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.
2. 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).
3. 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.
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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