Treating ADD/ADHD with Natural Medicine

If you have or know someone with ADD/ADHD or have a child or grandchild with ADD/ADHD please do not hesitate to try natural medicine. The benefits of this form of health care are many. The end result is almost always a healthy happier child. It is proven to be successful and it is safe from unwanted side effects. This being said you should always consult with an experienced natural health care professional to ensure that your child has the right treatment options to suit his or her unique health requirements. As the disorder becomes more widely diagnosed it has become a necessity to find safe natural medicines and treatments for ADD/ADHD. The following article is an attempt to address and educate the person trying to find natural solutions to this problem.

Natural medicine can be used along with pharmaceutical ADD/ADHD Medications as a complimentary form of treatment or as an alternative to conventional treatments but it is always best to check with your primary health care provider before making any changes to your child’s health care regime. Natural cures for ADD/ADHD offer safe and reliable treatment alternatives to such common prescription drugs as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall while still providing the necessary calming capabilities of these conventional medications.

Traditional pharmaceutical ADD/ADHD Medications contain chemical stimulants that are often associated with serious side effects. Some of these side effects include but are not limited to:

• Loss of appetite and weight

• Sleeping problems and irritability

• Rapid heart rate, elevated blood pressure

• Withdrawn behavior and tics

• Suppressed growth.

• Stimulant Addiction

• Doctors sometimes also prescribe antidepressants for children with ADD/ADHD who do not respond to the stimulant pharmaceutical medications for this condition. These antidepressants are associated with dangerous side effects as well, including addiction.

There are all-natural alternatives to conventional ADD/ADHD medications that are effective without the side effects!
These alternative medications focus on the following goals:

• Impulse Control
• Increased Processing Information
• Ability to Focus or stay on task

   Gingko biloba is an herb that is able to increase and optimize brain function. By controlling the nerves in such a manner this herb becomes a natural supplement for ADD/ADHD allowing the brain to better focus. It helps to eliminate the lack of attention associated with ADHD. Ginko biloba is associated with very few minor side effects (such as headaches), and is considered safe for long term treatment.


Skullcap is another natural medicine for ADD/ADHD which focuses on soothing the nervous system. By slowing down and calming nerves in the brain, a person afflicted with ADD/ADHD is better able to control their thought process and focus on tasks requiring full attention. Skullcap is widely considered a safe natural supplement for ADD/ADHD. It has few if any known side effects and safe for long term use.

Chamomile is considered to be one of the top choices for the treatment of ADD/ADHD with natural medicine. This herb promotes relaxation, and gives the mind an overall sense of calmness. This proves effective in that calming the brain allows someone who suffers with ADD/ADHD to more fully focus their attention. Chamomile is one of the safest natural supplements available on the market today. It has no known side effects other than a possible allergic reaction.

Gotu kola has recently been proven effective in the treatment of ADD/ADHD. While this herb has long been known to help prevent and treat Alzheimer's and other nervous system diseases, new studies have shown that children with learning disorders such as ADD/ADHD benefited from it as well. The study noted that children who where given the herb for only twelve weeks had a significant increase in levels of concentration, attention span and knowledge retention. There are no known side effects associated with gotu kola, although an allergic reaction is possible. It is considered to be a safe and effective natural medicine for the treatment of ADD/ADHD.

  Avena sativa (Wild Oats) is considered a possible natural medicine for the treatment of ADD/ADHD due to its sedative qualities. While there have been no recent significant tests to study this specific correlation, wild oats are known to treat related disorders such as nervousness and anxiety. Wild oats have no known side effects, and are considered by many to be completely healthy to take.

The system of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) implements the use of individual herbs as well as herbal formulas in order to nourish and balance the systems and organs of the body. This philosophy of 'restoring balance' lends itself in particular to ADD/ADHD, in which the affected individual suffers from multiple biochemical, neurological, and behavioral symptoms for which there is no clear-cut etiology.

Traditional Chinese herbal preparations are traditionally individually compounded for each individual patient, based on their particular symptom picture. The health care professionals at East West Center for Natural Medicine are trained and experienced in TCM and are ready to assist you. If you would like assistance please contact us at 574-210-4982.

Safe and Natural Remedies for ADD/ADHD

If you are looking for safe and effective ways of treating ADD/ADHD with natural medicine you might want to consider the formulas listed below.

Chai hu jai long gu mu li tang

Focus ADHD Formula  

BrightSpark Homeopathic for ADD and ADHD

Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan

These formulas may be used alone or in combination with other herbs and formulas as may be prescribed by a trained Natural health care practitioner of trained in Chinese herbal medicine.
These Formulas are available through licensed health care practitioners, and may be prescribed as herbal decoctions (teas you brew), or in convenient tablets and fluid extracts.
For information on obtaining the benefits of TCM and natural medicine please contact East West Center for Natural Medicine at 574-210-4982

Legal Disclaimer: The nutritional and health information contained in this web site is for educational purposes only and its not meant to replace medical advice, diagnose or treat any disease. Nutritional benefits may differ from one person to another, because each person is different. Medical doctors and healthcare professionals can provide disagreeing opinions on health issues consequently each person in the end is responsible for directing their own health care.