Improve your life easily with
Ayurveda
To visit only with the appointment
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterised by temporary loss of consciousness which can last from a few seconds to a few minutes. During an epileptic attack there is a sudden and abnormal electric discharge form cerebral neurons. Sudden jerky movements of the body parts occur followed by loss of consciousness termed as seizures.
In Ayurveda epilepsy is called ‘Apasmara’. It is found in both children and adults. It caused due to imbalance of all the three doshas- Vata, Pita and Kapha. Mainly there are two categories- Petit Mal and Grand Mal. Vata epilepsy may generally be a mental issue including other causal factors like stress, lack of sleep, mental exertion, constipation and gastritis. Pita type of epilepsy is generally may be caused due to inflammations in the head due to diseases like encephalitis. Kapha type of seizures generally may occur due to blockages in the nervous system due to sedentary lifestyle.
Causes and symptoms of epilepsy
Factors causing epilepsy are generally broadly divided into two categories:
Some of the symptomatic causes may include:
However in some cases epilepsy symptoms may start surfacing in the age group 5 to 20 without any discernible causes. These kind of instances are more prevalent in the people who have a family history of epilepsy.
Epilepsy is a disorder that requires long term medication. Many times people take the medicine for a few weeks or months and then suddenly withdraw it thinking that they are fine, this lead to dangerous consequences. The medicine must be taken regularly for a few years so that the disease is fully treated.
Epilepsy treatment in Ayurveda works by unclogging the various channels of mind and heart that are blocked due to an imbalance of doshas. This process of unblocking the channels is achieved by using various concoctions and purgatives. These medicines are taken orally and are cooked in pure oils and ghee. Coupled with this some external oil massages and baths also form an integral part of the treatment.
Nature has provided us with many herbs that are effective in treatment of epilepsy. The following herbs for epilepsy are known to show positive effects in both children and adults.
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) - This herb is known as the brain booster. A teaspoon full of brahmi juice may be taken thrice a day to alleviate the symptoms.
A case study presented by Rajdip R Rao on Ayurvedic management of epilepsy through herbal means, highlights the uses of brahmi for this condition. A 24 years old patient was suffering from epileptic seizures, weight gain and fatigue for seven years. This patient was administered a number of Ayurveda procedures like panchakarma, oleation and udavartana. Besides this internal medicines and nasya with brahmighrita (a polyherbal formulation) were also advised for a month with regular weekly follow-up. Marked improvement was observed in the severity of attack, frequency of attack and duration of attack. A marked improvement in the quality of life was also observed.
Vacha (Acorus calamus)
Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus Willd)
Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis)
A research presented by Parul Agarwa mentions about many uses of shankhpushpi. In Ayurveda this plant is referred to as a brain tonic. This plant may help to improve memory, it is a psychostimulant, a tranquilizer and reduces mental tension. The pharmacological studies of the herb have shown varying degree of its hypotensive and tranquilizing effects. The herb induces a feeling of calm and peace, good sleep and a relief in anxiety, stress and mental fatigue. The herb appears to produce its action by modulation of neurochemistry of the brain. The plant improves the balance and vitiation in kapha-vata-pitta doshas. With all these properties the herb is very useful for patients suffering from epilepsy.
Besides these herbs some other natural remedies for epilepsy may include:
It is imperative for epilepsy patients to follow some diet suggestions to curb the frequency of seizures. The following may be considered:
Epilepsy is a brain disorder and the natural medicine for seizures may help you bring about some positive results. However the patient and his family need to understand that the treatment and management of epilepsy is long term and one needs to be very careful and regular with the medicines.
Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic in Melbourne is a reputed centre for herbal treatment.
We understand that every individual is unique with a different constitution and thus needs a custom made treatment. Before starting the treatment a detailed Ayrveda case study of the patient is conducted so that the root cause of the disease can be established. We focus not only on treating the disease but also increasing the immunity and overall vitality of the system.
Panchakarma- the mind and body healing therapy, also forms an integral part of the treatment methodology. It cleanses the system of the toxins that have been collected in the body for years. We are very fortunate to have an experienced team of ayurvedic doctors in Melbourne who share our ideology. Walking an extra mile for our patients is something that they love to do.
References:
Disclaimer: Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic does not claim to cure epilepsy. The information on ayurvedic products and medicines on our website is for educational purposes only. One should not buy these products over the counter. These should only be taken after ayurvedic consultation with an ayurvedic practitioner. The uses and indications of these herbal products are based on Traditional Ayurvedic text books. These herbs should be supplemented with appropriate diet and lifestyle to get beneficial effects. Although there is a lot of research done on Ayurveda these days, yet these herbal products might not hold enough current research based evidence.
Author Bio:
Gurnam Saini has over 15 years’ experience in Ayurvedic naturopathy treatments in Melbourne, Australia. He has completed his bachelor degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, India. He has done MD in Alternative Medicine and certificate courses in Panchakarma Detox, Pulse diagnosis and skin care. He is also a member of the Australasian Association of Ayurveda (AAA). He has won awards for ground-breaking work in Ayurveda globally. Read More
Have a Query?
Please send your query and we will reply you shortly.
Toenail Fungal Infection Ayurvedic Remedies Acid Reflux Natural and Management Acne Remedy and Herbal Adrenal Fatigue Natural Remedies Allergy Ayurvedic Natural Medicine Alopecia Hair Loss Herbal and Management Alzeimers and Dementia Alternative and Management Anal Fissure & Fistula Ayurvedic Anemia Natural Ayurvedic Remedies Ankylosing Spondylitis Ayurvedic Anorexia Nervosa Ayurvedic Anxiety and Stress Management Arsha Haemarroids Natural Traditional and Management Arthritis And Ayurvedic Atherosclerosis - Traditional Natural and Management of Heart conditions Atrial Fibrillation Ayurvedic Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD and And Pregnancy Care for Asthma Natural Alcoholism And Opiate Drugs Dependence View All
Our Services
Ayurveda stads for extensive and elaborate clinical examination to understand thenature of the disease