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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+61): Apasmara, Bhutavikriya, Grahamaya, Pratana, Apamara, Mirgi, Ghurem, Miragi, Apasmarin, Pheparem, Bhramara, Bhramarin, Mrigi, Murccharoga, Malarogi, Moorchharog, Apasmaraka, Phadko, Sucimukharasa, Shvagrahaprayashcitta.
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Search found 46 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:
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]
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Apasmāra (epilepsy) according to Caraka < [Chapter 4 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Caraka-saṃhitā)]
Treatment of Epilepsy (Mṛgī) < [Chapter 3 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Atharvaveda)]
Classification of diseases in the Caraka-Saṃhitā < [Chapter 4 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Caraka-saṃhitā)]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.4.86 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]
Verse 2.4.6 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]
Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) (by Arpita Chakraborty)
8b. Different names of Bhasma < [Chapter 2 - Greatness of Bhasma and Dhāraṇa]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 3.7 < [Section III - Marriageable Girls]
Verse 8.67 < [Section XII (A) - Evidence]
Verse 2.200 < [Section XXX - Rules to be observed by the Religious Student]
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