Sheetal Sonwane, Kavita Fadnavis and Ankita Bobade

ADHD, also known as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, is one of the medical diseases that has been the focus of most research. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5) published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), ADHD is characterized by an ongoing pattern of hyperactivity/impulsivity or inattention. It is one such complicated neuro-behavioral disorder that can impact a child's life as well as the family's finances, social dynamics, and overall harmony. The child's academic, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and social functioning are also affected. In Ayurveda, disorders related to psychiatric and behavioral disturbances are discussed under the chapter Unmada. The prevalence of ADHD in India varies from 2 to 17%. In Ayurveda, numerous contextual allusions emphasize different manovikaras that can be connected by examining the clinical presentation in each instance. This child, who is 6 years old, exhibited hyperactivity, restlessness, and a shortened attention span. The child was diagnosed based on the DSM 5 criteria. For about three months, he received behavioral, and speech therapy and Ayurvedic medication. With ayurvedic intervention, the child showed significant improvement.

DOI: 10.22271/phyto.2024.v13.i5c.15079

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