INTRODUCTION: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is the commonest neurobehavioral or neurodevelopmental disorder of childhood characterized by persistent hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention that significantly impairs educational achievement and social functioning. In Ayurveda there is no direct reference for ADHD but some references about abnormal behavior it can be considered under Unmada i.e. Manashika Vikara.AIM and OBJECTIVE: To access the efficacy of Ayurvedic drugs and therapy treatment in the management of ADHD in children.SETTING: Kaumarabhritya OPD & IPD, Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri.METHOD: A 7 years old male child comes to OPD of Kaumarabhritya Department having complains of running to bite, climbing tree and fighting with others, anger, making careless mistakes in homework, inability to memories little things in schoolwork, not listening to anyone, improper speech was advised to admit in IPD for treatment. The Patient was advised for Deepana-Pachana, Samsamana, Medhya drugs and in therapies Siroabhyanga, Siropichu and Matravasti. RESULT: After treatment of 3 months, the patient had shown remarkable changes like not running to bite, occasionally climbing tree, occasionally fighting with other, trying to focus in schoolwork, responding to others up to some extends.
ADHD, Deepana-Pachana, Samsamana, Medhya, Siroabhyanga, Siropichu, Matravasti
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