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Seeking Guidance on Vacha Syrup for My Non-Speaking Child with Seizures
Pediatrics
Consultation #51196
126 days ago
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Seeking Guidance on Vacha Syrup for My Non-Speaking Child with Seizures - #51196

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My child is 8 year old and doesn't speak. He makes a lot of sounds. Also he gets seizures. Someone recommend Shri Dadaji's Vacha syrup. What is the recommend dosage

How long has your child been experiencing seizures?:

- More than 1 year

Has your child been diagnosed with any specific condition?:

- Yes, diagnosed with a developmental disorder

What other treatments or therapies has your child tried?:

- None
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Dr. Raghuveer SN
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
125 days ago
5

Namaste, I understand your concern. When a child is 8 years old, not speaking, making sounds and also having seizures, it requires very careful and structured medical supervision. First, about Vacha syrup. Vacha (Acorus calamus) is traditionally used in Ayurveda for speech delay and cognitive support. However, in children with seizures, Vacha should not be given casually or without proper medical guidance. In some cases, it may aggravate neurological sensitivity if not prescribed appropriately. Since your child has been having seizures for more than one year and is diagnosed with a developmental disorder, the first priority should be: Proper neurological supervision Regular seizure management Brain development support under guidance If your child is not on any treatment for seizures, that is a serious concern. Seizures should always be managed by a pediatric neurologist. Uncontrolled seizures can affect brain development further. Regarding dosage of Vacha syrup, it depends on: Child’s weight Digestive strength Type of developmental condition Seizure frequency Current medications There is no safe general dose that can be advised online in such a case. Please do not start Vacha syrup on your own based on recommendation from others. Especially in a child with seizures, medicines affecting the nervous system must be prescribed carefully. Along with medical care, you should consider: Speech therapy Occupational therapy Structured developmental therapy Proper sleep routine Simple, easily digestible diet Diet should avoid excessive packaged foods, artificial colors, very spicy food and irregular meal timings. Warm, freshly prepared, simple food is preferable. Most importantly, your child needs a detailed evaluation. Seizures plus speech delay suggests a neurological developmental condition that requires multidisciplinary care. I strongly advise you to consult a pediatric neurologist and an experienced Ayurvedic physician together before starting any herbal formulation. With proper guidance, supportive therapies can be added safely. Do not lose hope, but please proceed cautiously and under supervision.

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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
124 days ago
5

Ayurvedic medicines (including Shri Dadaji’s Vacha syrup or any herbal formulations) should not be given without direct supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic physician. 🌿 General Ayurvedic Supportive Measures (Safe at Home) These are gentle, non-medicinal routines that can support speech and neurological development alongside medical care: - Abhyanga (oil massage): Daily gentle massage with warm sesame oil or Ksheerabala Taila to calm Vata and support nervous system. - Nasya (under supervision): Mild nasal drops like Anu Taila are sometimes used, but only after physician approval in children. - Diet: Warm, easily digestible food; avoid processed, very cold, or heavy meals. - Therapies: Encourage sound-making, music therapy, and speech stimulation exercises.

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Dr. Snehal Tasgaonkar
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
123 days ago
5

Instead of syrup use CHURNA half tsp and mix it with honey and give as CHATAN. Half tsp in the whole day is enough. As having history of seizures VACHA half tsp in the whole day will not heat the body. In case the episodes do seizures increase reduce the quantity of churna. Along with this teach him pranayam like UJJAYI and BHRAMARI. Keep in touch with some ayurvedic physician or his regular pediatrician.

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Dr. Atul Painuli
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
126 days ago
5

Vacha syrup is beneficial syrup for development disorder …take 2-2 TSP before meal twice daily…you can add other ayurvedic medication for good results Bhrami ghrit=1/2 TSP before meal with cow milk and 1-1 drop each nostrils at morning and evening MEDHA VATI=20 gm Rasraj ras=1 gm Kumarkalyan ras=1 gm Rajat bhasma=2 gm Mukta PISTI=4 gm Prawal pisti=10gm Irani AKARKARA =5 gm GILOYA sat=10gm Baheda churna=20 gm…mix all take 1/3rd TSP with honey empty stomach twice daily Regards Vaidya atul PAINULI Patanjali yogpeeth chikisyayala

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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
126 days ago
5

Hello First I want to say - I truly understand how emotionally challenge it is for you. Its difficult to deal with this condition when you child is non speaking and experiences seizures You are doing right thing by asking before starting anything new IMPORTANT FIRST CLARIFICATION Your child has - developmental disorder -Seizures for more than 1 year Can you pls mentioned what is the frequency of seizures? For how much time one seizure stays? A complete history and proper examination is needed so i would suggest to have a personal consultation or have a consultation with ayurvedic paediatric So that we can guide you properly ABOUT VACHA it is used for -Speech stimulation -Cognitive activities - improving focus VERY IMPORTANT WARNING Vacha is heating and stimulating in nature In children witb seizure - Strong stimulation may increase seizure frequency Therefore - it should not be given casually -it should be given under close observation of ayurvedic physician - It should not replace anti- Seizures medications REGARDING VACHA SYRUP -Start only after physical examination by ayurvedic physican Start with small dose like 1/2 tsp Only under supervision If frequency of seizure increases you need to stop Better than this In ayurveda there is therapy called Jivha ulekhana In this we do special therapy on tongue to stimulate it In this also vacha is used but I will suggest to do once in ayurvedic panchakarma therapy center then once stable you can do that home only But in a seizure child i would not recomend starting it without medical supervision Wishing your child a good health😊 Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Client_e98218
Client
125 days ago

Regarding Jeeva Ulekhana could you provide some guidance. And can we have an examination of my child. We are staying in Mumbai. Could you suggest a centre for the same.

Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
125 days ago
5

You can consult Vd vinay welankar sir, vd mahesh thakur sir Not just for jivha ulkekha instead have a complete consultation with them for seizures also If possible they may also suggest panchakarma therapies They are very well experienced They will help you in better way

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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
126 days ago
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Please consulting the AYURVEDIC pediatric for better examination and treatment

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Dr. Suchin M
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
125 days ago
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We need still more details about it So please consult a ayurvedic pediatrician near by ur home or need our personal consultation Thank you

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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
125 days ago
5

IN AN EIGHT YEAR OLD CHILD WHO DOES NOT SPEAK AND HAS SEIZURES FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR WE MUST BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL BEFORE STARTING ANY HERBAL MEDICINE VACHA IS A STRONG HERB THAT ACTS ON THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND IF NOT GIVEN IN PROPERLY PROCESSED FORM AND CORRECT DOSE IT CAN SOMETIMES INCREASE HEAT OR EVEN TRIGGER SEIZURES SO IT SHOULD NEVER BE STARTED WITHOUT DIRECT MEDICAL SUPERVISION IF YOUR CHILD IS ALREADY ON ANTI SEIZURE MEDICATION THAT MUST BE CONTINUED REGULARLY AND SEIZURE CONTROL IS THE FIRST PRIORITY DO NOT STOP OR REDUCE ANY ALLOPATHIC MEDICINE WITHOUT THE NEUROLOGIST ADVICE IN SUCH CHILDREN AYURVEDA USUALLY FOCUSES ON GENTLE MEDHYA RASAYANA THAT NOURISH THE BRAIN RATHER THAN STRONG STIMULANTS BRAHMI GHRITA IN VERY SMALL DOSE SUCH AS ONE FOURTH TEASPOON ONCE DAILY WITH WARM MILK IS SOMETIMES USED UNDER DOCTOR GUIDANCE SARASWATARISHTA MAY ALSO BE GIVEN IN AGE APPROPRIATE DOSE BUT ONLY AFTER COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ALONG WITH MEDICINE REGULAR SPEECH THERAPY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT ARE VERY IMPORTANT AND SHOULD BE STARTED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE THESE THERAPIES PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT PLEASE DO NOT GIVE SHRI DADAJI VACHA SYRUP ON YOUR OWN WITHOUT CONSULTING A QUALIFIED AYURVEDIC PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST WHO CAN REVIEW YOUR CHILD WEIGHT SEIZURE FREQUENCY CURRENT MEDICATIONS AND OVERALL CONDITION SAFETY MUST ALWAYS COME FIRST IN CHILDREN WITH EPILEPSY

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Dr. Jatin Kumar Sharma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
125 days ago
5

Hi… Syrup is good but it is been said that you will get early results if you lick Vacha churna 1/4 tsp with honey …ask the patient to take madicine whole rubbing tongue… because it trigger the nervous system hence early way to speech Thankyou

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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
124 days ago
5

HELLO, For 8 year old child (speech delay + seizures) 1) FOCUS :- CALM VATA + SUPPORT BRAIN -Brahmi syrup= 1 tsp twice daily after meals -SHANKHAPUSHPI= 1/2 tsp twice daily after meals -BRAHMI GHRITA= 1/4 tsp with warm milk in morning ABOUT VACHA SYRUP -not routinely advised in seizures prone children -can be strong and unsafe if self given -do not start without expert guidance DAILY CARE -warm oil massage head + body -early sleep -fixed routine -warm, fresh food + small amount of ghee VERY IMPORTANT Ayurveda should be supportive , not a replacement Child must be under -pediatric neurologist -speech therapy DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
124 days ago
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I would suggest you to get consultation with ayurvedic physician directly

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Dr. Gursimran Jeet Singh
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
121 days ago
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✓Typical safe paediatric dose: 2.5–5 ml once daily (morning) with honey or warm water Start with lowest dose (2.5 ml) and monitor for 7–10 days Duration: usually short courses (4–8 weeks), not long-term Stop immediately if seizures increase, hyperactivity, or any new symptom appears ✓Also Focus on modern multidisciplinary care (neurology + speech therapy + developmental paediatrician). Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
117 days ago
5

Yes vaccha syrup is ok. For speech problem. Start with 1/2tsp. Twice before food with water initially, gradually increase the dose under ayurvedic doctor 's guidance. Also give Brahmi vati 0-0-1 at bedtime with water Ashwagandha churan 0-0-1/2tsp with milk. Do Nasya with Brahmi One drop in both nostril twice daily. Avoid child going near water, fire. Steep hill areas.

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