Chinese Herbal Formula for Childhood Hyperactivity
Chinese Herbal Prescription (I)
【Name】Childhood Hyperactivity Formula I.
【Composition】Danggui 15g, Bai Zi Ren 10g, Fu Ling 10g, Fu Xiao Mai 20g, Sheng Long Gu 10g, Huang Lian 3g, Gan Cao 1.5g.
【Usage】Intermittent medication. First take 3 doses, decoct and divide into servings. After a 5–10 day break, continue with another 3 doses. 2–3 months constitute one course.?
【Treatment Principle】Nourish heart and calm spirit, strengthen spleen and moderate middle energizer.
【Indications】Childhood hyperactivity due to deficiency of heart and spleen. Symptoms include thin physique, pale complexion, restlessness, excessive movement, poor concentration, emotional instability, impulsive speech, changing interests, inability to finish tasks, slow and wiry pulse.
【Source】Compendium of Chinese Herbal Formulas.
Chinese Herbal Prescription (II)
【Name】Childhood Hyperactivity Formula II.
【Composition】Nv Zhen Zi 15g, Gou Qi Zi 12g, Bai Shao 10g, Sheng Mu Li (pre-boiled) 12g, Zhen Zhu Mu (pre-boiled) 10g, Ye Jiao Teng 12g.
【Usage】One dose daily, decoct three times and take orally.?
【Treatment Principle】Nourish yin of liver and kidney, pacify liver and subdue yang.
【Indications】Childhood hyperactivity.?
【Additions】For deficiency of yin and blood, pale complexion, pale tongue: add Shu Di 10g, E Jiao (melted) 12g; for spleen deficiency and qi weakness, poor appetite, loose stools, fatigue: add Fu Ling 15g, Bai Zhu 6g; for insomnia: add Chao Zao Ren 15g.
【Source】Compendium of Chinese Herbal Formulas<Hyperactivity>