Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ADHD - CASE STUDY

*Dr. Sundaravadana M.

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is among the most a neurodevelopmental pshycosomatic disorder, which affects millions of children and often persist in adulthood also. The core symptoms of ADHD are Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity. It is often associated with cooccurring disorders including disruptive, mood, anxiety and substance abuse. In Ayurveda, psychological and behavioral disorders are discussed in the chapter of unmada. So according to the clinical features of ADHD it can be correlated with Unmada. The present case was carried out in OPD&IPD koumarabhrithyam department, Sri adhishiva sadguru alisaheb shivaaryula ayurvedic medical college, Guntakal, A.P to evaluate the Ayurvedic treatment in management of ADHD. The given treatment was found to be effective in Management of ADHD.

Keywords: ADHD, Ayurveda management, Unmada.