Einstein International Journal Organization(EIJO)

Abstract

Worldwide, migraines affect nearly 15% or approximately one billion people. It is more common in women at 19% than men at 11%. Some people get repeated headache over time is called as Migrain. Migraines are different from other headaches because they occur with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light. A 45 year old female patient with complaining of severe headache which disturbs her routine work and hamper his productivity came to OPD. She was diagnosed as having Migraine. She was taking Allopathic medicine, Tab. Vasograin (Ergotamine Tartarate) 1mg BD. Dhanvantari nighantu have mentioned the property of Jatiphala (Nutmeg) as “Arti nashanam”. Arti means severe pain may be of head, neck or joints. Also many of the Acharya like Sushruta, Bhavprakasha have mentioned the “Vatahara” property of Jatiphala. Whenever there is throbbing pain, prakupit Vata dosha is the reason.  Hence decided to assess the effect of Jatiphala churna & Lepa over migraine.

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