I want to tell people about a great little essential oil for ADD/ADHD that has been added to Herbs First web
site. Attention Deficit Disorder is close to my heart since I raised a
very rambunctious ADD boy who is all grown up, yay! We worked on diet
and used herbs to get him through his school years and I was quite
relieved when he graduated from high school. He got married in December
to a great gal and they love each other very much.
In a two year study (1999-2001) Dr. Terry Friedmann M. D. found
significant results when children with ADD/ADHD were administered
therapeutic essential oils by inhalation. The study was on children
between ages six to fourteen. Each group was pre-tested using a
baseline evaluation with real time EEG and the T.O.V.A. Scale. Each
subject was tested on each oil for 30 days and then reevaluated, and
then another oil was used for 30 days and reevaluated, until each of the
oils had been tested.
The oil was administered by inhalation 3 times per day for 30 days. An inhalation device was also used at night to administer a continuous inhalation of oil. The inhalation of the oils settled the children’s brain waves back to normal patterns and improved scholastic performance and behavioral patterns.
Results with therapeutic-grade essential oils for ADD and ADHD may
help with focus, learning, calming and grounding. I would certainly
remove sugar, artificial sweeteners, flavors and colors, processed
foods and high fructose corn syrup from the diet keeping in mind that
diet is essential!
For my child I would use Vetiver on the bottom of both feet and especially the big toes, which is the brain reflex points, as well as on the temple area of the forehead and across the shoulders. I like to put about 10 drops of any carrier oil into my hand and add a few drops of the essential oil, mix and apply to the desired areas. I would diffuse the oil into the air at night. This is an easy and affordable alternative treatment for ADD/ADHD and would certainly be one to try on autistic children as well.
I would love to hear how Vetiver works for your kids.
The oil was administered by inhalation 3 times per day for 30 days. An inhalation device was also used at night to administer a continuous inhalation of oil. The inhalation of the oils settled the children’s brain waves back to normal patterns and improved scholastic performance and behavioral patterns.
Lavender increased performance by 53%
Cedarwood increased performance by 83%
Vetiver increased performance by 100%
Cedarwood increased performance by 83%
Vetiver increased performance by 100%
Results with therapeutic-grade essential oils for ADD and ADHD may
help with focus, learning, calming and grounding. I would certainly
remove sugar, artificial sweeteners, flavors and colors, processed
foods and high fructose corn syrup from the diet keeping in mind that
diet is essential!For my child I would use Vetiver on the bottom of both feet and especially the big toes, which is the brain reflex points, as well as on the temple area of the forehead and across the shoulders. I like to put about 10 drops of any carrier oil into my hand and add a few drops of the essential oil, mix and apply to the desired areas. I would diffuse the oil into the air at night. This is an easy and affordable alternative treatment for ADD/ADHD and would certainly be one to try on autistic children as well.
I would love to hear how Vetiver works for your kids.
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