Category: Ayurveda

Abstract

ADHD is a kind of neurodevelopmental disorder. Neurodevelopmental disorders are the kind of problems associated with the brain and neurological system. Neurodevelopmental disorders can be associated with Genes, psychosocial, biological, and environmental concerns like excessive use of alcohol by parents, use of tobacco, drug usage during pregnancy, poor nutrition status, and childhood exposure to chemicals or irritants. The class of neurodevelopmental disorders is very broad and associated disorders are complex having no clear cause. This article contains information regarding ADHD, its causes, symptoms, and treatment by both the aspects and herbal remedies by Planet Ayurveda.

Introduction

ADHD stands for Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is a behavioral disorder associated with poor development of the mind and behavior. It is concerned with impulsivity or hyperactivity regarding the basic concerns of life. The old name of ADHD was ADD (Attention deficit disorder). The name was changed in 1990. ADHD is a common childhood disorder and is neurodevelopmental in nature. The effects due to ADHD on the life of an individual are severe and adverse. They are not able to control their behavior, are not able to pay attention and live inactive life. Boys are more prone to such neurodevelopmental disorders than girls. ADHD can be seen in childhood or early school years. The initial problem is related to paying attention. Early findings help to manage the problem with a little ease with good behavioral treatment or education planning. It is one of the common disorders which affect children as well as adults.

Symptoms — Symptoms of ADHD can be classified into two types

 Childhood symptoms 

1. Unable to follow directions
2. Unable to listen carefully or finish tasks
3. Careless and unable to pay attention
4. Poor results and daily activities
5. Not able to finish the daily tasks
6. Lose the things
7. Daydreamer
8. Hyperactive
9. Impulsive
10. Hesitation in sitting
11. Feel trouble playing quietly
12. Excessive talking
13. Hesitate to stay seated
14. Feel trouble playing
15. Excessive talks
16. Tendency to interrupt others
17. Distracted easily by the small things
    

Adulthood symptoms

1. Usually late or forget the things
2. Stress or Anxiety
3. Low self-esteem
4. Problems at work
5. Trouble controlling anger
6. Impulsiveness
7. Substance misuse or addiction
8. Trouble staying organized
9. Procrastination
10.  Easily frustrated
11. Often bored
12. Trouble concentrating when reading
13. Mood swings
14. Depression
15. Relationship problems
16. Unable to perform tasks in career, job, or life.
17. Unable to stay focused on activities like lectures, and debates.
18. Poor presence of mind.
19. Has a messy room, and house.
20. Disorganized work
21.  Misses deadlines for everything.
22. Lose things like pens, phones, wallets,s or books usually.
23. Daydreamer
24. Hyperactive
25. Impulsive
26. Hesitation in sitting

Causes: The exact cause is unknown, but several factors are known to cause ADHD

1. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy or cigarette smoking during pregnancy time may lead to the development of ADHD in the child. Exposure to certain chemicals may lead to mental insufficiency.
2.  Genetics- ADHD patients may have a family history of this disease. Genes may inherit from parents. It is evident in many studies that if the parents are suffering from these problems children have more chances to get affected.
3. Brain structure is also responsible, distorted brain structure may lead to neuro-developmental disorders.
4. Premature Birth
5. Injury during delivery
6. Injury in the womb
7. Chemicals. Brain chemicals in people with ADHD may be out of balance.
8.  Brain changes
9. Areas of the brain that control attention are less active in children with ADHD.
10. Poor nutrition
11. Infection
12. Smoking
13. Drinking history of parents
14. Abuse during pregnancy. These things can affect a baby’s brain development
15. Toxins, such as lead. They may affect a child’s brain development
16. A brain injury or a brain disorder. Damage to the front of the brain can cause problems in controlling impulses and emotions.
17. Prematurely born
18. Brain injury
19. Mother smoking
20. Using alcohol or having extreme stress during pregnancy

Types (Adult ADHD & Childhood ADHD)

Neurodevelopmental disorders are associated with impaired growth and development of the brain or central nervous system. A disorder of brain function that targets emotion, learning ability, self-control, and memory that impaired the individual’s growth. In Adult ADHD there might be problems with social relations, sexual life, work performance, low confidence, and self-esteem. People sometimes don’t know they are suffering from ADHD but suffer with every task in their life.  Many adults with ADHD don’t know they have it; they suffer every day as their tasks seem to be challenging. Symptoms can change over time. Some improved their status with age, while some patients have to struggle.

Complications 

1. Academic failure
2. Accidents or injuries
3. Low self-esteem.
4. Increased risk of alcohol and drug abuse
5. Trouble interacting with other people
6. Children suffering from this disorder are more likely to develop other problems such as learning disabilities
7. Stress and  Depression
8. Anxiety and bipolar disorders
9.  Tourette syndrome
10. Impaired confidence

Diagnosis

No such associated tests to diagnose ADHD. There’s no single ADHD test used to diagnose the disorder. It is evident that the professional evaluation by a doctor such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, pediatrician, or clinical social worker by proper counseling finds the exact problem. The proper history or check of the concerned symptom can help a doctor to know the exact condition. A full medical history and history of parents or family is also a criterion to diagnose.

Management

Neurodevelopmental problems like ADHD can be managed with the combination of herbs and proper counseling. Behavioral therapy is the main line of management and it should be done before medications. People with behavioral therapy feel improvement in working skills and communication. The allopathic medicines used are antidepressants, stimulants, and non-stimulants. Behavioral therapy is also important and includes proper counseling. It includes a change in lifestyle and a change in the stressful environment. The parents of patients can also help to get rid of this problem. Parents and other family members may participate in counseling to develop strategies for dealing with problematic situations. Certain lifestyle changes and accommodations can create a better environment for people with ADHD. These include routines and schedules, reorganization of your home or workspace, physical reminders of tasks at hand, and removal of distractions. Proper, comprehensive treatment can help control ADHD symptoms and lead to improved quality of life. According to Ayurveda herbal brain tonics can be helpful to manage problems. Panchakarma procedures like abhyanga, Shirodhara, and vata-anuloman can be helpful.

Ayurvedic Aspect

According to Ayurveda, ADHD can be correlated with Manovaha srotas dushti. In Ayurveda, it can be associated with vata dosha or vitiation of vata. Vata may block the manovaha strotas and be able to cause the obstruction of strotas. According to Ayurveda vata is responsible for all kinds of movements. It is responsible for governing the basic functions also. Vata Dosha is responsible for all types of movements and activities in the body. In ADHD there are physical and mental confusions. So to pacify this condition it is important to pacify the vata. It is a Vata imbalance disorder. Vata is known to govern movement, sense organs activity, speech, and thought process activity. Sense organs perceive the information and clear out the bad and good info. If there will be proper functioning of the neurological system only then the information will be processed and results will be seen. In a condition like ADHD, the mind of the patient is not able to control the legs or hands. Due to vitiation of vata, the mind is not able to control the sense organs and extremities. Behavioral therapy with herbs helps to maintain the Dhi, Dhriti, and smriti. Excessive vata makes the mindset hyperactive. 

Affected manovaha srotas cause impaired functioning of neurodevelopmental functioning of the body.

Herbal remedies for ADHD by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP-certified hub to deal with modern-day ailments with herbal solutions. The formulations of Planet Ayurveda are authentic, result oriented, and derived from classical texts. Herbal remedies should be the alternative to synthetic drugs to avoid long-term complications.

Product List

1. Brahmi Vati

2. Daily essentials

3. Memory Support

4. Neuro plan syrup

5. Kumar kalyan ras

6. Gotu Kola capsules

7. Medhya churna

Product Description

1. Brahmi Vati  

The chief ingredients of the Brahmi vati are Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri), Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Maricha (Piper nigrum), Gojihva (Onosma bracteatum), Swarna Makshika Bhasma, Ras Sindoor (Purified Mercury and Sulphur). Brahmi vati is a well-known rejuvenator, a mental health booster and manages insomnia. It is rich in antioxidants. Therefore brahmi helps to manage problems like ADHD and boost confidence and enhance self-esteem. It also strengthens the memory, grasping power, and decision-making capacity of an individual suffering from ADHD. 

Dosage: 1 twice for child and 2 twice for adult

2. Daily essentials

The chief ingredients of the Daily essentials capsule of Planet Ayurveda are Grape seed (Vitis vinifera), cow colostrum, Bovine colostrums, Bhumi amla ( Phyllanthus niruri), and green tea (Camellia sinensis). These capsules act as rejuvenators, aphrodisiacs, and mental health boosters. Also, these ingredients increase metabolism, cardiac functioning, and blood supply to the brain and relieve weakness. These capsules can be given to both children and infants in the below-mentioned dosage.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily for children and adults.

3. Memory Support

Memory Support is loaded with ingredients like Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), and Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). As the name indicated these capsules are memory enhancers, improve the cardiac tone, enhance mental stamina, and help to manage the neuro-developmental disorder. These capsules help to manage the tridoshas, specifically the vata, and strengthen the manovaha srotas. Memory support capsules enhance thinking capacity, mental ability, and concentration. 

 Dosage:  1 twice for child and 2 twice for adult

4.  Neuro plan syrup

Neuroplan syrup is loaded with mind rejuvenators. The chief ingredients of this syrup are Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus), Bhojpatra (Betula utilis), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Madhuyashti (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Neuroplan syrup helps to enhance the strength of the nervous system, manage the high-stress level and promote calmness and patience. It is tridosha-nashak and helpful to manage the cortisol levels in the body. The Neuroplan syrup of Planet Ayurveda is the best, most authentic, and result-oriented formulation.

Dosage: 1/2 tsp twice for children and 2 tsp twice for adults. 

5. Kumar Kalyan Ras

The chief ingredients of  Kumar Kalyan Ras are Kumari rasa (extract of aloe vera), Mukta (ash of pearl), swaran (gold ash), abhrak bhasam (mica ash). Kumar Kalyan rasa is a herbo-mineral classical ayurvedic formulation known to have multiple benefits to manage a variety of ailments. Kumar Kalyan rasa as the name indicates manages the disorders of children. It is helpful to manage the various conditions associated with ADHD. Also, Kumar Kalyan ras is helpful to manage the aggravated vata and pitta. If taken in appropriate dosage it enhances brain activity, mental maturity, decision-making capacity, management the neurological conditions, and being able to enhance self-esteem. The Kumar Kalyan ras formulated by Planet Ayurveda is the best and is result oriented combination. 

Dosage:  1 tab for a day with milk for children only

6. Gotu Kola capsules 

Gotu Kola capsules of Planet Ayurveda are loaded with pure extract of Gotukola. Gotukola i.e Mandukaparni is best to manage insomnia, reduce stress, and Alzheimer’s disease, reduce anxiety, enhance cognitive function, reduce swelling, and enhance circulation. It is one of the best formulations to manage conditions like ADHD in adults as well as children. The Gotu kola capsules of Planet Ayurveda are best, result oriented, and help to manage a variety of conditions. Mandukaparni boosts overall mental health and other body functions like improving metabolism, diabetes, and hypertension. It is designated as rasayan in the ayurvedic texts and hence acts as a rejuvenator.

Dosage:  1 twice for adults only.

7. Medhya churna

 Medhya churna as the name indicates is a powder formulation of Planet ayurveda. Medhya churna is loaded with Vacha roots (A. calamus), Ashwagandha roots (Withania somnifera), Ajmoda seeds (Carum roxburghianum), Shwet jeerak (Cuminum cyminum), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Marich (Piper nigrum), Pipali (Piper longum), etc.. This formulation enhances the brain capacity, enhances decision-making capacity. Also, Medhya churna enhances self-esteem, learning power, intellect, and calmness. It can manage the associated symptoms of ADHD and other neuro-developmental problems. The Medhya churna formulated by Planet Ayurveda is the best and most result-oriented formulation to manage anxiety and stress.

Dosage:  1/4 tsp twice for adults only

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Conclusion

In conclusion, we can say that ADHD can be managed with the combination of behavioral therapy and ayurvedic remedies of Planet Ayurveda. The above-mentioned herbal remedies are authentic, GMP certified, and free from synthetic additives. Behavioral therapy also plays an important role here. It promotes the self-esteem and confidence of children or adults. It is important to check the early signs and maintain the education plan accordingly.