Ayurvedic Understanding of major symptoms of ADHD
Development of Mental Disorders
Imbalance of the Mind A. Labhascha anishtasya B. Alabhascha ishtasya (Getting undesired) (Not getting desired) ! ! ! ! ! ! Dvesha (Hatred) Iccha –Desire Vishada (depression) Malsarya –Envy Dainya (miserable state) Lobha – Greed Krodya (anger) ! ! ! ! Depression Anxiety ADHD ----------------- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Behavioral disorders can be explained on the basis of behavioral traits (Manas Pakriti) ** See Pulse II diagnosis of Manas Pakriti **1
Etiopathogenisis ----- Etiological factors The supplementary and balanced functions of pure, active and inert (Satva, Rajas and Tamas) parts of the mind are affected **See Understanding Moolapakriti and Pancha Mahabhutas**2
Disturbed functions of the mind Wrong interpretation by intellect (Ayaharna Jnana)....leads to...
Wrong action by motor facilities (Karmendriya)... leads to...
Behavioral disorder (ADHD) Symptomology ---Rupa Ayurvedic Understanding… of major symptoms of ADHD Hyperactivity and impulsitivity ----- Abnormal activities…. (Vikrut Viharshila) Fickle minded**3…(Ana vasthitatva) Inatentation Fickle minded**4…. (Ana vasthitatva) Mental inertia….(Amedhas) Ayurvedic interpretation of major symptoms of ADHD Hyperactivity – Rajas (Pitta) Impulsivity – Rajas (Vata) Inattention – Tamas (Kapha) Process of Learning in ADHD An object ! ! Cognitive (sensory) organs & mind functions are disturbed ...this leads to reduction of.. (Buddhi)----Retention – Memory-- perception ...this results in....
Wrong interpretation by intellect
...increases confusion in the... Mind ...which loses control of Cognitive (motor) organs ... that now dysfunction and impel...
Wrong action by motor facilities ...that is now seen as...
Hyperactivity, Impulsivity, Inattention, and Learning difficulties
... That is named ADHD... ...Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...**5 Principles of management and Treatment options 
1.) Establishing Emotional equilibrium Floral essences --- short term symptomatic emotional relief Alegreia, Bird of Paradise, Insulina, Tulsi Flower Gem elixirs --- short term subtle body detoxification Medicine Buddha, Ketu, Rutulated Quartz 2.) Diet modification
Reduce TAMASIC items as much as possible... White Sugar, processed foods containing white sugar and excess salt and msg,
Fast food etc... and of course, cigarettes, alcohol and drugs
Increase Natural food, no pesticides or proper cleaning of commercial fruit and vegetables Mineral supplements...especially trace minerals
1.) For Hyperactivity and impulsivity –Treatment to alleviate Pitta and Vata Treatment with herbs with cold viria 2.) For inattention --- Treatment to alleviate Kapha --- Treatment with herbs with hot viria Pancha Karma is indicated for Children past puberty and for most Adults
(Ideally these procedures are preformed by the mother or with the mother present) Palliation is indicated for children before puberty (This can be done in home) Rejuvenation with Neo-tropic herbs and Psycho-tropic herbs (These are called intellect promoting herbs) ----Medhya Rasayana  Herbs with cold viria Sweet, Cold, Bitter, soft, unctuous
Shank Puspi Canscora decussaza Tri-doshic Mandakpari Centillia Asiatia -V, - P + K Brahmi Bacopa monnera Tri-Doshic Jatamansi Nardostachys jatamansi —V,K, +P Shatavari Asparagus racemosus —V, P.+K Yasti madhu Glvcvrrhiza glabra —V. P. ++K Skullcap Scutellaria lateriflora ---PK, +V (ex) Sarswatti Churna Combination of herbs Tri- doshic Herbs with hot viria Antidepressants—Hot, Bitter, Stimulant, Irritant Vacha (Calamus oil) Acornus calamus --V, K, +P Hirüaki Tenninalia chebula --V, K,+P Tagar— * Valerian wallichi --V, K. +P (ex) Ashwaganda Withania somnifera ---V, —K, +P Kushtha Saussuria lappa Aparajitta Clitoria tereneta Jyotishmati Celastarus panniculata *--because of its`s tamasic nature small dosages are indicated and short term usage...Jatamansi is satvic and more useful
Mineral Supplements Colloidal Minerals or other liquid minerals containing trace minerals especially chromium, vanadium Aditionally Hair testing for patients when pulse diagnosis is not an option Liver de stagnation with arogya vardhani when needed… Emotional detoxification 1** Module 8 of Course of Ayurvedic Clinical Practice 2** From Vajra Satva Samita--
3** The oxford dictionary defines fickel as~changable, especially with regard to ones loyalties~ from the old english FICOL--decietful.
4** This shows the increase in Tamasic thinking (confusion)
5** On the subtle level the key word is attention!!! The person is acting out their need for satvic attention...(Love, understanding, compassion and satisfaction) 
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