A conceptual review of the disease Ardhavabhedaka w.s.r. to Migraine

Migraine is one of the most common neurovascular disabling disorders encountered in Shalakya practice. Migraine can be defined as a paroxysmal affection having a sudden onset accompanied by usually unilateral severe headache. In Ayurveda, migraine is described as Ardhavabhedaka which is a major health issue among people of age group 30-50 years. According to WHO, migraine is the third most common disease in the world, with an estimated global prevalence of 14.7%. Chronic migraine affects about 2% of world population. Female and male ratio 3:1. It is a widespread chronic and intermittently disabling disorder characterized by recurrent headaches with or without aura