Hello Arthy, I completely understand how deeply concerned and emotionally exhausted you must feel seeing your daughter go through seizure episodes despite all your dedicated efforts. But dont worry we are here to help you out 😊
In your daughter’s case, the fact that she had improvement after taking Chaturmuga Ras shows that her seizure activity is closely linked with Vata-Pitta aggravation and nervous weakness.
Missing the dose and eating boiled channa (heavy, Vata- and Kapha-aggravating food) likely disturbed the dosha balance again, triggering those jerks.
✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
✅Continue Shamana Aushadhi (Current Medicines)
Your current line of medicines is excellent — please continue them under supervision. Here’s how each helps:
1 Anu Taila Nasya (Clears channels, strengthens brain, prevents seizures) 2 Mahakalyanaka Ghrita (Rasayana for mind, improves cognition,Nourishes Majja Dhatu, supports Ojas) 3Chaturmuga Ras (Tridosha-balancing Rasayana Controls jerks, improves neuromuscular tone) 4. Navaya Churna (Improves digestion & Agni, Reduces Ama accumulation) 5 Manasamitram Vati (Calmative, anti-anxiety, neuroprotective, Helps emotional stability & restful sleep) 6 Sarawatha Arishta (Enhances mental and nerve strength Balances mind–body coordination)
Do not discontinue these medications abruptly — maintain timing and dosage consistency.
✅Panchakarma Phase: basti Chikitsa (Medicated Enema)
After Vamana and Virechana, basti is the final and most effective step to anchor the healing. Vasti directly acts on Pakvashaya (colon), the seat of Vata dosha, and thereby stabilizes the entire nervous system.
Recommended Course:
Matra Basti (daily small oil enema) with medicated oil for 7 days.
Optional: A combined course of Yoga Basti (alternating decoction and oil-based enema) for 8 days under supervision.
The choice of basti can be decided by your vaidya after physical examination, body type, Agni and prakriti Analysis
This will really help her.
👉Expected results:
Marked reduction in jerks and spasms Deep nervous nourishment Emotional stability and restful sleep
✅Supporting Rasayana & Supplements
Since her Vitamin D = 5, this reflects Asthi–Majja Dhatu depletion. While Ayurvedic physicians often avoid direct supplements during Panchakarma, in her current debilitated state, gentle support is essential.
Recommendations:
👉Natural Vitamin D sources: Morning sunlight (20–25 mins before 9 a.m.) Cow milk, ghee, sesame seeds, dates, black gram soup
Ayurvedic Rasayana support: ✅ Ashwagandha Lehyam – 1 tsp with milk at night
If approved by her Vaidya: Low-dose Vit D3 can be started post-meal for 6–8 weeks to rebuild Asthi and Majja Dhatu.
✅DIET MODIFICATION
✅ Include
Warm, soft, nourishing foods – moong dal khichdi, rice, ghee, boiled vegetables. Cow milk with a pinch of turmeric and Ashwagandha powder at bedtime. Add cow ghee 1–2 tsp daily. Use rock salt instead of refined salt.
❌ Avoid
Pulses like channa, peas, rajma. Cold, refrigerated, or leftover food. Excess fasting, irregular meals, skipping breakfast. Fermented, sour, or fried foods. Dry snacks or high-protein powders that increase Vata
✅LIFESTYLE
Maintain fixed routine — regular eating, sleep, and therapy timings. Adequate sleep (8–9 hours) is essential — encourage a calm bedtime routine. Avoid loud sounds, excessive TV, mobile screens, or emotional overstimulation. Daily head and foot massage with Ksheerabala Taila Encourage slow, mindful breathing — Anuloma Viloma or deep belly breathing under supervision. Gentle evening walk in sunlight for 10–15 minutes. Keep her mind peaceful — soft music, prayers, reading calming stories.
You are already on the right path, Arthy. Continue with your Vaidya’s plan
Avoid panic or over-analysis — stability is key to pacifying Vata. Ayurvedic healing works best with steady discipline and calm nurturing.
Wishing her a good health😊
Warm Regards, Dr. Snehal Vidhate
HELLO,
Her brain electrical circuits are currently sensitive + unstable Goals is to make brain calm + predictable +stable-> through sleep stability/ metabolic stability/ brain nutrition/ reducing inflammatory triggers
Vit D= 5 is extremely low. This MUST be corrected because it directly lowers seizure threshold
Ayurveda here= Nervous system stability Medicine Neurology here= safety + protection medicine
Both together= best outcome
TREATMENT GOALS -stabilize brain electrical threshold -improve sleep architecture -reduce inflamamtory + metabolic triggers -support puberty neuro development -reduce seizure episodes intensity + frequency -increase vagal tone -stregthen resileience long term
1) VIT D= 5 ng/ml is extremely dangerously low
< 10 is severely deficient category I every evidence based guideline I world . severe vit D deficiency itself increases seizure threshold instability
So yes- she will require Vit D correction
And Ayurveda has no direct vit D supplement as of alternative therapy
This is not optional
D of 5 must be corrected or seizure plan will not be stable
Continue other medications prescribed they are one of the best of all for seizure control
-Mahakalyana Ghrita is fine keep -manasmitra at night is fine kep -chaturmuga ras must NEVER be used as emergency drug replacement. It should be stable dosing. sudden stop-> restart cycles destabilise seizure -Nasya anu taila= continue best for brain -sarawatarishta= continue best for calmness
But- mercuryy/metal rasa medicines MUST NOT be your only anti seizure strategy
Basti plan should be done- under supervision at ayurvedic clinic but onlly when 100% stable and EEG baseline is not in active epileptiform spikes
DO NOT TRY DIET EXPERIMENTS RIGHT NOW -No channa -no unpredictable legumes -no fancy pintrest diet Keep extremely stable low inflamatory rouitne same timimngs Like -rice + ghee + cooked mung base staple -cooked vegetables -fruits simple banana ok -avoid fermented /packaged / restaurant -avooid vat increasing pulses (channa/raja) - avoid sudden experiment diet shifts -warm food > cold food -small portion more stable than large heavy meals Water adequacy extremly important
EXTERNAL TREATMENT WHICH WILL BE HELPFUL
1) HEAD OIL MASSGAE= warm brahmi taila daily evening for 10 minutes
2) FEET OILING= with warm cow ghee daily before sleep 5 minutes
YOGA AND PRANAYAM -child pose= 1 min -marjari= 1 mi -viparita karani = 3-5 min -shavsana= 5 min -bhramari pranayam= 7 cycles morning + night -anulom vilom very gentle 3-5 min
No breath retention. No Kapalbhati
GOAL is VAGAL dominance-> this drops seizure propensity
LIFESTYLE (very important) -fixed sleep time 10 pm max -no screens after 9pm- no tv/lap/phone -morning sunlight 10-15 min daily -no overstimulation -no intense exercise -calm predictable rhythm day to day
This predictability is a direct seizure protector
RED FLAGS IMMEDIATE NEURO ATTENTION -increaese in frequency of jerks -prologed confusion -loss of consciousness -sudden behaviour change -sudden new vision change
The brain is not broken The brain is temporarily unstable
If we make body + sleep + metabolism + mind stable->brain electrical system becomes stable
Ayurveda + neurology must walk together= for best outcome And outmost look after Vit D correction ask neurologist for this supplement
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
May I know the age of your daughter??
16 yrs old mam
Thank you for updating Since she is 16 years old and vitamin D is five, it’s better to continue vitamin D supplements, weekly ones as for few weeks Because at this stage, the deficiency is quite deep and can easily aggravate vata in the nervous system affecting muscle control, mood, stability, and even hormone balance So a short course of supplementation is important to restore physiological strength
There is no harm in combining this with her current Ayurvedic treatment Both system can work when man properly Continue all Ayurvedic medicines Maha Kalyanaka gritha chaturmuga Ras Navya Manasamitra vati Saraswathi aristha and Anu taila Exactly as prescribed These will continue to stabilise vata nourish the majja dhatu and protect her nervous and endocrine while the supplement works at a physiological level During this phase, make sure our daily routines remain gentle and nourishing As advised before, continue early morning sunlight exposure for about 15 to 20 minutes along with vitamin D supplements Whole body massage with warm sesame oil or Ksheerabala taila before bath Avoid dry heavy spicy food The planned basti will be beneficial which will help in reducing seizure tendencies and improve brain and hormonal function
Keep continuing this treatment of Chaturmuga Rasa, Mahakalyanaka Ghritam, Manasamitra Vatakam, Saraswatarishta and Anu Thailam Navayasa Lauha
For Vitamin D – YES, GIVE IT SAFELY Your Ayurvedic doctor said no supplements, but Vitamin D = 5 and is dangerously low and can increase seizures.
Weeks 1–8: Give Vitamin D3 60,000 IU once every Sunday. Weeks 9–12: Give 60,000 IU once every two weeks. After 3 months: Recheck Vitamin D level, then give 2000 IU daily to maintain.
Tell your Ayurvedic doctor that We are giving minimal oral Vitamin D to help the body absorb Ghrita during Vasti. Proceed with Vasti that is VERY IMPORTANT Start Matra Vasti with Ksheerabala Taila (101) – 60 ml daily for 8 days right now. After that, consider Kalyanaka Ghrita Vasti if needed. This corrects the root Vata problem and reduces future jerks. Dont start Ashwagandha right now. Wait until Basti is fully completed. After Basti: Give Ashwagandha Avaleha 5 grams at night with milk for 1 month. It reduces tiredness and irritability.
Lifestyle & Diet advice Do these: Sleep from 10 PM to 6 AM daily. Eat warm, soft food with ghee (khichdi, milk, soups). Do gentle whole-body massage with Bala Taila once a week. Sit in morning sunlight for 20 minutes daily.
Avoid these: Late nights, mobile/TV after 9 PM. Chana, rajma, cold drinks, fried food. Skipping meals or fasting. Loud noise or stress.
Chaturmuga Rasa must be continued. Stopping causes relapse within 30 minutes. It is safe for 3–6 months with blood tests every 2 months (LFT, KFT). Seizures only happen when Chaturmuga Rasa is missed. With regular dose, then there’s full control of seizures. Low Vitamin D increases seizures. Correcting it will reduces risk.
Get Serum Vitamin D: After 3 months. LFT & KFT: Every 2 months (because of Chaturmuga Rasa). EEG: Only if jerks return despite taking all medicines correctly. Finally i would say your daughter’s jerks are due to high Vata after Panchakarma, new periods, low Vitamin D and missed medicine. ALSO GET THE PANCHAKARMA PROCEDURES DONE UNDER SUPERVISION. Chaturmuga Rasa is controlling everything – do not stop. Vitamin D correction is must. Vasti will fix the root and reduce medicine need later. Follow this plan for 3 months and we will the chance of complete control. Wishing her full health.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
It is important to support your daughtersseizure management with a gentle holistic approach and close monitoring, especially in triggers and hormonal changes. Play lifestyle steps can compliment her medicine and help produce seizure risk. Getting good sleep and establishing a regular bedtime is vital fatigue is a common cause for jerk or seizure activity, Maintaining calm and ease in the routine with simple relaxation practices and gentle walks can help reduce both tiredness and irritability Avoid screen time in late evening and provide her with a stable environment Diet- choose fresh soft cooked and avoid skipping meals offer easy digestible foods and limit caffeine If vit D is 5 this is considered as a severe deficiency while supplementation is standard in such cases always defer to your cares teams judgement for your daughter as some therapies and supplement At interact with ayurvedic medicines If your doctor recommends no supplements respect their guidance and consult before starting anything new Continue the prescribed ayurvedic medicines monitor her response keep notes and communicate openly with your doctor If new symptoms like frequent jerks vision changes or unusual tiredness develop seek medical advice promptly Stay hopeful and steady gentle consistency and teamwork with her doctors are your strongest support
Take swarnakalpamritham 1tsp with milk, Yogendra ras half tab od enough
Since your daughter is 16 yrs. Safer herbal medicine if suits and gives result it is better to continue as you can take longer time Continue mahakalyanak grith, manasmitra vati as before Add Brahmi vati 1-0-1 after food with water Ashwagandha churan 0-0-1tsp at bedtime with warm milk. Give cow’s ghee 2- 3 sp daily in diet Learn pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins daily twice. Do Nasya with Brahmi grith 2 drops in both nostril twice daily. If jerks continue you need to visit nearby ayurvedic centre.
Give body massage with sesame oil during winter season and coconut oil during summer season and expose to sunrays during sunrise and sunset time, This will improve Vitamin D naturally.
We don’t have vitamin supplements in ayurveda but for to improve bone strength u can give her Lakshadi Guggulu Tab 1-0-1 after food
Take vitamind d as pr allopathy doctor adv Take bramhi ghruth empty stomach add morning 5 ml Take bramhi tab 1-1-1 Do nasya with a2 cow gheee with 2 times aa day
Yes, Ayurvedically guided Vitamin D supplementation may be considered when levels are critically low (like 5 ng/mL), but only under supervision. To reduce seizure activity, continue the current Ayurvedic regimen and consider adding supportive Rasayana and Vata-pacifying therapies.
1.Chaturmuga Ras 1 tab in the morning with lukewarm water 2.Mahakalyana Ghritam 1/2 tsp twice daily with warm milk 3… Manasamitra Vati 2 tab at night with milk 4. Sarawatha Arishtam 10 ml with 10 ml water twice daily after meals 5.Anu Thailam Nasya-2 drops per nostril in the morning
Vasti Therapy (As Advised)— Since Vasti is the prime therapy for Vata disorders, especially neurological ones, Basti (medicated enema) is highly recommended. Types include: - Matra Vasti (gentle oil enema): Daily or alternate days - Yapana Vasti (nourishing enema): Weekly or biweekly Only proceed under supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
Vitamin D Supplementation— Her level of 5 ng/mL is critically low. While some Ayurvedic doctors avoid synthetic supplements, Vitamin D deficiency itself can worsen neurological symptoms and fatigue. According to modern sources: - Safe supplementation is possible under guidance. - Low-dose daily (e.g., 1000–2000 IU) or weekly high-dose (e.g., 60,000 IU) may be used depending on age and weight. - Avoid megadoses without monitoring calcium levels. You may discuss Ayurvedic alternatives like: - Surya snana (early morning sun exposure) - Cow’s ghee, sesame oil massage - Herbs like Shatavari, Ashwagandha, and Bala But if symptoms persist, a low-dose Vitamin D3 supplement may be necessary.
Lifestyle & Diet Tips— - Avoid legumes like channa unless well-soaked and spiced - Early bedtime (before 10 PM) to reduce Vata aggravation - Warm, oily, nourishing foods: rice, ghee, milk, dates, moong dal - Daily Abhyanga (oil massage) with Bala Thailam or Ksheerabala oil - Avoid screen time and overstimulation
Reducing seizure activity in your daughter’s case requires careful attention to both her current Ayurvedic treatment and any additional factors that might influence her condition. Given the recent treatments like Vamanam and Virechanam along with some missed doses of Chaturmuga Ras, it’s important to maintain consistency with her prescribed medication regimen. The jerks she experienced could be related to various factors including diet or stress, so continue monitoring her closely.
Your concern about her Vitamin D levels is valid, as a level of 5 is indeed quite low. Vitamin D plays a role in neurological health, and a deficiency might exacerbate neurological symptoms. However, since your Ayurvedic physician advised against supplements, consider discussing alternatives with them, perhaps increasing sun exposure or dietary sources of Vitamin D like certain fish or fortified foods, ensuring these align with her current treatment.
Following Virechanam, Vasti (enema treatment) may indeed be beneficial, as it can help balance Vata dosha, which is often linked to neurological issues. Ensure the vasti is conducted by a qualified practitioner. It’s essential to follow your doctor’s recommendation closely, especially in complex conditions like seizures.
Keep her diet light and easily digestible, favoring warm, cooked foods that are mild in spices. Avoid foods that are heavy or difficult to digest, such as legumes like boiled channa, which you mentioned caused issues previously. For lifestyle, maintain a regular routine, and encourage practices like gentle yoga or meditation that can help stabilize Vata balance — but avoid overstimulation.
Periodic consultation with her Ayurvedic doctor and collaborating with her allopathic doctor is crucial. If any new symptoms develop or current symptoms worsen, seek immediate medical assistance. Always cross-reference ayurvedic treatments with her allopathic care providers to ensure there are no contraindications.
For reducing seizure activity in your daughter’s brain, it’s essential to find a balanced approach that aligns with her unique constitution while considering the immediate need for medical attention in emergencies. Since she experienced relief with Chaturmuga Ras, it appears beneficial for her condition. It’s great that you’re closely observing her responses to treatment.
Regarding supplementation with Vitamin D, with her levels as low as 5, there may be a need to address this deficiency. Although your healthcare provider advised against supplements, severe vitamin D deficiency can have significant health impacts, including potential exacerbation of neurological symptoms. I recommend discussing this further with her health care team to see if a balance can be struck, perhaps through customized diet or controlled supplement use under supervision.
For a Siddha-Ayurvedic perspective, supporting her agni, particularly at the level of dhatu-agni (tissue metabolism), is crucial. Consider dietary adjustments to stimulate healthy agni, include warm, lightly spiced meals with digestive herbs like ginger or cumin. Keep her well-hydrated but avoid cold drinks, which can aggravate Vata.
The use of Vasti (enema therapy) as advised can be particularly effective in pacifying Vata dosha, often implicated in neurological disturbances. Ensure it’s performed by a qualified professional, tailored to her needs.
Encourage gentle routines that avoid overstimulation, maintain regular sleep schedules, and practice relaxation exercises to calm her nervous system. All these should complement any ongoing medical treatments, and any significant treatment changes should be done in consultation with her healthcare team.
