{"id":5751,"date":"2025-09-05T17:13:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T21:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=5751"},"modified":"2025-09-05T17:13:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T21:13:31","slug":"calming-hyper-kids-with-herbs-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/05\/calming-hyper-kids-with-herbs-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Calming Hyper Kids with Herbs"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Calming<\/div>\n
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Noah was a hyperactive child. Noah\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s parents had been working with him for some years, and after a tremendous amount of trial and error, they discovered that when Noah stayed away from refined sugar, he was quite normal, but as soon as he ate anything that had the smallest amount, he would go crazy.<\/p>\n

Recently they had a powerful reminder of this. It was during an Easter party that Noah slipped away from his grandmother, who was watching him, and gobbled a few chocolate eggs. A short time later, Noah jumped onto a table and began spinning wildly and yelling at the top of his lungs\u00e2\u20ac\u201cmuch to the shock of other party-goers.<\/p>\n

Noah was smaller than most kids his age, but he was exceptionally active and bright. Several doctors they had taken him to had offered drugs such as Ritalin, which is a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153mild\u00e2\u20ac\u009d central nervous system stimulant, according to the Physicians Desk Reference (PDR), 43rd ed., 1989.<\/p>\n

This didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t seem to help much. In fact, Noah seemed to get more nervous and anxious, and began to lose his appetite while on the drug. Noah\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s parents experimented with many other ways to maintain a balance in his system and avoid symptoms of hyperactivity and his occasional problem with holding his attention in school. The following is what they learned.<\/p>\n

This didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t seem to help much. In fact, Noah seemed to get more nervous and anxious, and began to lose his appetite while on the drug. Noah\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s parents experimented with many other ways to maintain a balance in his system and avoid symptoms of hyperactivity and his occasional problem with holding his attention in school. The following is what they learned.<\/p>\n

It is interesting to review current allopathic medical thinking on the condition, in order to understand some of the ways in which our society considers this condition, as well as ways it is likely to be viewed when a child is taken to a medical doctor. Other holistic therapies will follow.<\/p>\n

What is Hyperactivity in Kids?<\/h3>\n

According to the PDR, pathological hyperactivity in kids is sometimes called Attention Deficit Disorder, Hyperkinetic Child Syndrome, or Minor Cerebral Dysfunction. Although the PDR recommends using Ritalin, other factors\u00e2\u20ac\u201c psychological, educational, and social\u00e2\u20ac\u201care also mentioned in passing.<\/p>\n

This disorder is said to be characterized by \u00e2\u20ac\u0153the following group of developmentally inappropriate symptoms: moderate-to-severe distractibility, short attention span, hyperactivity, emotional lability, and impulsivity.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Learning disability and inability to concentrate in school or at home might also be present. The syndrome is often diagnosed with the use of an EEG.<\/p>\n

Many natural health practitioners and herbalists view severe hyperactivity in children as being closely related to emotional and physical nourishment. The child may be starved for affection, attention, or important nutrients that aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t available in some modern fast-food diets. Considering the prevalence of these kinds of diets in the cities today, it is surprising the problem is not more widespread than it is.<\/p>\n

Kids are often extremely active and energetic. They have abundant energy, and to the adult eye, it is often undirected and scattered, making it seem more out of control than it actually is. But very young people often have a rhythm and innate sense of their own about the way in which their energy is moving. However, they often do not have the discrimination to know when an activity is excessive.<\/p>\n

This is where gentle, firm guidance is needed to help the child direct this energy into balanced and healthful channels. For instance, instead of running around and yelling wildly in the house, a good bike ride, skateboard ride, or outdoor game is equally satisfying.<\/p>\n

However, they often do not have the discrimination to know when an activity is excessive. This is where gentle, firm guidance is needed to help the child direct this energy into balanced and healthful channels. For instance, instead of running around and yelling wildly in the house, a good bike ride, skateboard ride, or outdoor game is equally satisfying.<\/p>\n

What is hyperactive? It is possible that the parents are feeling stressed because of work, finances, or other common stresses and are resisting the child\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s naturally speedy energy. They might feel like they want to slow the child down, control that energy in a heavy-handed way, and force the child to slow down to their speed. Many parents have discovered that when they are<\/p>\n

Many parents have discovered that when they are really with their kids and offer them the close and frequent contact they need, both physically and mentally, hyperactivity is less of a problem.<\/p>\n

Most Important Factors of Child Hyperactivity
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Emotional\/Relationship Issues<\/strong><\/p>\n

* Lack of physical touching, expressions of caring and love
\n* Not touching in with children often\u2013sharing activities and interests
\n* Not helping children to channel their energy in positive ways<\/p>\n

Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n

* Refined sugar products (soft drinks, candy, honey, dried fruits, fruit juice)
\n* Processed foods with food additives, artificial coloring
\n* Food allergens (the most common are pasteurized dairy products, eggs, wheat, and nightshade family foods\u2013i.e., tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes)<\/p>\n

Other Environmental Factors<\/strong><\/p>\n

* Heavy metal contamination (like lead from house paint or mercury from fillings)
\n* Artificial lighting
\n* Strong electromagnetic fields
\n* Noise pollution<\/p>\n

Sugar Blues\u00e2\u20ac\u201cHerbal Alternatives<\/h3>\n

It’s easy to say cut the sugar, but often not so easy to keep kids away from it. Fortunately, today there are numerous alternatives in natural health stores. I have found that more complex carbohydrate-based sweeteners such as organic brown rice syrup or barley malt are less stimulating. There are a number of commercially-available treats containing these.<\/p>\n

Two Herbal sweeteners that really work well are stevia (the sweet herb) and\u00a0Licorice<\/a>. To use stevia leaf, simply make a tea (1\/2 tsp to a cup of water\u00e2\u20ac\u201clet steep for 15 minutes) and add 1\/8 cup to a small amount of barley malt or brown rice syrup to enhance the sweet flavor. This combination helps mask stevia\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s<\/p>\n

Two Herbal sweeteners that really work well are stevia (the sweet herb) and\u00a0Licorice<\/a>. To use stevia leaf, simply make a tea (1\/2 tsp to a cup of water\u00e2\u20ac\u201clet steep for 15 minutes) and add 1\/8 cup to a small amount of barley malt or brown rice syrup to enhance the sweet flavor. This combination helps mask stevia\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s<\/p>\n

There are a number of commercially-available treats containing these. Two Herbal sweeteners that really work well are stevia (the sweet herb) and\u00a0Licorice<\/a>. To use stevia leaf, simply make a tea (1\/2 tsp to a cup of water\u00e2\u20ac\u201clet steep for 15 minutes) and add 1\/8 cup to a small amount of barley malt or brown rice syrup to enhance the sweet flavor. This combination helps mask stevia\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s slightly bitter flavor. Stevia tastes sweet, but it will not stimulate the metabolism.<\/p>\n

The herb originates from South America, where it has been used in Paraguay in foods and beverages for centuries. Interestingly, it is the sweetener that makes Coca-Cola sweet in Japan. Currently, the Food and Drug Administration is trying to prevent the importation and sale of the herb in this country. The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the herb industry\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s trade association has recently submitted a petition to FDA, requesting that stevia<\/p>\n

This combination helps mask stevia\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s slightly bitter flavor. Stevia tastes sweet, but it will not stimulate the metabolism. The herb originates from South America, where it has been used in Paraguay in foods and beverages for centuries. Interestingly, it is the sweetener that makes Coca-Cola sweet in Japan. Currently, the Food and Drug Administration is trying to prevent the importation and sale of the herb in this country. The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the herb industry\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s trade association has recently submitted a petition to FDA, requesting that stevia<\/p>\n

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the herb industry\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s trade association has recently submitted a petition to FDA, requesting that stevia be granted \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status, allowing it to be used freely in various products for consumption. If you would like to support this effort, you can write to your congresspeople, the White House and the FDA, requesting that stevia be recognized as safe to trade without restriction.<\/p>\n

Alternative treats for hyperactive children Instead of soft drinks (many of which are loaded with sugar) or bottled fruit juices, which contains a considerable amount of fructose, there are a number of delicious Herbal Teas that can be sweetened with stevia or Licorice.<\/p>\n

Treats for a Hyperactive Child<\/h3>\n

Herbal teas such as Camomile,\u00a0Peppermint<\/a>,\u00a0Spearmint<\/a>, Orange peel, Cinnamon and hibiscus sweetened with stevia or Licorice.<\/p>\n

Hibiscus Cooler<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hibiscus 3 parts
\nOrange Peel 1 part
\nCinnamon 1 part<\/p>\n

*Try adding a small handful of fresh\u00a0Spearmint<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Peppermint<\/a>\u00a0leaves to the final blend<\/p>\n

**Sweeten with apple juice (1 part juice to 4 parts tea) or use stevia tea<\/p>\n

Drink it chilled, or make into popsicles by pouring into molds and freezing<\/p>\n

Another Calming food:<\/strong>\u00a0Celery and lettuce have a calming effect on the nerves\u00e2\u20ac\u201ctry Celery stuffed with nut butter, etc.<\/p>\n

Herbs for Hyperactivity<\/h3>\n

Here are Herbs that many herbalists recommend for hyperactivity, all of which are widely available in natural food stores as single Herbs or included in formulas. Herbs are generally purchased in Bulk to make teas, or as finished products like capsules, tablets or liquid extracts.<\/p>\n

I have found that liquid extracts are especially useful for children because they can be disguised in tea or juice. The dose can easily be regulated between 1 or 2 drops up to 40 or 50, which is appropriate for kids, depending on age and size. These liquids work quickly (in 10-20 minutes) compared with powdered herb products, which may take up to an hour.<\/p>\n

Herbal Remedies<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0red clover<\/a>\u00a0Blossom<\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201can excellent choice in any tea blend, as it is considered a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153blood purifier\u00e2\u20ac\u009d as well as a gentle nerve relaxant. Would facilitate in cleansing the blood of Toxins\/chemicals, while calming and is recommended used over a long period of time. Use as a tea\u00e2\u20ac\u201c1 tsp\/cup of water; steep 20 minutes, drink 1\/2 cup morning and evening.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Chamomile<\/a><\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201csafe, effective, gentle and good-tasting relaxant for children.<\/p>\n

2. Lime Blossom<\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201cstronger but still a safe, relaxing herb.<\/p>\n

3. Valerian<\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201ca central nervous system relaxant; excellent as a tea or fresh plant liquid or powdered extract\u00e2\u20ac\u201cone of the strongest natural Herbal sedatives, but non-narcotic and not habit-forming.<\/p>\n

4. Catnip<\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201canother mild sleep aid and relaxing herb, safe for children.<\/p>\n

5. California poppy<\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201ca safe sedative for children; recommended for hyperactivity and\u00a0Sleeplessness<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6. Wild lettuce<\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201csafe and mild sleep aid and sedative; usually mixed with other Herbs.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Lemon Balm<\/a><\/strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u201cLemon-tasting herb which has a mild relaxing effect.<\/p>\n

8. Hyperactivity is a form of stress<\/strong>, and the child should also be treated with Avena (wild oats), a nervine tonic and nutritive, and\u00a0Vitamin C<\/a>\u00a0and B-Complex Vitamins.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: Parents can also benefit from the above as well since they would also be under stress with a hyperactive child.<\/p>\n

Other Natural Ways to Calm<\/h3>\n

**Make sure to add lots of sea vegetation to the diet\u00e2\u20ac\u201ca great way to ensure the child is getting adequate mineral ions which is essential for proper nerve function.<\/p>\n

**Try giving a child an Herbal bath or foot soak\u00e2\u20ac\u201cthis is a traditional way of relaxing\u00e2\u20ac\u201cadd either a tea of Lavender blossoms or one of the other sedative Herbs, such as Lime Blossom (Linden).<\/p>\n

** Yoga exercises for children can help relax and center.<\/p>\n

*Massage, acupoints\u00e2\u20ac\u201ckids love to be touched.<\/p>\n

Traditional Chinese Medicine views hyperactivity as a result of a hot liver. Holly Eagle, OMD, CA of Ancient Roots Medical, located in Santa Cruz, CA., says that in her experience working with hyperactive children she has noticed that a diet which is too acidic contributes to irritability and agitation in children.<\/p>\n

In addition, Dr. Eagle says there is a tendency toward excitability when growth hormone is more active, for instance during periods of growth spurts.<\/p>\n

Irritations to a child\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s system, such as new teeth are coming in, etc. can be a factor. She feels that children who have problems with sweets tend to be restless at night.<\/p>\n

The Japanese call hyperactivity the \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcSweet Bug\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 disease, and it is associated with symptoms of itchy, restless feelings, and\u00a0Sleeplessness<\/a>\u00a0at night. Dr. Eagle says that touching the child with a light touch is very helpful and effective during times of hyperactivity, and this includes before bed to help induce a better sleep.<\/p>\n

She also recommends cooling the liver fire with the Chinese Herbal patent formula \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcHsiao Yao Wan\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 \u2013 Bupleurum Sedative Pills. This famous Chinese patent remedy is widely available in herb stores. Give the child about 6-8 of the small Black pills 3 times daily for a few weeks.<\/p>\n

The importance of a good diet cannot be over stressed.<\/p>\n

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