Natural Herbs To Treat Adhd

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurdevelopment disorder characterized by inappropriate attention skills, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Children with ADHD are at risk of school failure, emotional difficulties and also continue to suffer from this condition during adult life. Because of the risk of side effects of conventional drugs, an increased number of health care practitioners have suggested using natural supplements for the treatment of ADHD. You should consult a health care practitioner before taking supplements and herbs, as some may interact with conventional drugs or can cause allergic reactions, especially in children.

Passionflower

Passionflower is a plant native to Latin and South America, used for sleeping problems and as a pain killer. Harmine and certain flavonoids are the key ingredients. These active substances from Passionflower have the ability to inhibit the breakdown of serotonine and thus promote restful sleep and decrease anxiety. A study conducted by Shaheen Lakhan and Karen Vieira from the Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation, published in "Medical News Today " on October 8, 2010 found that Passionflower and Kava can effectively treat anxiety without serious side effects. Passionflower may enhance the effects of certain anti-depressant class of drugs such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and tryciclic antidepressants. So you should consult a physician before talking this supplement.

Kava

Kava is a plant native to the South Pacific, used in natural medicine for its calming, sedating effect as well as for relieving symptoms of tension, anxiety and nervousness that commonly occur with ADHD. According to Michael Murray, ND and author of " The Pill book Guide to Natural Medicine," Kava is rated A for efficacy in treating anxiety and insomnia, meaning this herb showed excellent results in multiple double blind studies. Kava has a C rating for safety, which means that is generally regarded as safe at recommended levels. If you have ADHD then you should not use Kava without medical supervision, because it may interact with anti-depressant drugs and a physician will need to monitor your live function.

Chamomilla

Chamomilla can effectively treat children and adults for sleeplessness, anxiety and digestive conditions. A 2009 study in the Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy and Phytopharmacology, states that Chamomilla might be an effective treatment for ADHD patients. Since concerns exist regarding its safety as well as possible allergy to this plant, individuals with ADHD should use a safer form of Chamomilla. Chamomilla 30 CH is a non-toxic extract from this plant prepared according to homeopathic principles. It helps ameliorate symptoms such as irritability, hyperactivity, nervousness, fidgety, inability to focus and sleeping problems. Homeopathically diluted Chamomilla is one of the key ingredients in BHI Chamomilla Complex, a popular homeopathic preparation used by alternative health care practitioners for the treatment of ADHD.