Ayurveda

Epilepsy is a condition where transient loss of consciousness is found for certain period of time which may last from few seconds to few minutes. Ayurveda explains epilepsy under the name Apsmaar. According to Acharya Charaka-there is complete or ocassional loss of consciousness associated with suspended memory, intellect and mind. Causes- Consumption of unwholesome food habit Anger Subconscious fear Debilitated mind Irregularly over excited doshas etc. Premonitory symptoms: Contracted eyebrows Continuous deviation of the eyes Auditory hallucination Salivation and nasal discharge Loss of interest in food Sensation of spasm or congestion of heart Gurgling sound in the abdomen Fatigue Pain all over the body muscles and joints Hallucination Feeling of darkness Fainting Giddiness Dreams of intoxication, dancing, stabbing, falling etc. Important features of epilepsy (apasmara) Convulsions with teeth biting Dribbling of frothy saliva Expira...