Question
Our baby has recently been diagnosed with epilepsy and is currently undergoing treatment. Since the baby’s brain is still developing, we are concerned about the potential impact of epilepsy on their future life and development, and whether there may be any after-effects or complications.
Answer
For the treatment of epilepsy, traditional Chinese medicine such as Gastrodia elata, Amblicola, Rhinoceros Corniculatus, Mastix, Bupleurum chinense, Cinnamomum cassia, Acorus calamus, Corydalis yanhusuo, Arthrodermum vulgare, Cuscuta japonica, Caulis Perillae, Concha Ostreae, Galla Chinensis, Caulis Akebiae, and Glycyrrhiza uralensis are recommended. These TCM herbs have the effects of tonifying qi, expelling evil, calming the mind, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, eliminating dampness and phlegm, awakening the brain and opening the orifices, strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, nourishing essence and marrow, etc. They can fundamentally regulate the functions of internal organs and are considered the best treatment method for treating such difficult conditions as epilepsy.