Headache

In Siddha medicine, headaches are referred to as "Thalai Vali" or "Sirangu." Siddha medicine offers various herbal remedies to relieve headaches, depending on the underlying cause and symptoms. Here are some commonly used Siddha medicines for headaches:

• Thalisathi Chooranam: This herbal powder is a combination of three ingredients: thippili (long pepper), sathi vidhai (Hedychium spicatum), and milagu (black pepper). It is used to relieve various types of headaches.

• Chukku Thailam: Chukku (dry ginger) oil is used in Siddha medicine for external application on the forehead to alleviate headache symptoms.

• Pathanjali Chooranam: This herbal powder is made from various medicinal herbs and is used to treat headaches and related discomforts.

• Kandankathiri Chooranam: This herbal powder, made from the roots of Solanum surattense, is used to relieve headaches and migraines.

• Karpooradi Thailam: This oil contains camphor (karpooram) and other herbal ingredients. It is used for external application on the forehead to relieve headaches.

• Arugampul Kashayam: Arugampul (Bermuda grass) is used to prepare a herbal decoction, which can be consumed to reduce headaches.

• Sirupeelai Thailam: This herbal oil is prepared from sirupeelai leaves (Aerva lanata) and is used for external application to alleviate headache symptoms.

• Nellikai Legiyam (Amla Jam): This herbal jam made from Indian gooseberry (Amla) is known for its medicinal properties and can be beneficial in reducing headaches.

As with any health condition, it's important to identify the root cause of the headache before administering any remedies. If headaches are persistent, severe, or accompanied by other concerning symptoms, it is recommended to consult a qualified Siddha practitioner or a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, modern medical advice should not be disregarded, and Siddha remedies should be used as complementary approaches under medical supervision.