Ayurveda Encyclopedia: Ayurvedic Home Remedy to Cure Migraine Headache

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Ayurvedic Home Remedy to Cure Migraine Headache

As per this Ayurvedic reference, prepare a mixture of 1 pinch of Saffron powder with 1 teaspoon of cow ghee (clarified butter). Now, Instil 1 or 2 drops of this saffron-ghee into your each nostril and take deep breathe. It is better to start this procedure with a single drop into each nostril and do only in morning. It is also advised to avoid this remedy during cloudy days.

Above mentioned procedure is known as NASYA KARMA. In Ayurveda, Nasya Karma or Nasya thearapy is one of the most important part of migraine treatment. It is a process wherein the medicated oil is administered through the nostrils. Since nose is the gateway of the head, the therapy is highly effective in curing many types of neurological diseases including migraine headache.