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CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF EPILIPSY (APASMAR) IN CHILD BY AYURVEDIC REGIME – A CASE STUDY

Dr. Nagarjunsagar Chandramore*, Dr. Tirunagiri Swamy, Dr. Anil Kale, Dr. Ashish Rana and Dr. Suvarna Buddhivant

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Abstract

Incidence of epilepsy is 0.3 to 0.5% in different populations throughout the world, and the prevalence of epilepsy has been estimated at 5 to 10 persons per 1000.[1] Scanning of the Ayurvedic classics reveals that 90% of the formulations mentioned to have action on sajnavaha srotas are ghrita-based formulations. Ghrita because of its yogavahi guna, incorporates the qualities of the drugs added to it without losing its own qualities.[9] Epilepsy is a Greek term meaning “to be seized” or "to be overwhelmed by surprise.[7] In Ayurveda, the similar presentation is named as „Apasmara‟ has been explained with its aetiology, symptoms, diagnosis and management. The available data is based on the clinical finding only. Acharya Charaka has mentioned Shodhana therapy along with Shamana therapy as a line of treatment of Apasmara.[8]

Keywords: Apasmara, Epilepsy, Meditation, Panchakarma, Yoga, Sajnavaha srotas.