Sarah's Herbal Garden

Brain Friend {For ADHD, sleep disturbances, depression and anxiety in children}

Name: Brain Friend {For ADHD, sleep disturbances, depression and anxiety in children}
Brand: Sarah's Herbal Garden
Price: 25.00 USD
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Brain Friend {For ADHD, sleep disturbances, depression and anxiety in children}

$25.00 USD

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Quantity

2 fl. oz. (113.4 g) Safe for children ages 3 and up!

NO ALCOHOL

This formula contains herbs that work synergistically to have a calming effect on the nervous system. This can be administered as needed throughout the day to improve focus, which is helpful for learning and developing children! It can also help to improve sleep patterns and quality, allowing the mind to fully rest and grow!

Here are some key benefits of this formula:

Reduction in Restlessness: By helping to ease nervous tension and restlessness, this herbal formula works to assist children who have difficulty sitting still or who exhibit fidgety behaviors.

Anxiolytic Effects: This formula contains anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) properties, which can be particularly helpful for children with ADHD who experience anxiety or stress. By reducing anxiety, these herbs can help improve focus and reduce the emotional volatility that can accompany ADHD.

Sleep Aid: Many children with ADHD struggle with sleep issues, such as difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, which can exacerbate ADHD symptoms during the day. By improving sleep, valerian can help reduce daytime irritability, inattention, and hyperactivity.

Regulation of Sleep-Wake Cycles: Better sleep can contribute to more consistent and predictable daily routines, which is beneficial for children with ADHD who may struggle with transitions and maintaining focus throughout the day.

Cognitive Support: Lemon balm may enhance cognitive function, including improving attention and focus. Some studies suggest that it can help with memory and concentration, which are often areas of difficulty for children with ADHD.

Reduction Depression and Anxiety: Many individuals with ADHD also struggle with depression and anxiety. This formula contains antidepressant effects. By reducing anxiety, this formula can help alleviate some emotional symptoms that exacerbate ADHD, such as irritability, frustration, and lack of motivation.

Mood Stabilization: Lowering anxiety levels can also help stabilize mood swings, leading to better emotional regulation, which can contribute to improved behavior and attention.

Warning: Because the herbs in this formula could interact with other medications typically prescribed for ADHD, it is important to consult with the child's primary healthcare expert before beginning herbal treatment.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult with healthcare provider if pregnant or breastfeeding, have an underlying health conditions, beginning an herbal supplement for the first time, or are taking other medications.

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Herbs used in this formula

Valerian Root

Valerian root works in several ways to reduce symptoms of hyperactivity and struggles with attention and focus:

1. Calming Effects

Reduction of Hyperactivity: Lemon balm has mild sedative properties that can help reduce restlessness and hyperactivity in children with ADHD. By calming the nervous system, it may help children who are prone to excessive physical activity and impulsivity to feel more settled.
Anxiety and Stress Reduction: Many children with ADHD experience anxiety and stress, which can worsen their symptoms. Lemon balm is known for its ability to reduce anxiety, promoting a sense of calm and helping to alleviate stress-related symptoms.

2. Improvement in Focus and Concentration

Cognitive Support: Lemon balm may enhance cognitive function, including improving attention and focus. Some studies suggest that it can help with memory and concentration, which are often areas of difficulty for children with ADHD.
Mood Stabilization: Lemon balm can help stabilize mood, reducing irritability and emotional swings, which are common in children with ADHD. A more stable mood can lead to better focus and concentration.

3. Enhancement of Sleep Quality

Better Sleep: Children with ADHD often struggle with sleep issues, such as difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Lemon balm is traditionally used as a sleep aid, and improving sleep quality can have a positive impact on overall ADHD symptoms, including hyperactivity and attention difficulties during the day.

St. John's Wort

St. John's Wort helps to balance mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety:

1. Mood Stabilization

Reduction of Comorbid Depression and Anxiety: Many children and adults with ADHD also experience other symptoms such as with depression and anxiety. St. John’s Wort is widely recognized for its antidepressant effects, which are believed to result from its ability to increase levels of neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain. By improving mood and reducing anxiety, St. John’s Wort might help alleviate some emotional symptoms that exacerbate ADHD, such as irritability, frustration, and lack of motivation.

2. Improvement in Focus and Concentration

Potential Cognitive Benefits: While St. John’s Wort's positive effects on mood and anxiety may indirectly support better cognitive function.

3. Regulation of Sleep

Improved Sleep Patterns: St. John’s Wort has been reported to help regulate sleep patterns in some individuals. Since sleep disturbances are common in ADHD, better sleep may contribute to improvements in attention and behavior during the day.

4. Neuroprotective Effects

Antioxidant Properties: St. John’s Wort contains flavonoids and other compounds with antioxidant properties, which may have neuroprotective effects. Supporting overall brain function simultaneously supports overall cognitive function.

Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm is very effective in helping with an over-active nervous system in children:

1. Calming Effects

Reduction of Hyperactivity: Lemon balm has mild sedative properties that can help reduce restlessness and hyperactivity in children with ADHD. By calming the nervous system, it may help children who are prone to excessive physical activity and impulsivity to feel more settled.
Anxiety and Stress Reduction: Many children with ADHD experience anxiety and stress, which can worsen their symptoms. Lemon balm is known for its ability to reduce anxiety, promoting a sense of calm and helping to alleviate stress-related symptoms.

2. Improvement in Focus and Concentration

Cognitive Support: Lemon balm may enhance cognitive function, including improving attention and focus. Some studies suggest that it can help with memory and concentration, which are often areas of difficulty for children with ADHD.
Mood Stabilization: Lemon balm can help stabilize mood, reducing irritability and emotional swings, which are common in children with ADHD. A more stable mood can lead to better focus and concentration.

3. Enhancement of Sleep Quality

Better Sleep: Children with ADHD often struggle with sleep issues, such as difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Lemon balm is traditionally used as a sleep aid, and improving sleep quality can have a positive impact on overall ADHD symptoms, including hyperactivity and attention difficulties during the day.