St. John's Wort Shows No Impact on the Symptoms of ADHD

Courtesy NCCAM Featured Content  Thu, 06/12/2008 - 12:00

According to the National Institute of Mental Health at NIH, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects 3 to 5 percent of children in the United States and it is one of the most common mental disorders that develop in children.

NIMH states that children with ADHD have impaired functioning in multiple settings, including home, school, and in relationships with peers.

Children with chronic conditions like ADHD are reported to have higher rates of complementary and alternative medicine use and may...

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