Research Progress on Epilepsy Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Abstract

Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which can occur suddenly without warning, causing loss of consciousness, foaming at the mouth, and upward rolling of the eyes. Each seizure typically lasts about 3 minutes. Epilepsy can occur at any age and is marked by its transient and recurrent nature, making it a relatively common neurological disorder in clinical practice. Despite the fact that research into the pathogenesis of epilepsy is not yet thorough, Western medical treatment methods are still predominantly used in clinical settings. However, the treatment cycle with Western medicine is relatively long and the safety factor is not high. Therefore, the treatment approach is increasingly leaning towards traditional Chinese medicine. In recent years, with the continuous deepening of research on traditional Chinese medicine, it has been found that traditional Chinese medicine also has certain advantages in the treatment of epilepsy, playing a significant role in reducing drug resistance to Western medicine, lowering side effects, improving the quality of life of patients, reducing the burden on patients, and enhancing clinical efficacy. This article will review the research progress in the treatment of epilepsy from aspects such as its etiology and pathogenesis, treatment principles and methods, and oral Chinese herbal medicines, providing a reference for better clinical treatment of epilepsy.