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#etiology, signs and symptoms of ''mahagada'' (grave disease). Thus, in this chapter, the sage has described treatment of ''apasmara'', in brief as well as in detail as above said.[68]

#etiology, signs and symptoms of ''mahagada'' (grave disease). Thus, in this chapter, the sage has described treatment of ''apasmara'', in brief as well as in detail as above said.[68]

Thus, ends the tenth Chapter dealing with the treatment of ''apasmara'' in the section on therapeutics of Agnivesha's work as redacted by Charaka, and not being available, restored by Dridhabala.  [69]

Thus, ends the tenth Chapter dealing with the treatment of ''apasmara'' in the section on therapeutics of Agnivesha's work as redacted by Charak, and not being available, restored by Dridhabala.  [69]

=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' ===

=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' ===

====== III. Pacification (''shamana'') therapy ======

====== III. Pacification (''shamana'') therapy ======

After purification and consolation therapies are done, various formulations useful in treatment of ''apasmara'' have been enlisted. If we see the general medicines prescribed by Charaka, all of the formulations are either ghee based or oil based formulations. Ghee is considered as best vehicle for management of ''vata-pitta'' dominant disorders. Oil is the best for ''vata-kapha'' dominant disorders. Ghee has been proved to be effective in treatment of many neurological disorders owing to its capacity of maintaining cellular integrity.  

After purification and consolation therapies are done, various formulations useful in treatment of ''apasmara'' have been enlisted. If we see the general medicines prescribed by Charak, all of the formulations are either ghee based or oil based formulations. Ghee is considered as best vehicle for management of ''vata-pitta'' dominant disorders. Oil is the best for ''vata-kapha'' dominant disorders. Ghee has been proved to be effective in treatment of many neurological disorders owing to its capacity of maintaining cellular integrity.  

The animal products like ghee, urine, bile are used in most of the formulations. Cow’s ghee and goat’s urine is widely used as processing media for formulations. The route of administration is ''nasya'' (nasal drug delivery), ''anjana'' (for intra-ocular drug delivery through conjunctivae), and ''dhupana'' (fumigation). The properties of drugs used are mainly pungent to ensure higher penetrability in lower dosages. The possibility of crossing blood brain barrier with these routes might be higher for the herbs used in ''apasmara'' treatment.  

The animal products like ghee, urine, bile are used in most of the formulations. Cow’s ghee and goat’s urine is widely used as processing media for formulations. The route of administration is ''nasya'' (nasal drug delivery), ''anjana'' (for intra-ocular drug delivery through conjunctivae), and ''dhupana'' (fumigation). The properties of drugs used are mainly pungent to ensure higher penetrability in lower dosages. The possibility of crossing blood brain barrier with these routes might be higher for the herbs used in ''apasmara'' treatment.