Seizures And Herbs That Can Help
Seizure refers to the physical changes in the behavior of a person which occur after
an episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. This causes a temporary
dysfunction. Some of the warnings signs before the seizure takes place include a
change in vision, a headache, sudden feeling of fear or anxiousness, a feeling of
being sick to your stomach, dizziness, and a jerky movement of the arms and legs
that may cause them to drop things.
A severe seizure may show symptoms such as violent shaking and a loss of control
and consciousness which often leads to injury or can possibly be a sign of an
underlying medical condition. Usually, these symptoms are unpredictable, episodic,
stereotypic, and brief.
Types of Seizures
Focal Seizures
physically and emotionally. Focal seizures can make us hear, feel, and see things
that are not there.
Generalized Seizures
consciousness or fall.
Seizures Fall Under Two Categories
trigger. The most common type of epileptic seizure is symptomatic epilepsy, which
can be defined as epilepsy that follows an injury to the brain known to be
capable of causing epilepsy. Symptomatic epilepsy is common in newborns and
older adults.
Non-epileptic – These are seizures that are triggered by a condition that irritates
the brain such as infection, head injury, and a stroke. There are also drugs that
can cause these seizures.
Herbal Medicine Can Help With
Seizure Disorders
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
headache, and pain. According to experts, it is the international flower for epilepsy.
Studies have found that it has sedative, mood-improving, relaxing, and
neuroprotective properties. However, one must avoid a type of lavender known
as Spike lavender (L. latifolia) as it can only induce seizures.
Black Cumin
of a 2007 study revealed that consumption of a water extract from black cumin
seeds can significantly reduce seizure activity. Aside from this, black cumin
was also found to be capable of preventing memory impairment and neurotoxicity.
Valerian
as one of the best remedies that can help cure seizures and should be
considered by individuals with epilepsy. Scientists claimed that valerian has
anti-convulsive compounds which are responsible for its effectiveness in treating
epilepsy.
Skullcap
antispasmodic, slightly astringent, emmenagogue, febrifuge, nervine, sedative
and strongly tonic. For many years, it has been used as an anticonvulsant. It has
been found to be beneficial in the treatment of various neurological disorders
such as anxiety disorder, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease.
Cannabis
seizure disorders. Thanks to its active ingredients known as cannabinoids which
were found to effective against cases of drug-resistant therapy.
What To Do During An Epileptic Seizure?
followed by general muscle jerking), try to stay calm and follow these tips:
- Keep the patient safe and protect them from injury.
- Shut and lock doors that lead outside if you are at home
- If they have food or fluid in their mouth, roll them onto their side immediately.
- Place something soft under their head and loosen any tight clothing.
- If the seizures are uncontrolled, avoid using sharp objects such as steak
- knives or scissors.
- Time the seizure, if you can.
- Reassure the person until they recover.
- Gently roll the person onto their side after the jerking stops.
Herbal medicine is experiencing a renaissance these days, thanks to studies
that show its many health benefits. A study in the journal Alternative and
Complementary Therapies is one example. In their paper, a team of
researchers from Bastyr University in Washington reviewed some of the
medicines commonly used in managing
seizure disorders.
Seizure disorders happen when the brain’s electrical activity is disturbed,
causing temporary dysfunction. Some seizures cause uncontrollable
shaking and loss of consciousness, but most reported cases involve a
person becoming unaware of what is happening. Around two percent of
people will experience a seizure once in their lifetime, with only a third
of them experiencing another one.
Focal seizures: These start in a particular part of your brain, and their names are
based on the part where they happen. They can cause both physical and emotional
effects and make you feel, see, or hear things that aren’t there. About 60% of people
with epilepsy have this type of seizure, which is sometimes called a partial seizure.
Sometimes, the symptoms of a focal seizure can be mistaken for signs of mental
illness or another kind of nerve disorder.
Generalized seizures: These happen when nerve cells on both sides of your brain
misfire. They can make you have muscle spasms, blackout, or fall.
Seizures aren’t always an “either-or” thing: Some people have seizures that start
as one kind, then become another. And it’s not easy to classify some of them: These
are called unknown-onset seizures, and they can cause both sensory and physical
symptoms.
While a seizure can last anywhere from 10 to 15 seconds, it can be risky for some
people, especially if it happens when they are standing. Contrary to popular belief,
not everyone loses consciousness during a seizure. There is, however, a type of
seizure disorder called the convulsive status epilepticus, where the seizure lasts for
more than five minutes, and intense muscle contractions cause difficulty breathing.
This is a medical emergency and should be attended to immediately. It’s also worth
noting that putting an object in the mouth of someone having a convulsion isn’t
helpful either as it can cause more harm.
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