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@article{196224,
        author = {Dr. Annupriya Jakhar and Prof Dr Pramod Kumar Mishra and Dr Ayushi Bhaskar},
        title = {An Ayurvedic Perspective on Shirashoola with Special Reference to Ardhavabhedaka: A Comprehensive Review},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {2426-2431},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=196224},
        abstract = {Background: Headache (Shirashoola) is one of the most common clinical complaints worldwide. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical system, offers a detailed framework for understanding and managing headache disorders, classifying them under Shiroroga with subtypes such as Ardhavabhedaka, which closely parallels modern migraine.
Objective: This review systematically analyses the Ayurvedic concepts of Shirashoola, particularly Ardhavabhedaka, covering etymology, classification, aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, and treatment, while establishing correlations with contemporary understandings of migraine.
Methods: A comprehensive review of classical Ayurvedic texts (Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, Madhava Nidana) and modern medical literature on headache disorders was conducted. Information was synthesised following the IMRAD structure.
Results: Ayurveda considers the head (Shirah) as the supreme organ (Uttamanga), housing Prana and all sensory faculties. Shirashoola encompasses various headache types classified by Dosha involvement. Ardhavabhedaka, characterised by unilateral, paroxysmal, piercing headache, shows striking similarities to migraine in clinical presentation, triggers, and management principles.
Conclusion: The Ayurvedic understanding of Ardhavabhedaka provides valuable insights into migraine pathogenesis and treatment, offering a holistic approach that addresses both physical and psychological dimensions. Integrating Ayurvedic principles with modern medicine may improve outcomes for patients with chronic headaches.},
        keywords = {Shirashoola, Ardhavabhedaka, Migraine, Ayurveda, Headache, Samprapti},
        month = {April},
        }