Natural Herbs for ADHD

ADHD or you may also know it as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a behavioral disorder that affects about 8% of school age children. It can be helped naturally with herbs for ADHD. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with it than girls, but the reason behind that is unknown. Children with ADHD act without thinking, are hyperactive and may have trouble focusing.

There has been lots of research that has shown a coordination failure in the reticular activating system of the brain. This part of the brain helps to adjust external stimulus. Norepinephrine, a chemical produced in the brain, carries information between two regions. While this is happening some areas remain active while others are inhibited allowing one to focus on the task at hand. Herbs for ADHD can keep that Norepinephrine in check and help your child remain focused.

With ADHD the neural coordination is impaired, causing stimulation overload. With too much stimulation the ability to focus becomes too much. Usually resulting in irritation, aggression and anxiety. There are are the conventional treatment with psycho stimulants or antidepressant drugs but over time they can become ineffective and can cause frustration and anger. Luckily there is another alternative that is safe and free of drugs with herbs for ADHD.

Below is a list of herbs for ADHD that are shown to be effective in treating this disorder.  They balance the brain chemistry without the side effects of conventional medication.

• Lemon Balm - This herb helps with attention span and accuracy. It can be taken in the form of drops 2-3 ml 3x a day or capsules 300-500mg 3x a day or in tea form by taking 1/4 teaspoon of dried lemon balm added to a cup of boiling water and steeped for 15 minutes. Drain and drink 4x a day.
• German Chamomile - Chamomile helps sooth the nervous system and calm the outbursts of one with ADHD. 1-2 teaspoons of chamomile leaves to one cup of boiling water, steep for 15 minutes.
• American Skullcap - Known for its tranquilizing effects. It can be bought commerically as in extract or tincture or made into a tea. 2 teaspoons of skullcap leaves into a tea pot, drinking 3x a day.
• Gotu Kola - Recently has been proven in treating childhood forms of ADHD. Participants who were administered the herb had in increase in concentration and attention span after receiving the supplement for 12 weeks. You can get Gotu Kola in capsules or incorporate it into your childs meals by putting fresh leaves on salads and soups.
• Ginko Biloba - NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER. It can be effective with treating adults.  It takes up to 12 weeks for results to show. Usually taken in capsule form 40mg 3x a day.

Although natural herbs for ADHD are generally safe, it is always wise to consult a homeopath or holistic health care practitioner before taking any herbs or giving them to your child. Allergic reactions and unwanted side effects are rare, but they have been known to occur.

Of course, like many herbal remedies, you might be confused as which to try or how to combine them and so on. So I have a great recommendation for you. Check out this safe and effective natural herbs for ADHD from the very popular online store Native Remedies. It’s appropriately called Focus Formula. It combines all the herbal extracts listed above into one supplement. I highly suggest checking this out and they also have another product called BrightSpark that can be used with the other for an even great effect.

Click here to learn more about BrightSpark for ADHD.