More than 1 out of 10 people today are affected by migraine-related headache. It is definitely a very serious health issue and the thought of being affected by a splitting headache is something that we do not wish to experience.
Soorya’ refers to the sun and ‘avarta’ means blockage. Migraines are known to get worse during the sunrise, at its peak in the noon and they gradually decrease in the evening.
This list of top Ayurvedic remedies for migraine headache, which we have listed here, is considered to be the best ever natural remedy for warding off the pain.
1. Coriander Seed Powder Remedy: Add one spoon of coriander seed powder to one cup of water. Leave it overnight and drink it the next morning on an empty stomach.
2. Using Pomegranate and Jasmine Leaves: Another known Ayurvedic treatment for migraine headaches is using the tender leaves of pomegranate and jasmine.
3. Using Doorva Grass: Take a fist full of doorva grass (cynodan dactylon) and obtain its juice.
4. Ayurvedic Oil Massage: A daily head massage using an oil, known as abhyanga in Ayurvedic terms, is highly recommended to ward off the migraine pain.
5. Transcendental Meditation: Transcendental meditation is one of the most effective Ayurvedic remedies for treating migraine pain.
6. Using Raisins And Almonds: Soak 5 raisins and 5 almonds in water the previous night and eat them, the next morning.
7. Going To Bed Early: As per Ayurvedic studies, the natural cleansing cycle of the body is known to occur during the night between 10 PM and 2 AM.
8. Using Saffron: One of the best Ayurvedic remedies for migraine is using saffron. Mix one small pinch of saffron powder with one spoon of ghee. Instill this in the nostrils, early in the morning, on an empty stomach.
Factors To Be Avoided: Working with computers or watching TV for longer periods will only aggravate the pain if you are already suffering from migraine-related headache. Further exposure to loud noises, noxious fumes or chemicals has to be avoided at any cost.