Rapid Relief of Shirashula (Headache) through Exclusive Viddha Karma: A Case Report
Manav Patel1 , Rekha Parmar2 and Darshika Takle
1,2Department of PG & Ph.D. Studies in Dravya guna, Parul Institute of Ayurveda, Parul University, Vadodara - 391760 (India) Mp8037907@gmail.com ORCID ID - 0009-0008-5291-6463 Rekha.parmar@paruluniversity.ac.in 3P.G Scholar, Department of Agada Tantra, Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Parul University, Vadodara - 391760 (India) dtakle04@gmail.com *Corresponding Author *Dr. Manav Patel1 1PG Scholar Department of PG & Ph.D. Studies in Dravya guna, Parul Institute of Ayurveda, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat - 391760 (India) Mp8037907@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Shirashula (headache) is one of the most common ailments encountered in daily practice, significantly affecting the quality of life. According to Ayurveda, Shirashula is primarily caused by the vitiation of Vata and Kapha doshas in the Shiras (head). Among various treatment modalities, Viddha Karma- a minimally invasive para-surgical procedure described by Acharya Sushruta- offers instant pain relief through the expulsion of vitiated doshas via puncturing specific sited. The present case report highlights the exclusive application of Viddha Karma (Dry Needle Therapy) in the management of Shirashula. The intervention showed remarkable improvement in pain intensity and associated symptoms without any adverse effects, suggesting that Viddha Karma can be an effective, safe, and economical therapeutic option for managing chronic headache conditions.