Ginkgo Biloba??? - Alternative Medicine Message Board

66kelrae85 · 01-13-2003, 09:38 AM

Does anyone know if Ginkgo Biloba helps A.D.D.?

My child is having a problem sitting still in class. Doesn't get the hand writing assignments done in class and has a hard time concentrating on the schoolwork. My child has not been diagnosed with ADD. But after reading into it, it sounds like this may be what is wrong with my child. My child is 7yrs old.

Someone suggested using Ginkgo Biloba. I don't know if I should use it or not. Or if I should contact the teacher, counselor at school and the doctor first.

Any suggestions? THANKS

isolated one · 01-13-2003, 11:37 AM

From what you've described, it sounds as though your child does have trouble with attention and focus. However, this new "condition" ADD (or ADHD) is being over diagnosed, resulting in more and more children being put on medication (Just coincidence?). If they attempt to put your child on any ADD meds, I strongly suggest doing some web research to find out just how harmful these drugs can be. Remember, the drug companies are motivated by "profit". I wouldn't simply assume that your best interests are their highest priority. Anyway, I haven't heard too much about Ginkgo Biloba being used for this condition, though it may help in theory because it increases blood circulation. One draw back with this herb is that it has to be taken for 4 to 6 weeks before results are noticed and I don't know how safe it is for children. One possible herb you may want to research is German Chamomile. It's one of the few herbs believed to be safe for children as long as there is no specific allergy to Chamomile. This allergy is rare but very serious. There are stronger herbs for helping with attention and stress but I wouldn't suggest giving them to a child. I hope this helps.

[This message has been edited by gar fla (edited 01-13-2003).]

HumanSpirit · 01-16-2003, 04:39 PM

I agree with Gar. Too many kids and alot bogus research. Take a search vehicle to anti-mental health or read about add/adhd. There is alot more to the story of forced diagnosing of children with ADD/ADHD and other bogus mental illnesses for Federal moneys alloted to the states for the school districts. Check out the "Bounty Hunters Act" enacted by Congress which stopped the advertizing of the mental health and counseling industry and placed penalities and restrictions on the them.

Iloveseung · 02-28-2003, 03:46 AM

Ginko Biloba is excellent in increasing cerebral perfusion. I recommend taking 6-8 focus factor daily. In 2 weeks there will most likely be a remarkable change.

Farmer Sue Tickle · 02-28-2003, 10:09 AM

You might also want to take a harder look at their eating habits. I spent a few days with my nieces and nephews over Christmas and they did nothing but eat bread and chocolate. When they ate they became hyperactive and aggressive and within a few hours they crashed, until they ate again. This would happen 2-3 times per day.

How much soda do they drink (diet or non-diet)? How regular are their eating habits? How much carbohydrate do you think they eat compared to protein and good fats like fish, avocado, nuts, seeds, etc ? Of course kids are very hard to get to eat properly but there are inroads you can make if this truly is to blame.