A REVIEW ON HERBAL APPROACH TO TREAT EPILEPSY
Khatri Anil*, Muley Preeti, Malviya Sapna and Kharia Anil
Abstract
The term epilepsy is collectively designated for a group of chronic
Central Nervous System disorders characterized by spontaneous
occurrence of seizures generally associated with the loss of
consciousness and body movements (convulsions). Anticonvulsant
drugs are used to control the convulsions by inhibiting the discharge
neurotransmitter and then producing hypnosis. Various synthetic
drugs, viz. phenytoin (PHT), diazepam, valproate (VPA), etc., are used
for the treatment of epilepsy. At present, herbal therapies are used by
peoples to control the seizures or adverse effects from antiepileptic
drugs, or for general health maintenance. There are various synthetic
drugs available for treatment of epilepsy, but the major disadvantage being faced is their
chronic side effects. Treatment of epilepsy with herbal drugs as adjuvant seems to be more
beneficial and they have fewer side effects.
Keywords: Convulsion, Epilepsy, Herbal Treatment, Seizures.
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