Epilepsy: 1 definition
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Epilepsy means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga: Role of Ayurveda in the Management of Manas Roga (Mental Disorders)Epilepsy is denoted by the Sanskrit term Apasmāra and refers to one of the diseases produced due to the involvement of rajas and tamas along with vata, pitta and kapha. These are considered as major disorder of mixed nature.—Present era is the era of psychiatric problems. Systemic management of manas-roga (mental disorders) is an available in Ayurvedic classics.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Full-text (+63): Apasmara, Bhutavikriya, Grahamaya, Mrigi, Apamara, Pratana, Mirgi, Ghurem, Miragi, Apasmarin, Pheparem, Bhramara, Bhramarin, Murccharoga, Malarogi, Moorchharog, Phadko, Apasmaraka, Sucimukharasa, Shvagrahaprayashcitta.
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Search found 55 books and stories containing Epilepsy; (plurals include: Epilepsies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Assessment of SCN1A, SCN2A, EPM2A mutations in Dravet syndrome, Iran. < [2017: Volume 6, September issue 10]
Review of epilepsy management guidelines: Indian perspective. < [2017: Volume 6, November issue 14]
A review on management of epilepsy complications in health care practice < [2017: Volume 6, May issue 5]
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Thalamus Metabolites as Biomarkers in Generalized Epilepsy via MRS < [v.27(1): 1–138 2020 Feb]
Neuropsychological Assessment in Epilepsy Surgery: Malaysian Study < [Volume 16 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2009]
Age-Dependent EEG Differences in GAERS Absence Epilepsy Model < [v.21(Spec Issue): 1–58 2014 Dec]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Chapter 24 - Symptoms and treatment of Apasmara (epilepsy)
Chapter 25 - Symptoms and treatment of Unmada (insanity)
Chapter 21 - Symptoms and Treatment of Murcha (loss of consciousness)
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 8 - The Pathology of Epilepsy (apasmara-nidana) < [Nidanasthana (Nidana Sthana) — Section on Pathology]
Chapter 10 - The therapeutics of Epilepsy (apasmara-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 9 - The therapeutics of Insanity (unmada-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Preliminary Screening of Ayurvedic Formulation for Anticonvulsant Activity < [Volume 36 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2016]
Research on Ayurvedic Medicines for epilepsy by IIAM and DST. < [Volume 1 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1982]
Study of doshic involvement in apasmara (epilepsy) and its utility < [Volume 6 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1987]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Efficiency of Withania somnifera vs. carbamazepine in Drosophila < [Volume 13 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2022]
Study on genotype, phenotype, and Prakriti in phenytoin users. < [Volume 8 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2017]
Anticonvulsant effect of Sphaeranthus flower extracts in mice < [Volume 10 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2019]
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