Management of epilepsy with individualised homoeopathic medicine Lachesis in millesimal potency: An evidence-based case report

Authors

Jayashree Nanda, Dr. Abhin Chandra Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Bhubaneswar, IndiaFollow
Sujata Choudhury, Drug Proving Unit, Dr. Abhin Chandra Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Bhubaneswar, IndiaFollow

Author ORCID Identifier(s)

https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7324-5361

Corresponding Author

Sujata Choudhury

Keywords

Epilepsy, Homoeopathic medicines, Lachesis, Millesimal potency, Modified naranjo criteria, Repertorisation.

Article Type

Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Epilepsy can be defined as a seizure disorder due to a change in electric activity in the brain which comprises a variety of disorders due to underlying brain dysfunction which increases the pre-disposition for seizures. It is a serious public health problem that affects the normal activity and quality of life of an individual. Homoeopathic medicines are successfully used for the treatment of epilepsy. Hence, research is needed with documentation of well-defined case reports. Here we present a case of epilepsy which was cured by individualised homoeopathic medicine after repertorisation.

Case summary: A 52-year-old male presented with complaints of epileptic attack with unconsciousness since three years. Lachesis was the drug chosen for treatment in LM potency for 9 months and no epileptic attack was experienced after that. The patient was cured after the treatment, confirmed by EEG reports before and after the treatment. The causal attribution of homoeopathic medicine was assessed through Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homoeopathy (MONARCH) which scored 8 suggesting a definite causal relationship between the medicine and the outcome. This report indicates that a correctly chosen homoeopathic medicine can be helpful in the treatment of epilepsy.

Digital Object Identifier

10.53945/2320-7094.2019

Publisher

Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy

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How to cite this article

Nanda J, Choudhury S. Management of epilepsy with individualised homoeopathic medicine Lachesis in millesimal potency: An evidence-based case report. Indian J Res Homoeopathy 2025;19:44-50. doi: 10.53945/2320-7094.2019