Herbal Supplements for ADD

Herbal Supplements

Herbal supplements for ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) come in many forms, but often the best
remedies are not directly marketed as ADD medication, so you need to know a little about the ingredients that go into these cures before finding one that works well for your child.

There are four major ingredients in most herbal supplements for ADD, and the more effective remedies will usually contain some kind of combination of the three.

Ginkgo Biloba

One of the world’s favourite memory and concentration enhancing natural medicines & aid supplements, Ginkgo Biloba improves blood flow to the brain, which improves a person’s overall ability to concentrate on mentally-intensive tasks. When taken with American Ginseng it has been proven to be effective at treating ADD in children.

St. John’s Wort

This classic remedy for ADD increases serotonin availability in the brain, which makes it easier to concentrate, and less likely to suffer from symptoms of depression.   It is most often in the limbic-system sub-type of Attention Deficit Disorder.

Grape Seed Extract

Grape Seed Extract inhibits the breakdown of dopamine, which happens faster than normal in people with ADD.  The exact causes have not yet been studied thoroughly, but the effect on patients with ADD is well-documented.

Pine Bark 

This is a relatively new addition to the group of natural remedies known to help treat the symptoms of ADD, but it has been proven to increase the lifespan and effectiveness of certain neurotransmitters, which help to boost concentration and memory, and ease restlessness.
It also improves capillary health, and acts as a powerful anti-oxidant to prevent damage from free radicals.