EPILEPSY AND ITS AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

INTRODUCTION

Epilepsy is a chronic disorder in which there occur repeated seizures due to production of abnormal electrical signals in brain. It is also known as seizure disorder. It is a very common problem and it affects people of all genders and ages. Epilepsy is of different types and there has not been found exact cause of the disease. The symptoms of epilepsy vary from person to person. Some people who have epilepsy during childhood, outgrow this condition with age. A single seizure doesn’t mean a person is having epilepsy. But if he or she gets two seizures at a time span of 24 hours apart, then he/she is diagnosed with epilepsy.

The treatment of epilepsy includes some oral medications and a healthy lifestyle. With a balanced diet and regular physical exercise, the symptoms can be managed. In some cases, the treatment is required lifelong. However, in others, the seizures eventually go away.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF EPILEPSY?

Epilepsy is of various types depending on the area of brain affected:

Focal onset seizures: It starts in one area or one side of brain. It is also known as partial onset seizure.

Generalized onset seizures: In this, a large area of brain cells is affected on both sides of the brain at the same time.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF EPILEPSY?

There has not been found any exact cause of the disease but some of the factors can be responsible for this. Following are the possible causes of epilepsy:

• Having a genetic predisposition to epilepsy
• Head injury
• Autoimmune disorders in which the cells of immune system start attacking the cells of brain and thereby damage them
• Abscess in brain
• Infections in brain such as encephalitis, meningitis, neurocysticercosis, etc
• Developmental disorders such as focal cortical dysplasia, polymicrogyria, etc
• Formation of scar in the inner part of temporal lobe which is known as mesial temporal sclerosis
• Brain tumor
• Stroke
• Dementia
• Arteriovenous malformations
• Metabolic syndrome

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EPILEPSY?

Following are the common signs and symptoms of epilepsy:

• Recurring seizures
• Muscle jerking
• Uncontrolled muscle movements
• Temporary loss of consciousness
• Blank stare
• Difficulty in talking
• Mental confusion
• Numbness or tingling sensation
• Vision problems
• Indigestion
• Anxiety
• Fear
• Increased heart rate
• Increased rate of respiration

WHAT ARE THE TRIGGERS OF EPILEPSY?

Here are some of the common factors which initiate seizures in epilepsy:

• Increased stress
• Not sleeping well
• Alcohol consumption
• Hormonal imbalance
• Fever
• Immediate withdrawal of alcohol
• Certain foods
• Eating junk foods
• Excessive physical exertion
• Vomiting or diarrhea leading to dehydration
• Certain medications like antidepressants, diphenhydramine, etc
• Flashing lights
• Missing anti-seizure medications

WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS OF EPILEPSY?

Following are the complications which arise with epilepsy:

• Any injury during a fall
• Increased number of car accidents
• Insomnia
• Drowning
• Having memory issues
• Difficulty in conceiving
• Complications during pregnancy
• Anxiety
• Depression

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF EPILEPSY

Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurved centre which are used for the treatment of epilepsy:

1. Brodley Syrup

This herbal formulation contains ingredients such as – Shankhpusphi, Brahmi, Yashtimadhu, Dhania, Saunf, etc. Brodley syrup increases the blood flow to the brain & boost up memory. It increases retention power & acts as an antioxidant. The herbal syrup is generally used to treat the mental weakness, mental disorders, stress, anxiety, & seizure attacks.

Recommended Dosage– Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day with normal water.

2. Brain Relaxant Churna

Brain relaxant churna is a herbal and purely ayurvedic formulation. It is 100% natural and pure. It is prepared from herbs that show calming effect on brainand gives you relaxation. It contains various herbs like Amla, Sonth, Pippali, Marich, Haldi, Bala, Suddha Gandhak, Lauh bhasma etc. that are Stress buster and provide you relief from anxiety. Herbs present in CAC Brain relaxant churna shows antioxidant, Neuroprotective, carminative and anti inflammatory properties.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablespoon twice a day with normal water.

3. Stress Care Tablet

CAC Stress care tablet is an amazing combination of natural herbs like Sarpgandha, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stress conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also helps to increase the mental and physical performance. So any vitiation of these doshas leads to stress. Stress care plus tablets is effective in depression, anxiety, insomnia, amnesia, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, and hypertension.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Nerve up tablet

Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata dosha and kapha dosha. It acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system, reducing joint pain, stiffness, body weakness and insomnia. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet,  praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. This tablet helps in the symptoms related to Epilepsy patient.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

5. Rasayan Vati

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral Ayurvedic formulation which contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Kesar, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi , Swarn Makshik Bhasam, Yashad Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, Jaiphal, Vang Bhasam, Dalchini, Javitri, Gokhru, Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Marich, Pippali, Manjith, Anant Mool, Musali, Shatavar, Swarn Vang, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immune-modulator properties. These tablets provide good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, and improve immunity.

Recommended Dosage–  Take 1 tablet twice daily.