Abstract

A CASE STUDY ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER [ADHD] IN CHILDREN

*Dr. Urmila Bariha, Dr. Sangita Prusty

ABSTRACT

Mental health of children is becoming prime concern as mental disorders are increasing day by day. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD is one of them. It is the most common childhood neurobehavioral disorder characterized by persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity behaviour. In Ayurveda psychiatric and behavioural related disease are discussed under the chapter of Unmada. So, according to the sign and symptoms it can be co-related with Unmada. The present case was carried out in Kaumarabhritya OPD & IPD of Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri, Odisha with the aim to manage ADHD in children with the help of Ayurvedic treatment protocol. Ayurvedic treatment like samana and panchakarama therapy like Udvartana, Abhyanga,Basti, and Siropichhu were done and assessment was done before and after treatment and during follow up period. The giventreatment was found to be effective in management of ADHD.

Keywords: ADHD, Unmada, neurobehavioral Disorder, Ayurvedic treatment, Panchakarma.