AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF APASMARA (EPILEPSY) ALONG WITH ANTI-EPILEPTIC DRUGS: CASE STUDY

Abstract

Epilepsy is the most common presentation in a neurological setting and stands next to stroke and dementia in its prevalence. The disease and its management have high impact on the quality of life of the affected person and also discrimination in education, employment and social acceptance. 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. Aim & Objective: To assess the efficacy of Panchakarma in the management of Apasmara WSR to Epilepsy with AED (Anti-Epileptic Drugs) Setting: Panchakarma OPD & IPD, IPGT & RA, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. Method: Panchakarma was done without withdrawing the ongoing AED and patient with seizure. Assessment was done before treatment, after shodhana and after shamana 2 months of follow-up. Result- Panchakarma is effective in the management of Apasmara and to improve the quality of life of the affected one. (Anti-Epileptic Drugs) Setting: Panchakarma OPD & IPD, IPGT & RA, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. Method: Panchakarma was done without withdrawing the ongoing AED and patient with seizure. Assessment was done before treatment, after shodhana and after shamana 2 months of follow-up. Result- Panchakarma is effective in the management of Apasmara and to improve the quality of life of the affected one. (Anti-Epileptic Drugs) Setting: Panchakarma OPD & IPD, IPGT & RA, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. Method: Panchakarma was done without withdrawing the ongoing AED and patient with seizure. Assessment was done before treatment, after shodhana and after shamana 2Epilepsy is the most common presentation in a neurological setting and stands next to stroke and dementia in its prevalence. The disease and its management have high impact on the quality of life of the affected person and also discrimination in education, employment and social acceptance. 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. Aim & Objective: To assess the efficacy of Panchakarma in the management of Apasmara WSR to Epilepsy with AED (Anti-Epileptic Drugs) Setting: Panchakarma OPD & IPD, IPGT & RA, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. Method: Panchakarma was done without withdrawing the ongoing AED and patient with seizure. Assessment was done before treatment, after shodhana and after shamana 2 months of follow-up. Result- Panchakarma is effective in the management of Apasmara and to improve the quality of life of the affected one. (Anti-Epileptic Drugs) Setting: Panchakarma OPD & IPD, IPGT & RA, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. Method: Panchakarma was done without withdrawing the ongoing AED and patient with seizure. Assessment was done before treatment, after shodhana and after shamana 2 months of follow-up. Result- Panchakarma is effective in the management of Apasmara and to improve the quality of life of the affected one. (Anti-Epileptic Drugs)