• Dr Anjali S
• Dr, R S Unadkat

Ardhavabhedaka is classified among the Shirorogas and is characterized predominantly by unilateral head pain associate with giddiness. If not addressed promptly, it can lead to serious complications such as vision impairment and hearing loss. This disorder closely mirrors the presentation of migraine headaches through its clinical manifestations. In today's rapidly urbanizing world, lifestyle changes and increased work pressures aimed at improving quality of life have contributed to rising levels of stress, which in turn elevate the risk of both acute and chronic health problems. Migraine, a persistent neurovascular head ache characterized by recurrent episodes of headache, most often unilateral and in some cases associated with visual or sensory symptoms—collectively known as an aura—that arise most often before the head pain but that may occur during or afterward. Ancient Ayurvedic scriptures document various Shiro Rogas (head-related afflictions), and among these, Ardhavabhedaka’s symptom profile closely aligns with that of migraine. Conventional migraine treatment frequently relies on analgesics, which often exert adverse effects on other organ systems. This article seeks to comprehensively explore Ardhavabhedaka—its classification, diagnostic criteria, causes, disease progression, and treatment methods—while drawing parallels to migraine management.

Ardhavabhedaka, Nasya, Siroroga

"AYURVEDIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF ARDHAVABHEDAKA ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 6, page no.h654-h659, June-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2506781.pdf

"AYURVEDIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF ARDHAVABHEDAKA ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 6, page no. pph654-h659, June-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2506781.pdf