Learn About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) from an Ayurvedic Perspective
Ayurvedic Medicine approaches the subject of Hyperactivity and Attention Deficit Disorder from an elemental and doshic perspective. It is this understanding that leads to a complete model of management that is truly holistic and integrates … More »
I. Background on Brahmi: Brahmi – History and Background: The name, Brahmi, is thought to be derived from “Brahma,” or creator 10. Since the brain is considered to be the centre of creative activity, … More »
When Ayurvedic classical texts were first being written, there was no such disease labeled as attention deficit disorder (hereafter referred to as ADD). Therefore, this paper will look to understand what ADD is via the western definition, and how that applies to understanding it through the lens of Ayurveda as a disease of majja dhatu (nervous system) and manas (the mind).