.
According to Ayurveda, Headache is
known as ‘Shiro Roga’ literally means “head
disease.” As per Ayurveda text, headache is not a single type of
disorder, but it is defined to several problems with the head. There are
about11 types of headache mention in Ayurveda. They can be caused by a number
of different causes.
11 Types Of Shiroroga
(Headache)in Ayurveda
1. Vattik
Shiroroga
2. Paittik
Shiroroga
3. Kaphaj
Shiroroga
4. Tridoshaj
Shiroroga
5. Rakataj
Shiroroga
6. Kshayaj
Shiroroga
7. Suryavarta
Shiroroga
8. Anantvaat
Shiroroga
9. Krimij
Shiroroga
10. Ardhavbhedak Shiroroga
11. Shankhaj Shiroroga
Apart from these, there are many other factors, such as fever,
metabolic disorders and diseases of the eyes, ears and nose which can cause
headaches, sinus headaches, cluster, trauma, encephalitis, brain abscess, migraine,
hypertension, cerebral hemorrhage, vasodilator drugs, alcohol hangover,
tension, migraine in any of these, and can effectively cure by Ayurveda System.
Type Of Shiroroga
(Headache) According To Doshas
Although pain is predominantly it due to the disorder of dosha
(vata, pitta, and kapha) below are the Doshas defects that can cause headaches.
1. Headache
due to Vata: This type of Pain is hammering and may be associated with
constipation; insomnia and depression; mainly these pains are increased with
mental strain.
Headache due to Pitta: This type of pain is generally felt on the side’s temporal region of the head. It is accompanied by a burning sensation and related to photophobia (the patient is afraid of the light).
Headache due to kapha: This type of pain occurs due to nasal congestion most commonly creating a lot of pressure within the sinus cavities. Leave an aching sensation on the face and head and often aggravated by allergy season.
Treatment Of Shiroroga (Headache) According To Doshas
Since there are many different types of headaches, there are
different treatments for them in Ayurveda.
Ayurveda treat all headaches according to doshas following are the different
treatments prescribed for each doshas.
1. Headache
due to Vata: If the headache is vata type then Triphala choorna is first
prescribed so that it clear the digestive system. Then rasa Shirashooladivajra
or rasa Mahavata Vidhwansana should be taken twice daily in doses of 125
milligrams in warm water.
2.
Headache due to Pitta:If the headache is pitta type then amalaki is
prescribed or Triphala that contains amalaki can be taken. Half of a gram of
Shatavari can also be taken twice daily for one month.
3.
Headache due to kapha: If the headache is kapha type then anu
taila is first applied to cleanse the nasal passages. Then rasa Gajakesari
Shoola drugs can be taken in doses of 125 mg three times or four times a day.
Useful Herbs for Treatment
Of Headache
1.Piper betel (पान/Betel): Betel leaves are analgesic and cooling in nature. When the
Paste of betel is applied at the center of the head, it can get you immediate
relief.
2.Lawsonia inermis (हिना/henna): Henna flowers have the power to reduce headaches if they are
precipitated by excessive heat. The flower of henna is applied externally on
the head with vinegar to get the desired results.
3.Ammi Trachyspermum(अजवाइन/Ajwain): Bishop’s weed can keep your severe
headaches run away quickly. It is the most powerful remedy in headaches
that happen due to migraine. The fumes of weed seeds are used for
treatment of headaches; fumes are inhaled directly.
4.Zingiber officinale (अदरक/Ginger): Ginger has analgesic properties; it is
used as an external application on the affected region of the head it provides
relief from headache.5.Syzygium aromaticum (लौंग/Cloves): The aroma of this spice alleviate
the headache. It can as well soothe the nerves system and bring it back to a
pacified state.
5.Syzygium aromaticum (लौंग/Cloves): The aroma of this spice alleviate
the headache. It can as well soothe the nerves system and bring it back to a
pacified state.
6.Allium sativum(लहसुन/Garlic): Garlic has miraculous properties in
relieving any kind of headaches. Its juice slowly permeates the head region and
acts as a pain reliever.
Dietary Treatments for
Headache
Sweet and soft flavor’s foods are best for easing headaches
than other tastes. When there is a headache, consuming a sweet
preparation or a little sugar can give relief. Milk and ghee are
also beneficial in headaches, mostly the milk from a cow must be warmed
and consume when there is a headache.
Rice is also preferred as it has carbohydrate
that is helpful to easing headache. The water
that is left after cooking rice should be taken when it is hot, with
a little butter added to it is as well beneficial. It is advise not to consume
spicy or fried foods when there is a headache.
Home Remedies for Headache
1.A suspension can be prepared with milk, salt crystals and clove.
As the main ingredient in this suspension is salt that is hygroscopic it
absorbs the fluid in the head and reduces headache.
2.Soak some almonds in water for overnight next morning ground
into a paste and heat gently in ghee. Then mix it with water and drink it will
help to treat headaches that have been going on for a long time.
3.If the headaches caused are due to excess gas in the stomach you
drink a glass of warm water with fresh lemon squeezed in it the
headache will erase as well as the gas problem.
4.If the headaches are caused due to common
colds drinking a decoction made from coriander and sugar will helps to
calm down the headache.
5.Use of garlic is also very beneficial, take a peel a clove of
garlic. Put it in your mouth and chew it lightly no sooner the juices spread in
the mouth you will find the headache disappears.
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