Herbal Homeopathic Remedies for ADD

Attention deficit disorder, or ADD, is a term used to describe several different symptoms that affect concentration as well as the individual's ability focus and complete tasks. Both children and adults with ADD sometimes experience mood swings and suffer from social problems. Prescribed medications often have negative side effects, so many people are looking for a more natural or herbal method of treatment.

Dealing with the Anxiety

• Take St. John's wort and/or passionflower for anxiety. These herbs are often used in combination to treat anxiety. Many ADD sufferers experience a great deal of anxiety on a daily basis. This can be difficult for both the individual and their friends and family members.

  You can also use argentum nitricum to treat anxiety. If you have ADD, you might become agitated just before a big test or something important that you have to do. In cases like this, Argentum nitricum can be very helpful. This treatment also helps if you are easily excitable. You may also crave (and eat) a lot of sweets, which tends to make your condition worse.

Mood Swings

• Ignata Amara is often used as a homeopathic remedy for mood swings. The recommended dosage is a potency of 30. Take it three times throughout the day. It is an extremely helpful treatment if you have a tendency to be overly sensitive and moody, become easily excited, or tend to walk around in a dark mood. It is used to treat grief and depression.

Concentration Problems

• Use ginkgo biloba to treat concentration problems associated with ADD. Ginkgo is an herbal supplement that is often used to improve memory and to help you focus. Take between 120 and 240 mg of ginkgo per day.

  Use both Siberian ginseng and gotu kola for helping with memory problems. Both enhance mental abilities and are known for helping with concentration, aptitude, behavior, alertness and intelligence.