Question
A parent inquired: “Doctor, my child was born with epilepsy due to ischemic hypoxia. Can it be treated?”
Answer
The response indicates: “Although there are numerous treatment methods for epilepsy, primarily aimed at control or routine treatment, a cure is often difficult to achieve, and some patients may even experience worsening of their condition after treatment. Western medicine is generally ineffective in curing epilepsy, and there are currently no specific Western medications available. It is suggested to adopt traditional Chinese medicine such as Tianma (Gastrodia elata), Shigeshu (Acorus tatarinowii), and Qingyangshen (Panax notoginseng) in combination with treatment. These herbs have the effects of reinforcing the body’s resistance, expelling pathogenic factors, calming the mind, and promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis. They can thoroughly regulate organ functions and are one of the best treatment options for epilepsy.”