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pies in the UK.
nts Evidence
erapy massage, pairing the One controlled trial with encouraging
essential oils with a relaxed results2
ce the pairing is achieved the
he oil itself may invoke the CAUTIONS: Some essential oils may have
tate, or ‘divert’ a seizure via proconvulsant properties, including
mulation rosemary, fennel, sage, hyssop and
wormwood
ments start with purging of Laboratory studies indicate anticonvulsant
m with emetics and laxatives. properties in some plant remedies used
eatments may be mixed with No well controlled trials of ayurvedic
ased products in bespoke medicines in patient populations
ons
CAUTIONS: Radical purging can cause
anipulation status epilepticus in people with epilepsy
taking anticonvulsants. Very high levels of
arsenic, lead and other poisons have been
found in some ayurvedic preparations3
No evidence supporting the therapy in
epilepsy
massage of the skull with CAUTIONS: Well documented case
t pressure studies of seizures, stroke and death
following interruptions of the cerebral
blood supply after neck manipulations
Unscientific rationale
No evidence supporting the therapy in
epilepsy
Some evidence discrediting the entire
