To Study the Effect of Pratimarsh Nasya and Shiro Taila Abhyanga on Vaatik Shiro Shool W.s.r. to Tension Headache

Abstract

Stress is the main causative factor of Vatik shirashool which can be considered as Tension headache. A very common complaint regarding Shiroroga is Shirahshoola. Manahsantapa is the leading causative factor of Shirahshoola according to Charaka. For treatment of vatik shirashool pratimarsha nasya with Anutaila and Abhyanga with Sarsapa taila were used in this study. 60 patients were selected and divided into 2 groups. In Group A Pratimarsha nasya was given with Anu taila and in Group B Shiro abhyanga with Sarsapa taila was given. Both the treatments were significantly effective in improving the sign and symptoms of vatik shirashool. Comparing both the groups it was found that Group A was statistically more effective than group B in treating Shankhanistoda (p<0.001), Bhrumadhya Evam Lalatatapanam (p<0.05), Shiroghurnanam (p<0.05), lack of concentration (p<0.001), and disturbed sleep (p<0.05), Shirostambha (p<0.05), Vertigo (p<0.05) and severity of headache (p=0.001). The difference in relief was statistically insignificant in Ghatasambheda, Srotoniskasanvat Pida, Akshiniskasanavat Pida, Sandhimokshanavat Pida, heaviness in head, Sirajalasphurana, Hanugraha, Ghranasrava, blurring of vision, Stiffness of neck, stiffness of shoulder and photophobia, phonophobia, memory loss, frequency and duration of headache (p>0.05). On Hamilton rating scale, Group A was more statistically highly effective than group B in both parameters (p<0.001).