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ग्रीवाचिबुकदन्तानां तस्मिन् पार्श्वे तु वेदना | Su ni 1. 70
ग्रीवाचिबुकदन्तानां तस्मिन् पार्श्वे तु वेदना | Su ni 1. 70
'''Shiro Rogas with reference to certain diseases'''
Shiroroga is not just a vyadhi or disease in itself but as a symptom in many disorders as well,
In certain diseases like vataja gulma(Char.nida 3.7), ajeerna(indigestion) -(Cha. Chi 15/45, shwasa (breathing disorders) (Cha. Chi 17. 56)
, kasa(different typesof cough), peenasa(types of rhinitis) (Cha. Chi 18. 6-7)
, vataja and pittaja trushna(thirst disorder) (cha. chi 22.12,14)
, madatyaya(alcoholism) (Cha. Chi 24.117)
, shira shola(headache), stiffness over head region, burning sensation of the head region as symptom is observed.
While describing the side effects of virechana karma (purgation therapy), heaviness of head as a symptom is described. (Char. SAMh. SIddhi 1.52)
In pitta prakriti dominant individual, Shirogandha-putita is described which means, unpleasant smell from the head region. (Char.vima 8.97)
During the management of arshas or hemorrhoids of bleeding nature, if the bleeding is controlled or stopped altogether when the doshas are vitiated, severe complications can arise and headache is one among the prime symptoms of it. (Cha chi 14.179)
'''Fundamental Classification of shiro roga'''
While describing diseases pertaining to head region or shiras, acharya charaka in sutrasthana mentioned the below disorders as types of Shiro rogas as well,
(char.sutr.kiyantshirasiy 13-14)
Ardhavbhedaka
Commonly co related as migraine, ardhavabhedaka literally means penetration and splitting pain over the half side of the head region. Characterized by severe pain in neck, eyes, eyebrow, fore head region (half side of each) (Cha. Si 9. 74-76)
Shira shula - headaches
Pratishyaya
Although a disease pertaining to nose, acharya charaka also mentions pratishyay() as a chief shiro roga. Commonly co related with allergic rhinitis/common cold. Classified as doshaja and dushtapratishyaya (chronic type of rhinitis), normally characterized with, nasal discharge, suppuration and patient is unable to perceive smell.
(Char. Samh. Chi 26.105)
Dushtapratishyaya
Dryness of nasal mucosa, sneezing, foul smell, excessive nasal discharge, swelling etc are few symptoms of dushtapratishyaya. (Cha.Chi 26.107-109)
Akshi-karna roga
Diseases pertaining to eye and ear.
Shiro bhrama
Dizziness or giddiness.
Ardita
Commonly co related with facial palsy ardita is an isolated concept in Ayurveda which is Characterized with vakrata() over hald side of face and neck, head ache, pain in chin area, neck region and vakrata in eye region.( Su ni 1. 70)
Gala- manya- hanu graha
Stiffness over throat, neck and jaw region.
Vatadi and krimi(meaning caused by vata, pitta, kapha dosha and krimij)
As describes below,
(char.chik trimarmiya. 158-186), (char. Sut. Kiyantshir 19-29)
Acharya Charaka in Sutrasthana has mentioned principally 5 types of Shiro roga(diseases pertaining to head)
1. Vataja shiro roga
Characterized by intense pain in temple region, mid of eye brows, pain in fore head, dizziness, stiffness in the neck region.
Primary treatment aspect – anointing with oil, swedana(steam therapy), nasya(oil instillation through nostrils), diet management, poultice application.
2. Pittaja shiro roga
Characterized with, burning sensation over head region, head ache, burning sensation in eyes, excessive perspiration.
Primary treatment aspect – intake of medicated ghee, milk etc. application of poultices,herbal ointments/ pastes, nasya with ghee.
3. Kaphaja shiro roga
It is characterized with, Constant dull head ache, heaviness of the head, stiffness, extreme laziness, loss of appetite.
Primary treatment aspect – Dhumapana(), diet management which reduces kapha dosha, basti karma(), administration of old preserved medicated ghee, agni karma(cauterization method)
4. Tridoshaja shiro roga
Characterized by headache, tremors, burning sensation, excessive thirst.
Primary treatment aspect – all the above management principles are applied accordingly.
5. Krimija shiro roga
Characterized with, Piercing and cutting pain through head, itching over head region, swelling, foul smell.
Primary treatment aspect – strong medicated nasya(instillation of oil, liquid, powders etc through nostrils) is administered.
== References ==
== References ==