According to the World Health Organization (WHO), of the total 50 million people suffering from epilepsy worldwide, 80% belong to developing countries. Although epilepsy is curable, the required treatment is not received by 3/4th of the affected people in developing countries. In India, around 10 million people suffer from epilepsy-associated seizures. The 17th of November is annually observed, therefore, as National Epilepsy Day in India to help increase awareness about the condition. Epilepsy is a chronic brain condition that may affect people of any age.
It is characterized by frequent 'convulsions' or ' seizures.' Seizures are triggered by rapid, abnormal electrical discharges in neurons (brain cells). Did you know? In ancient Indian (Vedic) literature, Charaka described epilepsy as ‘Apasmara’ or lack of recollection or consciousness. 3 The color (as well as the plant) lavender is…
