EFFICACY OF NASYA WITH BALAGUDUCHYADI TAILA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ARDHAVABHEDAKA W.S.R. TO MIGRAINE: A CASE STUDY

Ardhavbhedaka is a Vata Pradhan Tridoshaj Urdhavjatrugata Vyadhi which is well correlated to Migraine.It manifests as severe, unilateral, penetrating pain involving neck (Manya), eyebrows (Bhru), temples (Shankha), ears (Karna), eyes (Akshi), or forehead (Lalata). Conventional treatments often have limited efficacy and significant side effects demanding alternative therapies. Nasya is a classical therapy indicated in Urdhavjatrugata disorders including migraine.

Clinical findings: A 24-year-old female presented with severe throbbing pain localized to the right half of the head, worsened in the mornings, on neck movement and sneezing accompanied by nausea, vomiting and blurred vision.

Primary Diagnosis, Interventions and Outcomes: Based on Ayurvedic assessment and symptomatology, diagnosis was Ardhavabhedaka . Nasya therapy using Balaguduchyadi Tail 6 Bindu (3 ml) in each nostril daily for 14 days. Marked reduction in headache severity and duration; vomiting was eliminated; frequency modestly reduced by the end of treatment. Painkillers were no longer required after treatment.

Conclusion: This case illustrates that Nasya with Balaguduchyadi Tail significantly reduce intensity, frequency, and associated symptoms of migraine with minimal side effects. Given its Vata-Pacifying, Sheeta and Rasayana effects this approach could represent a safer, effective adjunct in migraine management.