Which of the following is NOT listed as a chikitsa for apasmar?

• A. Shirodhara with Brahmi or Bringaraj
• B. Doshic PK with ghee therapy
• C. Brahmi ghee nasya
• D. Acupuncture as primary therapy

Answer: (D)

Apasmar is addressed in Ayurveda by calming the nervous system and restoring balance of the doshas through therapies that nourish the mind and brain. Shirodhara, where a stream of medicated oil flows on the forehead, using Brahmi or Bringaraj, helps quiet mental agitation and supports cognitive function by relaxing the mind and balancing vata-pitta influences. Brahmi ghee nasya delivers a medicated oil through the nasal passages, placing herbal support directly toward the brain and aiding mental clarity and memory. Doshic Panchakarma with ghee therapy works to cleanse and nourish the body and brain from deeper dosha imbalances, using medicated ghee to support overall mental equilibrium. Acupuncture as primary therapy is not part of this traditional Ayurvedic framework for apasmar; it comes from another medical system and isn’t listed among the Ayurvedic chikitsas for this condition.