A Case Report on Ayurvedic Management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD] in Children

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD is the most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood. It interferes with social, academic and occupational functioning and it is characterized by in-attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. In Ayurveda, disorders related to psychiatric and behavioral disturbances are discussed under the chapter of Unmada. So, according to the sign and symptoms it can be co-related with Unmada. The present case was carried out in Kaumarabhritya OPD & IPD of Government Ayurveda Medical College & Teaching Hospital, Shivamogga, Karnataka with an aim to assess the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment protocol in the management of ADHD in children. Ayurvedic treatment like Kosthashodhana, Basti, Shirodhara and Nasya were followed and assessment was done before and after treatment and during follow ups. The given treatment was found to be effective in management of ADHD.