A seizure is a neurological imbalance caused by too much activity in the brain's neural areas. Medication rarely cures seizures and instead attempts to reduce seizure occurrences. Seizure disorders can lead to additional neurological disorders, such as amnesia, imbalanced emotions and loss of consciousness. Food allergies are thought to sometimes be responsible for seizures, and low allergen diets are often recommended as a treatment. There are some herbal treatments considered useful for managing seizures when used alongside conventional medications, according to NeurologyReviews.com. Always consult a physician regarding alternative treatments for seizures prior to their use.
Bupleurum
The Chinese herb bupleurum is the primary ingredient in the Chinese herbal formulas sho-saiko-to and saiko-keishi-to, often used for the treatment of seizures. The other herbs included in the formulas are peony root, cassia bark, jujube fruit, ginger root and pinellia root. These Chinese herbal combinations are thought to assist in the treatment of seizures with no known negative side effects, according to the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.
Bacopa
Bacopa is an Ayurvedic herbal treatment often used to manage seizures by stimulating the production of a brain chemical known as gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, responsible for functions including convulsive and motor movement. Additionally, bacopa can sooth painful nerve endings and has sedative action. The extract of the herb is considered the most effective form, according to "The Herb Compaion."
Skullcap
Scullcap has been used for more than 200 years to treat convulsions and nervous tension. Potential side effects include liver toxicity, confusion, seizures, stupor and cardiac arrhythmias. The herb is generally found as an extract with alcohol, also known as a tincture, with other herbs that enhance its effects, according to NeurologyReviews.com. The recommended dose for skullcap in the tea form is 3 g to 9 g dried root steeped in 8 oz. boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes and taken daily.
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