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Resveratrol a natural polyphenol that is over-synthesized in some plant species, especially in stress situations, is frequently cited for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, cardioprotective, antiviral and antibacterial properties. Prooxidant-antioxidant balance in the body is of great importance for maintaining a healthy life. The imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant activity can disrupt the redox-dependent homeostatic signal, causing inflammation processes to begin. Excessive production of ROS in the brain, which is susceptible to oxidative stress, is referred to as a common underlying factor for the etiology of a number of neurodegenerative diseases, including epilepsy. Another notable feature of resveratrol is that it can cross the blood-brain barrier, regulate redox pathways and the Sirtuin system, thereby modulating gene transcription in the brain to control inflammation and apoptosis. Although there is some evidence that inflammation and oxidative stress may play a role in the etiology of epilepsy, which is a chronic, neurological disorder, its pathogenesis has not been fully elucidated. In this review, it is discussed that resveratrol, which is capable of exhibiting neuroprotective actions, acts as an anticonvulsant agent and may be an effective agent in reducing damage to neural tissue and even preventing seizure development in auxiliary antiepileptic therapy.