ADHD Herbal supplement helped children with ADHD control both their hyperactive and their inattentive symptoms.
The study was done by a Dr. M. Katz and published in the March 2010 edition of the Journal of Attention Disorders. The name of the study A Composite Herbal Preparation (CHP) in the Treatment of Children with ADHD: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Katz M, Levine AA, Kol-Degani H, Kav-Venaki L.
The active ADHD herbs in the CHP that is called "Nurture and Clarity" include an herb called Brahmi. Bacopa It is used in India by families to help their children excel in school and is often taken as a tea before important exams. It is available at Amazon as a tea called Brain Boost.
Lemon balm was also part of the ADHD herbal medicine. This is GABA transaminase. Lemon balm acts as a relaxing or calming agent. It is available in stores as lemon balm tea. has been found to be elevated in people with hyperactive ADHD.
The herbal ADHD supplement in the study also included Paeoniae Alba, or white peony. According to the study Paeoniae Alba works by improving the information transfer function of the cholinergic neuron synapses, and enhancing cerebral oxygenation.
Nurture and Clarity contains Spirulina, also known as blue-green algae. This substance is rich in essential fatty acids, B vitamins, many other vitamins, zinc, and all the essential amino acids. The researchers of the Nurture and Clarity study reported that, "Preliminary evidence supporting the idea that supplementation with these nutrients may help to ameliorate ADHD". It is available in stores and can be taken in tablet and powder form.
This other herb in other studies has demonstrated increased neurite elongation, dendritic growth, and improved learning and memory.
The last main ADHD herb in the product is called Wathania somnifera. It is also known as ashwagandha or Indian Ginseng. This herb has been shown to normalize the HPA axis and the neuroendocrine system and to increase acetylcholine receptor capacity and acetyl cholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory ADHD may have a faulty neuroendocrine response that may be a cause of ADHD symptoms. It is generally taken in capsules.
The researchers report that children in their own studies The Hyperactive / Impulsive ADHD herbal preparation included additional Chamomile, and Passiflora Incarnata or passion flower. Both of these herbs are available as a tea. One product called Relaxing Teaactually has both.
ADHD symptoms with herbs, ADHD interesting is that the herbs all have a physiological reasons to ADHD. If you are interested in trying to treat ADHD symptoms with herbs, please see this list of herbs for ADHD Try to buy US made products as they are a bit more regulated and are considered to be safe of contaminants.
Some of them are not studied in children but they are considered studied in the pretty safe. Some studies have warned about liver toxicity with this herbal preparation. Do not take Gotu Kola if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking other products that are cleared by the liver such as Tylenol.
