Valerian and lemon balm for concentration and hyperactivity in children

Welcome to this week’s Monday Study Rundown! Today, we are exploring an interesting study on the use of valerian root and lemon balm extracts to support concentration and reduce hyperactivity in primary school children. Here’s what the research found: “Improvement of Hyperactivity, Concentration Difficulties, and Impulsiveness in Primary School Children Treated with Valerian Root and […]

St. John’s Wort, Valerian, and Passionflower for “nervous agitation” in children

This week, let’s dive into a compelling German study on a triple herbal blend with St. John’s Wort, Valerian, and Passionflower for “nervous agitation” in children.  Study Highlights: Cool Findings: References: Trompetter, I., Krick, B. & Weiss, G. Herbal triplet in treatment of nervous agitation in children. Wien Med Wochenschr 163, 52–57 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10354-012-0165-1

Valerian for Children: An Effective and Safe Alternative for ADHD and Sleep Disturbances?

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) has a long history of use in traditional medicine for a variety of conditions, notably its application as a sleep aid and treatment for anxiety. Today, its application has expanded to include attention deficit and hyperactivity syndromes, helping to calm and focus the mind.1 Despite its historical and contemporary uses in adult populations, […]