Manyam B V
Division of Neurology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield 62794-9230.
Epilepsia. 1992 May-Jun;33(3):473-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1528-1157.1992.tb01694.x.
The ancient Indian medical system, Ayurveda, meaning science of life, is the oldest system of medicine in the world. Epilepsy is defined as Apasmara: apa, meaning negation or loss of; smara, meaning recollection or consciousness. Aura was recognized and was called Apasmara Poorva Roopa. A large number of symptoms indicative of aura were listed. Worthy of mention are subjective sensation of sounds, sensation of darkness, feeling of delusion, and dream-like state. An actual attack of Apasmara includes falling down; shaking of the hands, legs, and body; rolling up of the eyes; grinding of the teeth; and foaming at the mouth. Four major types of epilepsy based on the disturbance of doshas (humors) that govern the physiological and physiochemical activities of the body are mentioned. Apasmara is considered a dangerous disease that is chronic and difficult to treat. Several causes are mentioned. Treatment included correcting the etiological factors and dietary regimen and avoiding dangerous places that may result in injuries.
古印度医学体系阿育吠陀，意为生命科学，是世界上最古老的医学体系。癫痫被定义为“阿帕姆拉”：“阿帕”意为否定或丧失；“斯玛拉”意为回忆或意识。先兆被识别出来并被称为“阿帕姆拉·普尔瓦·鲁帕”。列出了大量表明先兆的症状。值得一提的有主观的声音感觉、黑暗感、错觉感和梦境般的状态。“阿帕姆拉”的实际发作包括摔倒；手、腿和身体的颤抖；眼睛上翻；磨牙；以及口吐白沫。文中提到了基于支配身体生理和物理化学活动的“多沙”（体液）紊乱的四种主要癫痫类型。“阿帕姆拉”被认为是一种危险的疾病，具有慢性且难以治疗的特点。文中提到了几个病因。治疗包括纠正病因和饮食养生法，以及避免可能导致受伤的危险场所。
