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ADHD, which herbs are beneficial?, a critical review.

by ActivMind Research on Jun 11, 2010

Abstract: This article reviews the current evidence for herbs and plant extracts that show any benefits when used as alternative therapies for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD in Children. Herbal and natural remedies range from Standardized Plant Extracts such as BE55, Sedative Herbs, Kava, Gingko Biloba and St. John’s Wort. Whilst scientific studies have been conducted in various mental disorders, reliable studies in ADHD are few. The current evidence points to Standardized Plant Extracts as a potential natural alternative for ADHD in children.

Introduction

Herbal remedies have been used for a long time for their sedative or anti-anxiety properties as well as their possible enhancement of memory and cognition. Some of the difficulties in assessing the potential of some of these natural alternative treatments for ADHD include:

1.The lack of good scientific studies
2.The lack of standardization and dosing
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