Migraine is a type of headache characterised by recurrent attacks of moderate to severe throbbing and pulsating pain on one side of the head. The pain is caused by the activation of nerve fibres within the wall of brain blood vessels travelling inside the meninges (three layers of membranes protecting the brain and spinal cord).Untreated attacks last from four to 72 hours. Other common symptoms include: Increased sensitivity to light, noise, and odours Nausea Vomiting Migraine is divided into four phases, all of which may be present during the attack: Premonitory symptoms occur up to 24 hours prior to developing a migraine. These include food cravings, unexplained mood changes (depression or euphoria), uncontrollable yawning, fluid retention, or increased urination. Aura—Some people will see flashing or bright lights or what looks like heat waves immediately prior to or during the migraine, while others may experience muscle weakness or the sensation of being touched or grabbed. Headache—A migraine usually starts gradually and builds in intensity. It is possible to have migraines without a headache. Postdrome—Individuals are often exhausted or confused following a migraine. The postdrome period may last up to a day before people feel healthy again. Top Homoeopathic medicines for migraineThe top-ranked homoeopathic medicines for migraine : ​1. Belladonna – Top Grade Medicine For MigraineThough there are numerous medicines available in homoeopathy to manage migraines, Belladonna assumes top most position in that. I can bet this medicine will relieve migraine headaches. It is brilliant medicine to help headaches with intense throbbing, pulsating type of pain. With this, there is an extreme fullness in the head along with the sensation as if the head would burst. Light seemingly worsens the headache. Noise may get unbearable. In some cases, exposure to cold air may trigger a migraine episode. In others, a head bath with cold water can bring on migraine headaches. Manual pressing of the head is the only way one could get some relief. 2. Glonoinum – For Congestive HeadacheGlonoinum is mentioned in second position but is as effective as Belladonna for treating migraine with fullness and congestion in the head. Those needing it feel excessive blood rush into the head. The head feels very large, as if it would burst. Patients who suffer are seen holding their heads tightly. The eyeballs seem to protrude. Extreme heaviness in the head along with unbearable heat occurs. Uncovering the head relieves the headache. The migraine also gets better with sleep. However, walking may worsen the headache. Apart from congestive headaches, Glonoinum is a leading medicine administered for headaches related to migraine triggered by sun exposure. 3. Iris Versicolor – For Migraine With Nausea, Vomiting Or AcidityTo manage headache with nausea, vomiting and acidity no medicine does a better job than Iris Versicolor. Though some other medicines can be extremely useful, Iris Versicolor is the first recommended choice. It is best suited when acid reflux leads to headaches. In cases needing it, vomiting of acidic, sour, bitter nature is observed. Bitter, acrid belching with heartburn (intense burning behind the sternum) and burning in the throat is well marked. Other than heartburn, burning may be noted in any part of the alimentary canal. This medicine is also useful in case migraine begins with a blur before the eyes. 4. Epiphegus – For Migraine Triggered By Mental Or Physical ExertionTo treat migraine triggered by exertion (mental or physical), medicine Epiphegus is the best bet. It gives great results when mental or physical exertion sets off the migraine episode. It is used where the slightest deviation from routine work brings on a migraine attack. Although it works for both-sided migraine, comparatively better results are seen when the headache occurs on the left-side. A peculiar accompanying symptom is increased saliva with constant inclination to spit. 5. Spigelia – Effective Medicine For Left-sided MigraineSpigelia is undoubtedly the most effective medicine for migraine on the left-side. In most cases, the pain begins in the back of the head (occipital region), extends upwards and settles over the left eye. The pain is intense, throbbing and pulsating. A sensation of a tight band around the head is felt. Stooping seems to worsen the headache. Severe pain in the eyeballs may be an accompanying factor. Eye movement worsens this pain.