Management for Migraine

Migraine is a special type of headache, that is triggered by small factors, like less sleep, skipping meal, cold air, hot air, tiring work etc. Since it is a neurological disorder, our mental activities play very important role in controlling attacks of migraine. Unani doctors see every problem in two stages. First is “Su-e Mizaaj (corruption of mizaj)”. Second is” Su-e Af’aal” – Su-e Mizaj means change only in behaviour not in composition. Migrain is actually a su-e mizaj. Headache caused by Su-e mizaj can be corrected by small measures, like resting, smelling perfumes, laying in dark room, avoiding extreme cold or hot air, listening music etc. But when it persists for long, you may need medicines for this.

Treatment:

1. Get checked by doctor for cervical spondylosis.
2. Avoid every triggering factor. If you succeed in preventing migraine attack for a long time, this problem will vanish automatically.
3. Do not be hungry for long. Avoid direct exposure to hot & and cold air. Take rest frequently from mental work. Take water frequently in hot and humid environment.
4. Go through an eye checkup. If you have refractive error (number in eyes), do wear specs as prescribed by optometrist.
5. Use Sana Herbals’ MIGRANA TABLET (60 tabs)– It is an effective remedy for one sided headache, migraine, Throbbing headache etc.
   Dose: One tablet in morning and two tablets in evening either empty stomach or after two hours of dinner.
6. Use Sana Herbals’ HABB-E SHIFA (100 pls)– It relieves vascular headaches by reducing the tension developed in blood vessels. Migraine also shares this mechanism; hence it is useful in migraine.
   Dose: Two tablets in morning either empty stomach or after two hours of breakfast.
7. Use Sana Herbals’ ITRIFAL MUQAVVI DIMAGH (250 gm)– It strengthens nervous system. Strengthens the brain and eye-sight. Beneficial in chronic sinusitis, chronic headache and migraine.
   Dose: 5-10 grams with lukewarm water or milk at bed time.
8. Use Sana Herbals’ ROGHAN KAHU (oil) (50 ml)– This oil is for application on forehead and is also recommended as nasal drop. It has soothing effects on nerves. In migraine, Trigeminal nerve is involved. Hence it is needed to relieve its irritation. It is also anti-inflammatory – so it is used on pain site, like forehead in case of headache.
   Usage: Apply daily on forehead and put two drops in nose at night. Avoid nasal use in winters. You can also use it at the time of attack.