Herbal Medicines for West syndrome – Natural Treatment
ABSTRACT
West syndrome in the very first phase of disease is a combination of axial spasms, hypsarrhythmia and psychomotor. Variations may occur in the symptoms depending on the patient’s age and aetiology of disease. 10-20% cases are due to unknown reasons. Another term for west syndrome nowadays refers to infantile spasms syndrome.It typically affects infant age more than 2 years.Increasing no of genes and signal pathways is very crucial in pathogenesis. Hormonal therapy is used in the treatment with other pharmaceutical drugs. As per ayurveda this condition can be correlated with the Apasmara along with the delaying development of mental state.
INTRODUCTION
West syndrome is the uncommon rare type of epileptic syndrome that is mostly seen in children of age 2years. It is named after the English physician William James West which describes the infantile spasm firstly. West described the typical symptom is the bowing and relaxing alternatively in intervals of a few seconds and repeated 10-20 times each time. The type of seizures depend on the involvement of the muscle group. Most of the children suffering from this disease face learning disabilities which may be mild, moderate and severe.
CLINICAL FEATURES
West described triad of symptoms which most of the patient represent
- Interictal electroencephalogram
- Hypsarrhythmia
- Mental retardation
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES?
It is classified into prenatal, perinatal and postnatal groups.
- Prenatal disorders : Hydranencephaly, migrational disorders, congenital central nervous system infection
- Perinatal : hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, meningitis, trauma, intracranial haemorrhage.
- Postnatal: hyperglycemia, phenylketonuria, biotinidase, lysosomal disorder etc.
Additional Causal factors
- Structural brain disorder
- Genetic mutations
- Lack of oxygen to the brain
- Brain injury
- Complex malformations syndromes
- Williams beuren syndrome
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Based on some theories it is believed that corticotropin releasing hormone (neurotransmitter) acts on the pituitary to release ACTH(adrenocorticotropic hormone) in high amounts. ACTH and glucocorticoids give a feedback mechanism to the CRH that causes neuronal excitability and seizures.
DIAGNOSIS
Brain activity can be measured from different devices some of the following are
- EEG(Electroencephalography)
- Computed tomography(CT)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI)
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
West syndrome may sometimes mimic the symptom of
- Benign spasm of infancy
- Myoclonic epilepsy of infancy
AYURVEDIC VIEW
It is considered to be the age dependent factor which affects the brain and causes damage to it with time. In most of the patients in infantile spasm development of mental growth is delayed. It is correlated with the disease Apsamara in which involvement of vata dosha can be seen. West syndrome is considered to be vataj apasmara because of frequent attacks of seizure.
In apasmara it is stated that the dosha are stated in leena avastha in hrudya, Manovahstrotas and Indriya and buddhi when they are exposed to causes like kama(desires), krodha(anger), bhaya(fear). In diseases like apasamra where balakshmata (immunocompromised) can be seen. If proper treatment is not taken then there is a chance of the relapsing of disease which is not benefitted to the patient. Ayurvedic medicines treat patients in that way so that these doshas cannot get vitiated and also proper recommendations of diet were given only in Ayurveda.
HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR WEST SYNDROME
Planet Ayurveda is one of the best providers for ayurvedic treatment. The medicines which are used here are generally ISO certified and no additives are added to them. They are benefitting the patient for their disease and disorders. They are totally safe for use and show no side effects. For west syndrome they are providing herbal medications: kumar kalyan ras, anu oil and brahmi grit etc.
1. NEUROGENIE CAPSULE
It contains two ingredients Brahmi(Bacopa monnieri std. ext) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) which are very useful in Treatment of Apasmara. Brahmi is very useful in enhancing brain activity. It helps in improving memory, attention and the ability to process visual information. Ashagabndha also helps in increasing acetylcholine levels which in results improve brain memory.
Dosage: 2 tsp twice daily with plain water after meals.
2. SARASWATARISHT
It had many contents, some of them are as follows:Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Harad (Terminalia chebula) etc. This formulation is used as a brain memory enhancer and sleep related disorder it is a herbo mineralo, hydro alcoholic preparation. It is much benefitted for brain
Dosage: 5 ml of this arishta can be taken twice daily after meal with plain water
3. NEURO PLAN SYRUP
This formulation consists of : Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica), Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus) etc. This syrup is a very good brain tonic and it also maintains good nerve health and endocrine health.
Dosage: 2 tsp twice daily with plain water after meals.
4. KUMAR KALYAN RAS
It is typically given to children to enhance immunity, resist respiratory infections, also helps in jwara , kasha and swasha etc. This formulation consists of the following ingredients such as: Ras sindoor, Moti pishti, Swarna makshik bhasma etc. This formulation consists of purified metal components so it contains good values. It can be used as immunostimulatory because it helps to develop nonspecific immunity and its rasayana effect improves memory. This formulation is beneficial in various organs like: liver, lungs and brains etc.
Dosage: 1 tablet daily to be chewed with plain water
5. BRAHMI GRIHIT
It is considered to be beneficial in the Treatment of Brain Diseases. It is seen when we use Brahmi(Bacopa monnieri) for prolonged time it causes elevation of glutamic acid and also increases gamma aminobutyric acid which is helpful in the process of learning.
Dosage: 3 drops twice daily , if the child is above 7 years then half teaspoon twice with warm milk.
6. ANU TAILAM
It contains 29 ingredients some of them are listed:til tail, devadar, ushir, Daruharidra, Bala etc. It is very beneficial for the prevention of many diseases such as: baldness, facial palsy, loss of memory, nose congestion etc. Therefore it can be used and patients benefit from it in their disease.
Dosage: Children above 7 years can take two drops daily in each nostril.
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CONCLUSION
West syndrome is difficult to treat when compared to other epileptic diseases. If delayed in diagnosis it can cause intellectual disability and even fatal in some cases. Therefore diagnosis should be done as soon as possible. In western medicine treatment can be done but sometimes it can’t control seizures and it has side effects. For avoiding these side effects patients can choose ayurvedic medicine and benefit. Ayurvedic drugs are not like synthetic drugs they can treat well.
Dr. Vikram Chauhan
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