Children's ADHD

Preparation:

• Serve oily fish 3× per week: baked salmon, tinned sardines on toast, salmon fishcakes.
• For children who refuse fish: high-dose fish oil supplement (EPA:DHA 2:1 ratio).

Dosage:

• 3 oz oily fish 3× weekly, or 1,000–2,000 mg combined EPA+DHA supplement daily

Modern Nutritional Medicine

Preparation:

• Offer a daily snack of 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds + small handful of almonds.
• Add to oatmeal, smoothies, or eat alone.

Dosage:

• 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds + small handful almonds daily (or zinc 10–20 mg + magnesium glycinate 100–200 mg supplement)

Modern Nutritional Medicine

Preparation:

• 1–2 eggs daily in any form.
• Scrambled, boiled, poached.
• The yolk is the choline source — do not use egg-white only preparations.

Dosage:

• 1–2 eggs daily

Modern Nutritional Medicine

Preparation:

• Steep 1 tsp lemon balm + 1 tsp chamomile in 300 ml boiled water, 8 min covered.
• Strain.
• Add honey.
• Serve warm at 3–4pm when child returns from school.

Dosage:

• 120–180 ml (children), 240 ml (teens).
• 1× daily in afternoon.
• Can repeat at bedtime.

Western Herbalism / Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Commercial alcohol-free glycerite blend or custom formulation.
• Shake well.
• Dispense via dropper.

Dosage:

• Children (5–12y): 2–3 ml in water or juice, 2× daily (morning and afternoon).
• Teens: 3–5 ml, 2× daily.
• Requires 6–8 weeks for full effect.

Avoid if:

• Must be alcohol-free glycerite for children
• Not combined with prescription stimulants without medical guidance

Western Herbalism / Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Ashwagandha and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Brahmi and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Gotu Kola and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Shankhpushpi and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Centella (Ji Xue Cao) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Lion's Mane (Hou Tou Gu) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Valerian and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Lemon Balm and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Passionflower and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Ginkgo and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Gotukola (Lankan Gotu Kola) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)

Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Naruval (Nardostachys) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)

Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Spikenard (Khmer Nard) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)

Khmer Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Ghyo Tapre (Brahmi) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Himalayan & Nepali Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend 1 cup frozen blueberries + 1 banana + 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 200 ml oat milk.
• Optionally add bacopa powder or fish oil.

Dosage:

• 240–350 ml daily, ideally as breakfast or after-school snack

Modern Nutritional / Western Herbalism

How to make:

1. Melt beeswax, shea butter, and coconut oil together in a double boiler on low heat.
2. Add calendula-infused olive oil and stir until combined.
3. Remove from heat and cool to 40°C — mixture begins to thicken.
4. In a separate bowl, combine aloe vera gel and vitamin E oil.
5. Slowly pour the oil mixture into the aloe while blending with a hand mixer.
6. Blend until a smooth, creamy lotion forms.
7. Pour into sterilised glass jars immediately — do not add essential oils.
8. Allow to cool completely before sealing.

How to make:

1. Melt beeswax in a double boiler until liquid.
2. Add coconut oil and shea butter, stirring until fully combined.
3. Remove from heat and cool to 45°C.
4. Add essential oils at this point — adding to very hot oil destroys the therapeutic compounds.
5. Pour into tins or wide-mouth jars and allow to set.

How to make:

1. Blend rolled oats in a food processor or blender until a fine flour-like powder forms.
2. Test colloidal consistency: add 1 tsp to a glass of warm water — it should turn the water milky white and feel silky.
3. Grind dried calendula flowers to a fine powder.
4. Brew 2 chamomile tea bags in 500ml boiling water for 10 min. Cool.
5. Run a lukewarm bath (NOT hot — heat worsens eczema and itch).
6. Pour chamomile tea directly into bath.
7. Sprinkle oat powder and calendula powder into water while swirling.
8. Add baking soda if using.
9. Swirl bath water to distribute evenly.

How to make:

1. Make the elderberry decoction and thyme infusion separately. Strain both very thoroughly — no plant particles.
2. Cool completely to room temperature.
3. Combine both teas in a clean bottle.
4. Add honey and stir until completely dissolved.
5. Add lemon juice and mix.
6. Transfer to a small spray bottle.
7. Refrigerate and use within 5 days.