ABSTRACT

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders. ADHD is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity including increased distractibility and difficulty sustaining attention, and decreased self inhibitory capacity and motor over activity and motor restlessness. Children with ADHD have been found to have cognitive deficits, lower IQ, impaired social relationship with in the family and as well as poor study skills and lower academic achievement. In Ayurveda it occurs due to vitiation of Dhee, Dhriti, Smruti (memories) which results in to improper contact of the senses with their objectives and give rise to inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. At present existing treatment have severe side effects. In Ayurvedic Medical science Murdha Taila (Shiroabhyanga, Shirosek, Shiropichu and Shirobasti) are explain in different Samhita in management of Manogata Vikara. This has given a new hope to Ayurvedic practitioner in Management of ADHD in children’s. Keywords: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Murdha Taila Learning aid, Nootropic
Publication date: 25/01/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.1.2014