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Migraine: Case Study (32, Years Female Patient)
Neurology
Patient was advised for Vamana, Virechana along with Shirodhara and Shirobasti after initial assessment by MD Ayurveda Vaidyas of Sukhayu Ayurved → Ayurvedic management of Migraine addresses not just pain but the root imbalance of Vata–Pitta, re-establishing nervous harmony and preventing recurrence — offering a sustainable, holistic alternative to symptomatic medication.
Baseline Condition
A 32-year-old woman presented with a three-year history of recurrent unilateral headaches, each lasting 4–6 hours, associated with nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and phonophobia. She experienced 3–4 episodes per month, which disrupted both her professional and social life.
Her lifestyle included high stress, irregular meals, excessive screen time, and poor sleep hygiene due to prolonged working hours.
From an Ayurvedic perspective, her symptoms correlated with Ardhavbhedaka, arising from the vitiation of Vata and Pitta doshas, aggravated by irregular food habits and stress-induced Agnimandya (digestive weakness).
Panchakarma Protocols
- Ghrita Paan/Internal Snehana: For 5 Days Internal Snehana was done as Purvakarma
- Vamana: As a main Karma: To remove the excess Kapha and to restore the homeostasis.
- Samasarjana Karma: 3 days Post Vamana
- Ghrita Paan for Virechana Karma: 3 Days
- Virechana after Gap of 2 days: Removal of Excess Pitta as part of Shodhana treatment
- Shirodhara/Shirobasti on alternate days during Virechana
Improvement Details
- Frequency of Migraine attacks reduced from 3–4 episodes/month→2episode/month →1 episode every 2 months ↓70%
- Pain Intensity (VAS 0–10) 8 (severe)→ 5 (moderate) 2→ (mild) ↓75%
- Duration per Episode 4–6 hrs→ 2–4 hrs →1–2 hrs ↓50%
- tress Level (0–10) 9 (high)s→ 6 (moderate) 3s→ (low) ↓67%
Treatment Timeline
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Patient was advised for Vamana, Virechana along with Shirodhara and Shirobasti after initial assessment by MD Ayurveda Vaidyas of Sukhayu Ayurved
Treatment begins
1
Month 1: Vaman, Virechana and Panchakarma was completed
No episodes of severe pain during the process of Vamana Virechana
2
Month 2: Shamana Chikitsa- Vata Pitta Dosha Shamana Protocol followed
Episodes of Headache, intensity of pain decreased and sleep improved
3
Month 3: Shamana Chikitsa continued with same approach.
70% reduction in migraine frequency and 75% drop in intensity. 100% relief from nausea and vomiting. Marked improvement in sleep, stress, and overall quality of life.
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Ayurvedic management of Migraine addresses not just pain but the root imbalance of Vata–Pitta, re-establishing nervous harmony and preventing recurrence — offering a sustainable, holistic alternative to symptomatic medication.
Assessment complete
Outcome Summary
Pain episodes completely resolved, with in 3 months- 70% lesser frequency of pain, 75% lesser episodes and improved quality of life
Results vary by individual. No False Claims.
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