Convulsions

Also known as:  Eclampsia;  Muscle Spasms;  Seizures;  Spasms

Convulsions are involuntary contractions of the Muscles that produce contortions of the body and limbs.  Convulsions are caused by biochemical abnormalities within the Brain that lead to uncoordinated electrical activity in the motor or sensory areas of the Central Nervous System.

Substances that alleviate or prevent Convulsions are known as Anticonvulsants.

Amino Acids

 Taurine may help to prevent Convulsions.  ^[1]

Minerals

 Magnesium deficiency may cause Convulsions.  ^[2]

 Convulsions may occur as a result of Manganese deficiency.  ^[3]

Neurotransmitters

 Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) may help to prevent Convulsions (via its role as an inhibitory Neurotransmitter).  ^[4]

Polyphenols

 Rutin may help to prevent Convulsions.  ^[5]

 Scopoletin may help to prevent Convulsions. 

Smart Drugs

 Dilantin may effectively prevent Convulsions (by normalizing electrical activity and Nerve Impulses in the Central Nervous System). 

 Nimodipine may prevent Convulsions caused by chronic Alcohol consumption or Ischemic Heart Disease. 

Vitamins

 Vitamin B6 deficiency may cause Convulsions (due to Vitamin B6 deficiency causing degeneration of the Peripheral Nervous System).  In addition, Vitamin B6 is required for the production of Gamma Aminobutyric Acid, a Neurotransmitter that helps to prevent Convulsions.  ^[6]

 Vitamin E may help to control some types of Convulsions (especially Complex Partial Seizures).  ^[7]

Volatile Oils

 Carvacrol may prevent Convulsions. 

 Thiol may alleviate Convulsions.

Herbs

 Ashwagandha may help to prevent Convulsions.  ^[8]

 Bacopa may help to prevent Convulsions.  ^[9]

 Catnip may help to prevent Convulsions (according to folklore). 

 Horsetail - Equisetum may help to prevent Convulsions.  ^[10]

 Indian Madder may help to prevent Convulsions.  ^[11]

 Passion Flower is reported to alleviate Convulsions (by sedating the Central Nervous System). 

 Peppermint reputedly alleviates Convulsions (according to folklore). 

 Scented Carob may help to prevent Convulsions.  ^[12]

 Sensitive Plant may help to prevent Convulsions.  ^[13]

 Skullcap may alleviate Convulsions that are caused by excessive Nervousness. 

 Valerian may help to prevent Convulsions. 

Vegetables

 Eggplant may prevent Convulsions (due to the Scopoletin and Scoparone content of Eggplant).