Greek mountain tea in ADHD
ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders in children and adolescents — popularly known as “Zappelphilipp syndrome.” Germany's Federal Ministry of Health estimates 2–6 percent of children and adolescents are affected, more often boys than girls.
Three main characteristics
- Hyperactivity
- Inattention
- Impulsivity
Conventional treatment relies on methylphenidate-based medication, now prescribed only by behavioural-disorder specialists following a comprehensive diagnosis, with regular treatment interruptions required since a 2010 amendment to Germany's Pharmaceutical Guidelines.
The private research institute IBAM, with the University Medical Center Freiburg, has published case studies on Greek mountain tea as an herbal alternative.
Two examples
Mild to moderate difficulty with concentration and attention, impulse control disorder with verbally aggressive lapses, oppositional behaviour toward parents.
Intervention: 1 litre of mountain tea daily. Within the first week, parents noticed reduced tension, better listening, and fewer interruptions. By week four, she preferred switching to another form after recognizing the improvement herself.
Moderate impairment of attention and concentration, high distractibility, strong inner unrest, emotional instability, constant interruptions during conversation.
Intervention: 2 litres of mountain tea daily, spread through the day. From the first week, significant improvement in concentration and attention, better impulse control and stress tolerance, sustained over several months of continued use.
Source: www.ibam.de
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