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26 Aug 2008

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Over the years many attempts have been made to find natural therapies for ADHD in order to avoid the use of stimulants such as Ritalin. Very little research has been done in this area since the medical profession has focused their attention almost exclusively on the use of stimulant drugs. It does seem probable that some nutrients or herbal remedies could eventually be found to be helpful. Some herbal remedies used in ADHD include ginkgo biloba and St. John’s wort. Here’s a research abstract on ADHD herbal remedy.

Effect of the herbal extract combination Panax quinquefolium and Ginkgo biloba on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a pilot study.
J Psychiatry Neurosci. 2001 May;26(3):221-8. Oceanside Functional Medicine Research Institute, Nanaimo, BC.

A combination herbal product containing American ginseng extract, Panax quinquefolium, (200 mg) and Ginkgo biloba extract (50 mg) (AD-FX; CV Technologies, Edmonton, Alta.) was tested for its ability to improve the symptoms of ADHD. AD-FX capsules were taken twice a day on an empty stomach for 4 weeks. Patients were instructed not to change any other medications during the study. After 2 weeks of the ADHD herbal remedy treatment, the proportion of the subjects exhibiting improvement ranged from 31% for the anxious-shy attribute to 67% for the psychosomatic attribute. After 4 weeks of treatment, the proportion of subjects exhibiting improvement ranged from 44% for the social problems attribute to 74% for the Conners’ ADHD index and the DSM-IV hyperactive-impulsive attribute. Five (14%) of 36 subjects reported adverse events, only 2 of which were considered related to the study medication. These preliminary results suggest AD-FX treatment may improve symptoms of ADHD and should encourage further research on the use of ginseng and Ginkgo biloba extracts to treat ADHD symptoms.

Comments: It may be preferable at first to just try one herb for a few weeks before adding another one. The combination of herbal remedy with pharmaceutical medication may be unpredictable. We suggest using the herbal remedy by itself, not in combination with ADHD drugs.

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19 Responses

  1. PhantomoftheMusical

    2008 Sep 02 1

    While, yes, most …
    While, yes, most stimulant ADD meds are forms of meth, they are not addictive like meth. I’ve been taking adderall for almost 11 years and I have not developed any kind of addiction to it. I go the weekends and summers without it because I don’t need it to keep my self under control. I don’t need it at all. It’s just makes it less of a struggle to get done all the things I have to.

  2. stemcellfilms

    2008 Sep 02 2

    when he admits that …
    when he admits that its on a level of cocaine, it sort of gets dismissed. but since add medication actually is “meth” than I don’t see it as anything to dismiss…

    but american’s are just stupid enough to give their kids meth if the white devil tells them to.

    Think for a second though: If in order to function in this society a person needs to be “tweaked” on meth, maybe that should say something about society. Maybe society needs the change more than the innocent children…

  3. optifog

    2008 Sep 02 3

    Or eat only …
    Or eat only certified organic products, including for snacks, which taste better natural anyway. Sweet things don’t have to be bad for you. My mood is much more stable since I’ve done that and taken DHA omega 3 oils. Still have a harder time concentrating etc. than most people. I don’t know if I’ll ever be completely focused without resorting to drugs, and I haven’t stopped trying things, but diet seems to make me less neurotic, which helps. Never thought I’d be agreeing with Mr Robinson. :P

  4. danger0usknowledge

    2008 Sep 02 4

    Reinforcing …
    Reinforcing positive attitudes ain’t gonna
    do it. Translation, we don’t know what the
    hell else to say. Robertson is saying the
    correct thing about change in diet but
    taking Theanine is like pre-K nutrition.
    SELF MEDICATING WITH VITAMINS IS USUALLY
    A WASTE of money while supervised nutrition
    is not. MD’s? LOL, I don’t think so.
    Google a Dr. Vince Bellonzi C.C.N. on
    the internet or You Tube, watch his
    videos, & see what you think. I see a
    different CCN & it has made a big
    difference.

  5. Joeydouble07

    2008 Sep 02 5

    st. john’s wort …
    st. john’s wort isn’t such a good solution, i took it, there is a side effect of sun exposure extra sensitivity and other side effects too, i strongly recommend on other solutions.

  6. nesnman

    2008 Sep 02 6

    Children and teens …
    Children and teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder fared no better on St. John’s wort than they did on dummy pills in a government study, another blow for herbal supplements.

    I told you.

  7. Nantytam

    2008 Sep 02 7

    I am.
    I am.

  8. slasher667

    2008 Sep 02 8

    a better idea, …
    a better idea, would be giving him a hobby….hey, it works, will make him happy and occupied and WONT make him feel like :P

  9. jeabo0adhd

    2008 Sep 02 9

    You are boring. You …
    You are boring. You look like you are on Adderall or Ritalin! HAHAHA!

  10. Nantytam

    2008 Sep 02 10

    L-Theanine WORKS!!
    L-Theanine WORKS!!

  11. prokopton

    2008 Sep 02 11

    There aren’t enough …
    There aren’t enough nutrients in diet these days because of the ways food is grown/manufactured.

    Try taking nutrient supplements and you’ll see the difference.

  12. Nantytam

    2008 Sep 02 12

    It is needed in …
    It is needed in some cases. Diet didn’t work for my friends child. He was so hyper he was running out into the street without looking, crawling up walls, breaking things, driving everyone CRAZY until he started taking Aderol. It slowed him WAY down. If he wasn’t ADHD, it would have speeded him up.

  13. EricSchwin22

    2008 Sep 02 13

    HaileyRee2013, …
    HaileyRee2013, don’t you see what modern medicine can do? It can do wonders if you do research… I take natural nordic fish oil and a DHA pill everyday because the ritiln didn’t do shit.

    You have to do the same thing, use something that will help you focus, but don’t sit there and pout about it… you’re going to be brave and do whatever it takes to make you happy.

  14. Sethisethiboy1

    2008 Sep 02 14

    u guys are dumb as …
    u guys are dumb as seriously if you think that like this ruins ur life u dont wanna be anything or go anywhere we are now dogs or animals the only common thing we have is survival of the fittest, we are here to become something in life and have goals n there isnt anything wrong w helping to solve an issue i take 5 omega 3 pills every day and notice a HUGE difference in what i remember on a daily bases and stuff it does make a difference and im actually able to study n stuff

  15. tomkalhona

    2008 Sep 02 15

    Get off the wheat.. …
    Get off the wheat… and things will clear up.

  16. HaileyRee2013

    2008 Sep 02 16

    i cry cause this …
    i cry cause this stuff i fill like a freak haveing to take this stuff… i wish we didnt have to do this if dogs and animals dont have to be smart they just live there lifes why does a human have to be the ultimate smart, so what! if we have ADHD we dont need it. it dosnt make sence to me i have talked to my dad in 6 months because he makes me take this stuff and point blank. it ruend my life. it reallt did.

  17. naydreamaquababy

    2008 Sep 02 17

    bull shit!
    bull shit!

  18. flmofrecca

    2008 Sep 02 18

    ritilin …
    ritilin sucks!

  19. BudSmoken420

    2008 Sep 02 19

    Every kid should …
    Every kid should get hooked on adhd meds from ages 12+ its good for tha brain. Dont we all love anmphetamines?


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