Attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder. The symptoms normally begin to develop in children around 2 years of age.

According to Ayurveda vata dosha is the main dosha involved in all types of movements and activities in the body, so ADHD is a a vata imbalance disorder that affects the mind functions. Hyperactivity may have pitta imbance. 

Symptoms: 

• Child does not seem to listen when we speak to them directly 

• Lack of concentration 

• Difficulty to do any task properly, does not seem to be interested to do the activity 

• Lack of eye contact 

• Seem to be lost in thought 

• Talks excessively with irrelevant speech 

• Forgetful 

• Always fidgeting, not sitting in one place& always moving 

• Interrupts others conversation 

• Aggressive and anxious by nature 

 The exact cause of ADHD is unknown, however factors like genetics, low birth rate, premature birth, certain medications during pregnancy, diet followed during pregnancy and the child followed after birth can cause an imbalance in doshas, reducing the mind quality & immunity can be considered as a probable cause.

Ayurveda treatment for ADHD  

The ayurvedic line of treatment involves correcting the dosha imbalance and normalizing brain functions like memory and intelligence, learning ability, speech etc. 

Correcting the digestive fire is essential, so avoid processed foods, sugary foods & foods with artificial preservatives. Including mind-calming foods like warm soups, walnuts, almonds, and flax seeds for nourishment are beneficial.  

Ayurvedic herbs like bhrami, shankapushpi, ashwagandha & katuki are beneficial for enhancing brain function &calming the mind. To reduce restlessness calm and distraction-free environment is beneficial. 

Panchakarma therapies help to detoxify the body and balance the doshas in the body. Therapies like abhyana, swedana, Shirodhara, and nasya are beneficial to reduce vata imbalance and relax the nervous system.