Ayurvedic Tips for Adult - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder -ADHD

ADULT - ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER -ADHD Ayurvedic Tips

The symptoms of ADHD in adults are difficult to observe quickly. While there is no single test that can confirm ADHD, multiple tests may be required to evaluate a person. These are-¹:

• Physical examination - to rule out any other cause
• Psychiatric evaluation with a qualified psychiatrist who will use ADHD rating scales or psychological tests

Diet Recommendations (Aahar)

A wholesome healthy diet should be adhered to for mental health and happiness.²

Certain herbs belonging to the class of Medhya drugs such as Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Jatamansi (Nordostachys jatamansi) and Yastimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra)should be used often as a part of diet and lifestyle.³

Intellect promoting or Medhya drugs such as Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica Linn.), Yastimadhu (Glycirrhiza glabra Linn.), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia (Wild) Miers) and Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pleuricaulis Chois) can offer help. Biopurificatory measures like Snehana-svedana, Vasti and Nasya may be beneficial. Satvajya (councelling), Daiva Vyapashraya Chikitsa (Meditation, worship, chanting etc) that may be beneficial.^4,5

Lifestyle changes (Vihar)

Achar rasayan (Good behavior and lifestyle) influences the Pravar Satva (Higher mental equilibrium).³