Headache. What We Can Do.
Headache. What We Can Do.
Headache is one of the most common symptoms that doctors encounter.
According to numerous studies, about 70% of the population of developed countries suffer from it.
From the Ayurvedic point of view headache is one of the disorders mainly associated with Vata dosha.
A Vata-type headache is usually severe, accompanied by anxiety, depression, constipation, and dry skin. It can be provoked by lack of sleep, irregular meals, excessive physical and mental strain, anxiety and stress. (See also: Portrait of Vata).
Pitta headache often accompanies liver disease or toxic blood conditions and is manifested by burning sensation, redness of the face and eyes, extreme sensitivity to light, anger, irritability and nosebleeds. (See also: Portrait of Pitta).
Kapha headaches are more dull, accompanied by a feeling of heaviness and fatigue, sometimes nausea, accumulation of mucus, increased salivation or even vomiting. Usually this type of headache is due to congestion of mucus in various parts of the head and may be associated with pulmonary diseases.(See also: Portrait of Kapha).
Ayurvedic remedies for Vata headaches:
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For headaches associated with congestion, with inflammation of the paranasal sinuses or pain that occurs on the background of a cold, cough or allergy (usually Kapha- or Vata-type pain), expectorant and decongestant herbs are used: calamus, ginger, myrtle, angelica, etc. You can inhale calamus powder through the nose or lubricate the nasal passages from the inside ghee with calamus. The first method is more suitable for the Kapha type, the second for Vata.
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Basil tea helps. Ginger gruel can be applied to the base of the nose and temples. (See also: Twenty ways Ginger can serve you).
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Other good external remedies are essential oils from camphor, wintergreen, or eucalyptus.
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Laxatives are recommended, since the large intestine plays a special role in the development of nervous Vata disorders. Of the laxatives, it is better to use the composition of Triphala. (See also: Triphala-an Ayurvedic Panacea).
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Valerian, Jatamansi, Chamomile, Calamus and Brahmi help with Vata-type headaches.
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Good sleep is very important, so it is advisable to use sedative herbs. (See also: Healthy Sleep; Insomnia – Ayurvedic recommendations).
Ayurvedic remedies for Pitta headaches:
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Aloe powder or rhubarb root is recommended as a laxative.
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Brahmi can be used alone or in combination with Passionflower or in the form of a Brahmi composition. (See also: Brahmi – Gotu Kola).
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The head can be smeared with sandalwood oil.
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Sun and heat should be avoided.
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Recommended are walks in the moonlight and the aromas of flowers like roses and lotus.
Ayurvedic remedies for Kapha headaches:
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The composition of Trikatu has a beneficial effect.
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Oils containing camphor are applied to the head.
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Vigorous exercise is often beneficial.
Shirodhara – warm oil is dripped in a steady stream on the forehead, particularly in the “third eye” area to pacify Vata and release stress from the central nervous system, so the body’s natural healing mechanism can work better. This procedure is part of Pancha Karma, an Ayurvedic cleansing treatment. (See also: Pancha Karma – Five actions that change your life).
TODAY’S TIP: Migraines are considered one of the types of headaches, although they have a completely different nature. They are usually associated with Pitta or Vata. It can be triggered by lack of sleep, overwork, stress, poor digestion and muscle tension. For treatment, the methods described above are used, but in most cases, along with this, long-term tonic therapy is required using Chyawanprash, Brahma Rasayana and Ashwagandha.
(See also: Rasayana – Ayurvedic rejuvenation; New old secrets of Chyawanprash; Chyawanprash with fresh berries; Ashwagandha – the Indian Ginseng).
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