- It is a condition of incomplete obstruction of the passage of Rūh Nafsānī (psychic pneuma) ,that proves to be deterrent for the normal sensory and motor functions of related organs. As its occurrence is common in children, it is also known as Sibyānī/Fāzūn.
- It is mainly caused by Ghalīz Balghamī Khilt (Thick phlegmatic humour) but sometimes by Ghalīz Sawdāwī Khilt (Thick black bile) . Occasionally it may occur due to helminthiasis and gastric disorders.
- It is characterized by spells of convulsions of the body muscle followed by flaccidity, whitish discoloration of skin, frothing, difficulty in movements and confusion and is preceded by heaviness in the head, confusion, vertigo and pallor. There may be palpitation and Hurqat-i Mi‘da (Retrosternal burning) in case of its association with gastric disorders.
- It is a condition of incomplete obstruction of the passage of Rūh Nafsānī (psychic pneuma) ,that proves to be deterrent for the normal sensory and motor functions of related organs. As its occurrence is common in children, it is also known as Sibyānī/Fāzūn.
- It is mainly caused by Ghalīz Balghamī Khilt (Thick phlegmatic humour) but sometimes by Ghalīz Sawdāwī Khilt (Thick black bile) . Occasionally it may occur due to helminthiasis and gastric disorders.
- It is characterized by spells of convulsions of the body muscle followed by flaccidity, whitish discoloration of skin, frothing, difficulty in movements and confusion and is preceded by heaviness in the head, confusion, vertigo and pallor. There may be palpitation and Hurqat-i Mi‘da (Retrosternal burning) in case of its association with gastric disorders.
During attack:
- Instillation of following formulation in the throat.
- Hiltīt (Dried latex of Ferula assafoetida, Linn.), Jundbedastar (Castoreum) mixed with vinegar and honey.
- Blowing of fine powder of Nawshādar (Sal ammoniac) in the nostrils.
- Blowing of fine powder of ‘Ūd Salīb (Paeonia officinalis, Linn.) in the nostrils.
- Snuffing of following fine powder.
- Farfiyūn (Gum of Euphorbia resinifera, Berq.), Jundbedastar (Castoreum), Shahm-i Hanzal (Citrullus colocynthis, Linn.), Ustūkhudūs (Lavandula stoechas, Linn.).
- Instillation of Āb-i Marzanjosh (Juice of Origanum majorana, Linn.) in the nostrils.
During rest:
- Tanqiya with Ayāraj-i Jālīnūs/Ayāraj-i Loghāziya/ Ayāraj-i Fayqra
- Gargle with the mixture of Sirka ‘Unsulī, and Ayāraj-i Fayqra
Compound drugs:
| Ma‘jūn-i Najāh | 18 gm. |
| Khamīra-Gāozabān Ambarī Jadwār ‘Ūd Salīb Wāla | 7-9 gm. |
| Tiryāq Arba‘a | 3-5 gm. |
| Tiryāq Samāniya | 4-13 gm. |
| Sikanjabīn ‘Unsulī | 18-36 ml. |
| Ma‘jūn-i Zabīb | 12gm. |
| Habb-iSar‘ Khas | One pill twice a day |
- Aghziya Mubakhkhira-The food liable to produce flatus and vapours eg. cabbage,pea,brinjal,cauliflower,beans,turnip,etc.
- Der Hazm Aghziya-Foods that take longer time for digestion.
- Muwallid-i Balgham Aghziya-The foods which produce excessive quantity of phlegm in the body eg.sheep milk,beet root,cucumber,etc.
- Qay’ (Emesis) in case of gastric involvement
- Fasd (Bloodletting)
- Ishāl (Purgation)
- Huqna (Enema)
- Hammām (Bath)
- Hijāma (Cupping)
- Aghziya Mulayyina
- Loud sounds, strong aroma, excessive wakefulness, anger and grief to be avoided.