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Herbs for ADD and ADHD

Herbal Treatments (Part 2)

Have you ever considered using herbs for ADD? Herbal medicine has been around for centuries, and today's naturopathic practitioners have developed formulas to deal with today's problems such as ADD. For those families looking to avoid a prescription medication approach to ADD, herbs for ADD may offer a more natural path.

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Formulas of herbs for ADD are generally comprised of both herbs with sedative properties and herbs with stimulation properties. Here are the most common herbs used in concocting a herbal treatment for ADD:

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) - for depression, fear, insomnia, anxiety;

Kava Kava (Piper methisticum) - for anxiety, stress, insomnia, tension headaches;

Siberian Ginseng (Elutherococcus senticosus) - enhances oxygen metabolism and disease resistance;

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) - for insomnia, sleep problems, agitation, and nervous exhaustion;

Chamomile (Matricaria recutitia) - mild sedative for anxiety and nightmares;

Oats (Avena sativa) - for insomnia, nervousness, and stress;

Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) - increases brain efficiency, helps insomnia and night sweats;

Lavender essential oil Lavandula officinalis) - for nervousness, exhaustion, and insomnia;

Orange essential oil (Citrus aurantium) - aroma is relaxing and uplifting;

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) - for normalizing the nervous system;

Hawthorne (Crataegus monogyna) - strengthens heart and circulatory system;

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) - increases blood circulation to the brain, improving concentration;

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) - relaxes and restores balance to brain and nervous system;

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) - relaxes and restores balance to brain and nervous system;

Mineral salts - relaxes and restores balance to brain and nervous system;

Please note! If you're not familiar with herbal treatments, certain herbal formulas can be toxic in the wrong dosages, and care should be used in understanding and administering herbs for ADD.

Click on the link below to see Part 1 of this article.

Herbal Treatments (Part 1)

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