Department of Bachelor in Pharmacy, Shivajirao Pawar College of Pharmacy, Pachegaon, Ahmednagar-413725
Migraine, a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent severe headaches, poses a substantial global health burden. It is typically accompanied by other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. This is a widespread and sometimes very disabling problem that impacts millions of people all over the world. Synthetic treatments for migraines primarily consist of medications that are specifically designed to relieve migraine symptoms or prevent migraine attacks. These synthetic medications are often prescribed by healthcare providers, can help relieve or prevent migraine headaches. However, these medications may have side effects. In this comprehensive review article, some common synthetic migraine treatments and their possible side effects like nausea/vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, heartburn, or mild gastrointestinal discomfort etc. explained in simple terms. To overcome this side effects, show by synthetic medication increase the importance of use of herbal medication and home remedies in the management of migraine, as an alternative or complementary approach to synthetic drugs, has gained attention in recent years. Herbal medication is used in management because they show lesser side effect, safe and eco-friendly, permanent cure, and cheap than synthetic drugs. This review focused on herbal medication and home remedies which helps to reader to understand the importance of various types of herbal medication present traditionally which can be used to cure migraine.
Chandrashekhar K. Sangle*, Proff. Priyanka N. Shinde, Dr. Megha T. Salve, Use Of Herbal Medication & Home Remedies In The Management Of Migraine: A Comprehensive Review, Int. J. in Pharm. Sci., 2023, Vol 1, Issue 11, 203-213. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10088561