SHIRAH – SHOOLA W.S.R. HEADACHE – AN AETIOLOGICAL UNDERSTANDING

Abstract

In Ayurveda prime importance has been given to Shirah (Head). Thus, all the Acharya have described various diseased conditions as Shiro-roga. They can be co-related with Headache. It is the most common disorder of the nervous system. It is most troublesome in the productive years (late teens to 50s), estimates of their financial cost to society – principally from lost working hours and reduced productivity – are massive. Though, most of the sufferers are not receiving effective treatment due to lack of proper knowledge of the disease. In Ayurveda headache can be correlated with Shirah-shoola. It is the cardinal symptom as well as synonym of Shiro-roga described in detail by various Acharya. By understanding Nidana and avoiding them can lead to prevention of Headache. “Nidana Parivarjana” is described as first line of treatment. By understanding the Nidana of Shiro-roga it can be preventable and can be effectively managed.