Hello julia2002,
And thank you for your question.
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That being said, I set out on a search for you.
I wanted to learn a bit more about this to be able to research your
question and went to MEDLINEplus at
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002026.htm to find
more information on this vaccine. MMR is described as:
Alternative names
Vaccine - MMR; Rubella vaccination; Mumps vaccination; Measles - mumps
- rubella (MMR) vaccine
A combined vaccine to protect individuals against measles, mumps, and
rubella.
I then found the following page, http://www.whale.to/vaccine/vis.html
, to provide a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for MMR. Here they
state that the risk of seizure is a Moderate Risk and affects one of
3,000 doses.
They also note the following possible severe Problems:
Severe Problems (very rare)
Serious allergic reactions (less than 1 out of a million doses)
Several other severe problems have been known to occur after a child
gets MMR vaccine. But this happens so rarely, experts cannot be sure
whether they are caused by the vaccine or not. These include:
Deafness
Long-term seizures, coma, or lowered consciousness
Permanent brain damage
I found many pages that talked of anticonvulsants and found them used
not only for MMR induced seizures, but seizures brought on my many
other conditions as well. But now, having a bit of a foundation, I
searched natural OR organic +anticonvulsant and uncovered the
following information:
http://www.library.duq.edu/eresources/clinref/datasets/nursap_f/html/index/idxid2.htm
, a PHARMACOLOGIC CATEGORY INDEX, shows the following anticonvulsants,
though none of these are anything I might describe as natural, organic
or holistic. It might be interesting reading, however, to learn more
about traditional prescriptions and their uses. They include:
ANTICONVULSANT, BARBITURATE
Pentobarbital
Phenobarbital
ANTICONVULSANT, HYDANTOIN
Fosphenytoin
Phenytoin
ANTICONVULSANT, SUCCINIMIDE
Ethosuximide
ANTICONVULSANT, MISCELLANEOUS
Acetazolamide
Carbamazepine
Felbamate
Gabapentin
Lamotrigine
Paraldehyde
Primidone
Tiagabine
Topiramate
Valproic Acid and Derivatives
I then searched both natural OR organic OR holistic +anticonvulsant
and anticonvulsant +natural OR organic Or holistic and came across
the following sites:
http://www.raintree-health.co.uk/plants/maracuja.html, entitled
MARACUJA - "Passion Flower", shows this used as an anticonvulsant.
They note:
"Passion Flower, called Maracuja in the Amazon, is indigenous
throughout tropical and semi-tropical zones from South America to
North America. There are over 200 species of Passionflower with the
most common found in the Amazon region being Passiflora edulis...
Passion Flower was first discovered in Peru by a Spanish doctor named
Monardes in 1569 who documented the indigenous uses and took it back
to the Old World where it quickly became a favorite herb tea.(3)
Spanish conquerors of Mexico and South America also learned its use
from the Aztec Indians and it eventually became widely cultivated in
Europe. Since its discovery, Maracuja has been widely used as a
sedative, antispasmodic and nerve tonic. Indians throughout the Amazon
use the leaf tea as a sedative.(2) When introduced into Europe in the
1500's it was used as a calming and sedative tea...
Passion Flower is widely employed by herbalists and natural health
practitioners around the world today. It is mostly employed as a
sedative, hypnotic (inducing sleep), nervine, anti-spasmodic and pain
reliever.(6) In the United States, P. incarnata is the species most
used to treat insomnia, Parkinson's Disease, seizures and convulsions,
muscle cramps, hysteria, high blood pressure, tetanus, shingles,
neuralgia, dysmenorrhea, menstrual cramps and PMS, epilepsy, and as a
pain reliever in various conditions.(7-10) In Europe, it is employed
for nervous disorders, insomnia, spasms, neuralgia, alcoholism,
hyperactivity in children, rapid heart beat, headaches, and as a pain
reliever and antispasmodic.(11) In South America, P. edulis is the
species most used as a sedative, diuretic, antispasmodic, and
anthelmintic (expelling intestinal worms) which is used to treat
convulsions, paralysis, alcoholism, headaches, insomnia, colic in
infants, diarrhea, gripe, hysteria, neuralgia, menopausal symptoms and
hypertension...
Passion Flower is classified as "Generally Regarded as Safe" by the
FDA, is the subject of various European monographs for medicinal
plants and is generally regarded as safe even for children and
infants.(18) Herbalists usually recommend six grams of the herb daily
in an infusion (tea)..."
Do check further, but it appears that this might be effective as an
anticonvulsant for MMR induced seizures.
As a matter fo fact, it is mentioned in Edgar Cayce readings where he
talks about treatments for epileptic seizures:
"THERAPY
Treatment for an acute attack simply requires placing "... a piece of
ice at the base of brain and it will stop immediately." 1001-5
Long-term therapy generally involves osteopathic adjustments for
lesions detected in the spinal system, castor oil packs and abdominal
massage to activate "... the muco-membrane and lymph circulation"
(561-1) of the lacteal ducts, jejunum, and caecum, "... a wholesome
well-balanced diet, tending toward the alkaline" (571-1) being
"mindful that there are kept those reactions that will keep the
elimination and the activities throughout the alimentary canal in near
normal manner." (567-1)
Passion Flower Fusion (Mayblossom Bitters) was often suggested as a
natural, non-habituating anticonvulsant in preference to bromides,
phenobarbital, or Dilantin.
Common adjunctive therapies include fresh air and exercise, olive oil
by mouth in small doses "... helpful to any intestinal disturbance"
(567-7), general body massage with attention to the neck for nervous
system relaxation, Atomidine for purifying the glandular system, and
colonics, enemas, and laxatives to stimulate intestinal eliminations."
http://www.theportableschool.com/WholeWorks/Epilepsy.html
Natural and Essential Oil s and their Uses at
http://www.eepl.com/mentholindia/prop3.htm mentions:
"BURSERA (GLABRIFOLIA OIL)
A pale yellow liquid with a sweet-woody, floral scent, similar to
rosewood with a terpene - like odour, harsher than the wood oil.Mainly
linalool, some linalyl acetate It blends well with rose, sandalwood,
cedarwood, rosewood, frankincense, floral and woody fragrances.
Actions and Uses :Anticonvulsant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic,
bactericidal, deodorant, gentle tonic."
Modern Natural Products at
http://www.modern-natural.com/BURSERA%20GLABRIFOLIA%20OIL.htm
discusses linalool in more depth.
A Google cached page at
http://216.239.35.100/search?q=cache:YJQl1bNnX8oC:gardenoflight.net/Site/Newsletter/Newsletter_Archive/June_2001.asp+natural+OR+organic+OR+holistic+%2Banticonvulsant&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
shows:
"Ashwaganda A Powerful Ayurvedic Herb
Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera Dunal) is also known as Indian ginseng.
It has a prominent role in the traditional Ayurvedic medicine of
India. It is found primarily in India, but it also grows throughout
the world...
...Other studies indicate that the herb has anti-anxiety properties as
well. Additionally, in further animal studies, ashwaganda was found to
act as an anticonvulsant in acute and chronic seizure models. It
appears that the herb acts on the GABA receptor, facilitating the
influx of chloride into the cell. This mechanism of action is similar
to that of the traditional anticonvulsant drugs."
Reference: Natural Medicine Journal, December 1998; Vol. 1, No.10,
16-9.
Natural Aromatherapy at
http://www.naturalaromatherapy.com/shop/index.html?loadfile=item251.html
shows Rosewood Oil as follows:
Rosewood (Aroma Véra)
Used for: acne, dermatitis, scars, wounds, wrinkles and general skin
care: sensitive, dry, dull, combination oily/dry, etc., coughs, colds,
infections, headaches, nervous tension.
Properties: mildly analgesic, anticonvulsant, antidepressant,
anti-microbial, antiseptic.
Safety data: non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.
It can be purchased on this page.
You will find an interesting .pdf file on Recent studies on bioactive
natural products where the following is discussed:
A NEW CLASS OF NOVEL ANTI-EPILEPTIC COMPOUNDS FROM DELPHINIUMDENUDATUM
Delphinium species are generally considered toxic due to their
diterpenoid alkaloids [5]. The roots ofDelphinium denudatum, popularly
known as `Jadwar', have been reported to possess anticonvulsant
properties in the Unani medicine system [6], which is commonly
practised in Pakistan.
You can find this study here: www.iupac.org/publications/pac/
1999/71_06_pdf/rahman.pdf
http://papercamp.com/soc44.htm in a paper on the Treatment of
Alcoholism briefly mentions that " evening primrose oil is a natural
anticonvulsant."
Another cached page, this one on Supplements at
http://216.239.35.100/search?q=cache:rgFAyy0kDBoC:pawsitivelyk9.freeservers.com/supplements.html+natural+OR+organic+OR+holistic+%2Banticonvulsant&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
shows:
"DMG:
A metabolic enhancer involved in many enzymatic reactions throughout
the body which allow vitamins, hormones, neurotransmitters and
antibodies to function properly. Among many other beneficial effects
,it has been shown to have natural anticonvulsant activity. "
And Kardovite at http://www.kardovite.com/valerian.htm , shows
Valerian as another herb with anticonvulsant properties:
"General Description: Traditional use of this herb has been for relief
of sleeplessness, nervousness and edginess, usually the result of
overwork and stress which inevitably leads to chronic fatigue.
Working together with the other ingredients, Valerian provides a
calming effect allowing the other herbs to work more effectively.
Valerian:
Provides inhibition of reflex hypersensitivity and helps to maintain
neuro-coronary equilibrium
Contains Valepotriates and Valerenic Acids which have sedative and
anticonvulsant activity
Helps maintain levels of GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
Can have direct neurotropic effects on higher centers of the central
nervous system
Has been effective in the treatment of tachycardia preceding sleep
Has been observed to act as an anticonvulsant, and antiarrhythmetic,
and
Regulates the Autonomic Nervous System"
At CureZone, http://www.curezone.org/forums/message.asp?f=83&i=5 , you
will find an interesting story concerning B Complex vitamins as a cure
for epilepsy. This might provide pertinent information to your
question, and interesting reading.
Holistic Online at http://www.holistic-online.com/Remedies/Biot/biot_anthrax_ginseng_herb-rem.htm
mentions that Ginseng has anticonvulsant properties.
Organic Essential Oils at
http://www.organicessentialoils.com/members/cmaly/epilepsy.html claims
tht Jasmine is effective as an anticonvulsant aromatherapy:
"The one oil that consistently seems to have anticonvulsant properties
is Jasmine, and if you're considering trying aromatherapy massage, I'd
suggest starting with Jasmine. "
And, The Herb's Place at http://www.theherbsplace.com/kava.html shows
Kava Kava as an anticonvulsant:
"Kava Kava Concentrate
Scientific Name: Piper methysticum
Other Names: Awa, Kava, Yaqona
Medicinal Properties and Actions: analgesic, anticonvulsant,
antiseptic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, euphoric, local anesthetic, muscle
relaxant, nervine, sedative and soporific. "
This page is detailed in its information and also links to purchase of
this concentrate.
I hope this answer has proved to be informative and led you to
possibilities of natural anticonvulsants. Please request clarification
if anything above is unclear.
Regards,
-=clouseau=- |
