9 Herbal Remedies For ADD in Children

ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), now also known as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a condition where a person cannot stay attentive and focused on a particular task and this disorder also includes hyperactivity and poor control on impulses.

Children have problems in learning when they are suffering from this disorder. Many herbal remedies are known to be helpful in curing this disorder and these are given below.

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9 Effective Herbal Remedies For ADD in Children

Bacopa

Bacopa is a natural sedative which can be very helpful in curing ADD and hyperactivity. It calms a person and has various advantages like improving the intellectual capacity, giving clarity of thought and as well as improving concentration.

It improves the memory of a person and reduces the learning time and so children can learn things faster.

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California Poppy

California poppy is a perennial plant which is found mostly in the United States of America and it is known to have qualities to treat attention deficit disorder. It is a gentle sedative known to relieve emotional and psychological problems in children. It reduces hyperactivity and clams an overactive nervous system. It also decreases spasms and is helpful if you have a problem in sleeping.

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Catnip

Catnip is also known to cure ADD because it relieves tension, hyperactivity and stress. It is a relaxant and gives undisturbed sleep and is also helpful in fighting colic, diarrhea and headache.

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Ginkgo Biloba

This is another herb which proves to be helpful in fighting ADD because it is known to improve memory, knowledge retention, cognition, perception and focus by increasing neurotransmitters and boosting the ability of the brain to use oxygen.

It increases the blood circulation to the brain and it high in antioxidants which protect the nervous system and the brain against attacks from toxins.

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Grape Seed Extract

Grape seed extract contains bioflavonoids which give the most potent antioxidant effects. It crosses the blood brain barrier to protect the brain against toxins. It is also known to strengthen the blood capillaries and increase the blood flow to the brain.

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Kava Kava

Kava kava is also known to cure ADD and has no side effects like mental impairment. It is also known to reduce stress, tension and insomnia.

It is known to calm the mind and it removes angry and violent feelings and provides a sense of tranquility.

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Oats

Oats are also very helpful as they are known to improve the concentration and focus of a child. It is a nutritive for the nervous system and a tonic for nervousness, weakness and mental stress. It also eases depression, tension and insomnia.

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St. John’s Wort

St. John’s wort is highly recommended for hyperactive children with an attention deficit because it is effective in calming an agitated nervous system and regulates mood and attention along with relieving thoughts of isolation, low self-esteem, apathy, anger, shame, guilt and sadness. It also has no side effects and is safe for using in the long term.

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Valerian

Valerian is another herb which can help with ADD because it results in an improvement in learning skills and can also reduce aggressive behavior. It is sedating and relaxing and reduces nervousness and restlessness and also improves sleep.