AN AYURVEDIC CASE REPORT ON THE MANAGEMENT OF CALCIFIED GRANULOMA ASSOCIATED WITH APASMARA
Authors: Fattepur V , SANDEEP Y, MANJUNATH, PRAKRUTHI TS, SURESHA AND MANASWINI K R

ABSTRACT
Apasmara (epilepsy) a disease involving both Shareera (physical) and Mana (mental) is considered as Mahagada in Ayurveda(science of life). The Nidana (cause) lead to Dosha (fault) aggravation accumulating in Hridhaya(heart) and Manovaha (mental) Srotas causing gradual development of Apasmara (epilepsy), Bibhatsa Chesta(seizers). Epilepsy is a chronic non communicable disease of the brain that affects people of all ages. The overall epilepsy prevalence in India is 5.59-10 per 1000. In this case patient along with other Nidana(cause) had a calcified granuloma. A calcified granuloma is a small area of inflammation in tissue that has become calcified over time. The 27yr year old patient with frequent epileptic attack, slurred speech, vertigo and weakness in lowerlimbs approached for ayurvedic treatment. The MRI Brain observed the presence of calcified granuloma in frontal lobe. He was advised with Nasya(nasal medications), Yoga Basti (enema), Thalam (medicated paste applied over forehead) and Shamana Aushadhi (pallitive). After 3months of treatment MRI brain showed cleared Calcified granuloma and patient was relived from symptoms. Keyword: Calcified granuloma, Apasmara, Shunti, epilepsy, Nasya
Publication date: 01/01/2026
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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.1.9788