Ayurvedic Treatment in Kerala for Migraine and Headache

Ayurvedic Treatment in Kerala for Migraine and Headache, Benefits and Duration

Migraine might last for 4 to 72 hours and can occur one side or both sides of the head.

Causes of Migraine

• Hormonal changes
• Family History
• Alcohol consumption
• Stress, Anxiety and Depression
• Insomnia
• Lack of Food
• Long hours travel
• Caffeinated beverages
• Chocolates and Cheese
• Bright lights
• Loud sounds
• Climate changes
• Sleeping Tablets

Symptoms of Migraine

1. Nausea and Vomiting
2. Numbness or Tingling in the face
3. Not clear vision
4. Sensitivity to sounds
5. Tiredness
6. Pain on one side of the head

Ayurvedic Treatment in Kerala for Migraine and Headache

Snehabasti Therapy

Panchakarma Herbal medicated Oil Massage. It might be performed for 45 to 60 mins. Oil will be applied to the whole body which starts from Head.

1. It improves skin health
2. Helps in anti-ageing, skin hydrated and avoids wrinkles
3. strengthens bones and joints
4. Strengthens Nerves
5. Sound sleep
6. Removes Stress and anti-anxiety

Shirodhara Therapy

Pouring medicated Herbal Oil on the head. During this treatment, the person will lie down with the head position tilted. During Shirodhara, the oil pouring vessel will be oscillating. The oil temperature is maintained at 40 degrees throughout the treatment.

1. Good quality sleep
2. Boosts memory
3. Calms the nervous system
4. Improves blood circulation to the brain
5. Controls high blood pressure
6. Relives from Stress, Anxiety, depression, fatigue, Migraine etc

Shirodhara can be performed with any of these based on the Dosha

1. Thaila Dhara (using oil)
2. Thakra Dhara (using medicated buttermilk or buttermilk)
3. Ghee Dhara (Using Ghee)
4. Jala Dhara (Using water)

Shirovasti Therapy

During this treatment, the person will be in a sitting position followed by the massage. Later an elongated cap is tied to the head and warm Medicated oil will be poured into the cap. The medicated oil will be retained for about 20 mins.

1. Prevents hair falls
2. Used to treat Alzheimer, Parkinson’s
3. Relives from anxiety, Depression
4. Used to treat Insomnia
5. Strengthens hair roots

Shirolepanam

Apply Oil on the scalp evenly and close the head with hot wet towel for about 20 to 30 mins.

Pichu Therapy

A cloth with a small opening in the middle will be tied to the forehead gently. Cottons dipped in the medicated oil will be placed on the opening.

Nasyam Therapy

Oil massage will be applied on the face followed by steam. Medicated lukewarm oil will be poured gently into the nostrils. Later, Medicated smoke is inhaled thru the nose and mouth. Relieves from headaches and respiratory problem.

Dhoomapanam

Inhalation of medicated smoke. Inhale smoke from one nostril and exhale from mouth and repeat the same for the other nostril thrice.

1. Used to Treat Sinusitis, Migraine
2. Cold and Cough
3. Ear Infection
4. Ear Infection