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Epilepsy & Convulsions
Falling Sickness
Epilepsy and Convulsions are classic 'Wind' diseases. As with other Wind diseases, Wind can come with Heat, Phlegm and is either excess or deficient.
- Wind-Heat can be acute or chronic; acute cases may be associated with Fever, especially Convulsions. Convulsions are more violent and there is irritability, restlessness.
- Wind-Phlegm Convulsions lack Heat symptoms, and there is typically excess Phlegm, frothing at the mouth during convulsions, and a sound of phlegm gurgling in the Throat.
- Deficient type Convulsions are treated with tonic medicines. The patient will be weak and the Convulsions not as violent as those with Heat or Excess.
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Acute and Febrile Convulsions can be dangerous and life-threatening, especially in Children. Fever must be reduced and emergency medical attention should be called immediately.
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Western Tradition
Primary Compounds used for Epilepsy:
Epilepsia–Epilepsy
Hyssop Stoechas Lapis Lazuli Conserve of Betony Vinegar of Squill Oxymel of Squill Syrup of Stoechas (Fernelius) Powder of Crabs Claw (Countess of Kents Powder) Powder of Mistletoes (Gabelhover) Powder of Mistletoe and Peony (Gabelhover) Powder for Epilepsy Powder for Epilepsy (Bicker) Powder for Epilepsy (Lewis) Powder for Epilepsy (Quincy) Powder for Epilepsy (Unani) Powder for Epilepsy of Philon Powder for Childhood Epilepsy (Riverius) Troches of Agaric Tincture of Nutmeg Tincture of Sage Tincture of Valerian Blanca Nicolai Sothyra Magna Nicolai Oppopyra Nicolai Extraordinary Confection for Epilepsy (Mesue) Aromatic Musk Compound (Aromaticum Moschatum) Confection of Alfesera (Diabryonias) (Democrites) Diacastoreum Electuary of Raisins Restorative of Nicholas (Pleres Arconticon) Hiera Hermetis Hiera Logadii Hiera Pachi, or Hiera Archigenis Theriac of 4 Ingredients (Diatessaron) Theriac Magna Mithridate Pills of Niter Oil of Pepper Ointment of Bdellium Epilepsy & Convulsions from Wind-Phlegm Decoction to Warm the Head Cephalic Decoction (Charras) Oxymel of Squill Cephalic Powder Powder for Epilepsy (Quincy) Powder for Childhood Epilepsy (Riverius) Powder for Epilepsy of Grulingus Powder for Epilepsy of Philon Electuary of Calamus (Diacorum) (Mesue) Electuary of Peony Confection of Alfesera (Diabryonias) (Democrites) Extraordinary Confection for Epilepsy Antidotum Epilepticus (Nicholas) Foetid Pills Minor of Galen Foetid Pills Major of Galen Expert Pills for Epilepsy from Phlegm Epilepsy & Convulsions from Wind-Heat Syrup of Chicory and Rhubarb (Nicholas) Powder of Crabs Claw (Countess of Kents Powder) Epileptic Powder (Mynsichts) Powder Against Epilepsy (De Gutteta) Tincture of Pearls Epilepsy & Convulsions from Melancholy Pills of Lapis Lazuli (Mesue) Pills for Epilepsy from Melancholy of Serapion Expert Pills for Epilepsy from Phlegm Epilepsy & Convulsions from Blood Stagnation Cephalic Powder Epilepsy & Convulsions from Deficiency 1. Mallow 4 handfuls Weathers head 4 Boil in water, then add Milk (7 lbs), Butter (2 lbs) 2. Conserve of Bugloss Conserve of Violet 1 oz. ea. Manus Christi ½ oz Diamargarit Frig. 5 drams Pine nuts ½ oz. Form an Electuary with Syrup of Stoechas (qs) 3. Oil of Violets 3 oz. Oil of Lilies 2 oz. Sweet Almond oil Oil of Mastic Oil of Rose 1 oz. ea. Use to anoint the spine. Decoction to Strengthen the Head (Wirtzung) Powder of Mistletoes (Gabelhover) Powder of Mistletoe and Peony (Gabelhover) Powder Against Epilepsy (De Gutteta) Powder for Childhood Convulsions Powder for Epilepsy of Philon Restorative of Nicholas (Pleres Arconticon) Electuary of Calamus (Diacorum) (Mesue) Electuary of Peony Wonderful Confection for Cold Nerve Diseases Tincture Against Convulsions Triphala Electuary for Epilepsy (Itrifal Zabeeb) |
TCM Classification
Note: in the following classifications, 'acute cases' listed after some of the formulas indicates those for acute episodes or acute convulsions; they are not for long-term use.
Wind Phlegm change in mood before seizures, often sleeps after seizure, dull headache with a heavy head, stiffness of the neck, dizziness, vertigo, tiredness, weakness. Ding Xian Wan Su He Xiang Wan (acute cases) Chen Xiang Tian Ma Tang Zhu Li Da Tan Wan Qing Re Zhen Jing Tang Liver Wind Heat restless, insomnia, headache, vertigo, dizziness, tinnitus, spasms and tics, blurred vision, red tongue Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin Zhi Jing San (Scorpion & Centipede Powder, equal parts) Heat Toxin attacking the Heart Fever, convulsions, delirium, irritability, insomnia, restlessness, . Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan Zi Bao Dan (acute cases) Zi Xue Dan (acute cases) Phlegm Heat / Fire disease suddenly happen, severe restlessness, angry, red eyes, red face, no appetite, insomnia, loss of recognition of people, angry, destructive, very strong. An Gong Niu Huang Wan (acute cases) Dang Gui Long Hui Wan Gun Tan Wan Sheng Tie Luo Yin Zi Bao Dan (acute cases) Zi Xue Dan (acute cases) Blood Stasis seizures, insomnia, irritability, mood swings, fever at night, fixed pain in the head, dry scaly skin, stiff neck, dark complexion. Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang Qi and Blood Deficiency seizures, fatigue, poor appetite, general weakness, stiffness or cramps of the muscles, dizziness, light headedness, spontaneous sweating. Ba Zhen Tang Spleen Qi Deficiency long history of seizures, lethargy, fatigue, emaciation, poor appetite, nausea or vomiting, loose stools, pale complexion, weak pulse. Liu Jun Zi Tang (with Calamus added) An Shen Ding Zhi Wan Yin Deficiency long history of seizures, dull mental state, dark complexion, dizziness, tinnitus, dry sore eyes, withered ears, insomnia, forgetfulness, lower back pain, weak knees, nocturnal enuresis. Da Ding Feng Zhu Da Bu Yuan Jian Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang |
Special Formula:
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1. Hippocrates, Galen, Macer and other great Physicians mention that Peony root hung around the neck of a child with Epilepsy stopped the disease while around the neck, but returns when it is removed. Hippocrates said he had proved it twice. Of course, Peony taken internally was a prime medicine for Epilepsy too.
2. 'Take the Matrix [Uterus] of a Sow the which being made into Powder you shall give to eat or to drink unto the patient, and as soon as he has received it, the sickness will remove from the Brain, and spread unto his finger ends, tormenting him very sore: but whereas the said matter shall assemble and come together make a rupture: and the matter will come out as yellow as Saffron, and he shall be quickly healed'. (The Secrets of Alexis, 1615) 3. 'Take Frogs and slay them, then dry them in a tin pan and beat them being dryed into a powder, drink of this powder for a year together in all the drink you drink.' (Natura exenterata, Philatros, 1655) |