A Case Report on Management of Vataja Shirashoola (Tension-Type Headache) through Ayurveda

Tension-type headache is the most common type of primary headache affecting about one-fifth of the world population. It is also referred as stress headache & psychomyogenic headache. Acharya Charaka had explained Nidana of Vataja Shirashoola such as Upavasa, Shoka, Bhaya, Trasa etc. Vataja Shirashoola is correlated to Tension-type Head ache. In this case study 35 year old female complaining of headache, disturbed sleep, crying spells and anger issues is documented. After incorporating various treatment modalities such as Satwavajaya Chikitsa, Virechana, Nasya and Shamanaushadhis, patient observed significant positive outcome. This case illustrates the role of Yuktivyapashraya Chikitsa, Satwavajaya Chikitsa and other Ayurvedic protocols along with Yoga in Tension-type Headache.