Epilepsy may be caused by a large number of factors, among which, it has been seen to be linked to certain genetic mutations in some cases. Genetic mutations can be inherited. Hence, epilepsy may be inherited in some cases.
Epileptic seizures may be caused due to external stimuli.
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In a significant percentage of epileptic patients, seizures have been seen to be triggered by certain external stimuli like bright flashing lights. This condition is called reflex epilepsy or reflex seizures caused due to reflex stimuli.
Which of the following may be used in the homeopathic treatment of epilepsy?
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Water hemlock or Cicuta sp. is a poisonous herb of the Apiaceae family. It is used to make homeopathic medicine for epilepsy where violent contractions take place during seizures. Homeopathic medications can be made using metallic copper, which are used to treat epileptic seizures arising and spreading from the knees, fingers, or toes.
Which of the following plants can be effective in the treatment of epilepsy?
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Mugwort or Artemisia vulgaris is a plant of the Asteraceae family and is native to Asia. Jimsonweed or Datura stramonium is a plant of the Nightshade family, and is also commonly known as Devil s snare. The stinking nightshade or Hyoscyamus niger is a poisonous plant of the Solanaceae family. Extracts from these plants are used to make homeopathic medications that may treat different type of epileptic seizure patterns.
Homeopathy can treat all symptoms of epilepsy.
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Homeopathic treatments take into consideration the current health condition of the patient, as well as their health in general. It thus provides a complete and holistic treatment procedure for conditions like epilepsy, which are difficult to manage by conventional medications focussing only on the symptoms of epilepsy. Apart from symptomatic treatment, homeopathy also enables the natural healing mechanisms of the body. Hence it can be used to treat all symptoms of epilepsy.