A clinical success in Vataja Shirashoola with Rasnadi Taila Nasya and Dashamoola Kwatha – A Case Report

Abstract

Vataja Shirashoola is a most common experienced condition characterised by excruciating pain in the head. The pain is aggravated at night, and is relieved by massage, bandaging and warm regimens. Based on its clinical presentation, it can be compared to Tension type headache (TTH). It is more common in females than in males. There are many treatment modalities available for the treatment of TTH in modern medicine, viz, Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS), analgesics etc., but, it gives temporary relief only, and, the long term use of these medicines leads to some systemic complications. So, it is the need of the hour to develop a treatment protocol which is safe as well as effective. In the present case report, a 45 year old female presented with the features of Vataja Shirahshoola, since 5-6 months. She was treated with two sittings of Nasya with Rasnadi Taila, each sitting of 7 days, one week apart, alongwith oral administration of Dashamoola Kvatha, 10 ml twice daily for 30 days. This single case showed complete relief in cardinal features.