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Facial paralysis is a common problem that involves the paralysis of any structure of the facial nerve. A condition where the facial muscles are paralyzed. The muscles of the face are supplied with nerves which control their actions. These nerves starts from the brain and via the skull enter the different parts of the face. Sometimes the facial nerve may be compressed due to inflammation giving rise to paralysis of the facial muscles. Causes:  The cause is not yet known, but it is often caused by exposure to cold wind and improper diet. Some doctors said facial paralysis can sometimes be caused by a lacunar infarct affecting fibers in the internal capsule going to the nucleus. Signs and Symptoms:  Initially the patient feels the face to be stiff and experiences difficulty in moving it. Taste on the affected side is sometimes affected. The patient cannot close his eyes completely and tears come out. There may be difficulty in eating food and drinking water. Herbal Medicines: 

Epilepsy is refer to a neurological disorder in which the person has a tendency to have seizures or fits. A seizure is due to abnormal electrical activity of the brain. Causes of Epilepsy:  The causes and symptoms of epilepsy vary greatly from one person to another. It can results from injury to baby during delivery, delay in delivery with decreased oxygen supply to brain. Hydrocephalus excessive fluid in the brain. Infections of the brain-meningitis, encephalitis. Tumors, tuberculosis, parasites in the brain. Drugs e.g. Pencillin chloroquine, medicines for depression, angina. Signs and Symptoms of Epilepsy:  A typical fit involves movement of one or both limbs of the body with or without loss of consciousness. During the fit some patients lose control of urine and stool. The patient after regaining consciousness, is confuse, may have headache and go to sleep. Herbal Remedies for Epilepsy:  Treatment for epilepsy may involve surgery or serious medication, if they are due t