Daily supplementation with lemon verbena extract decreases subjective energy and parental reports of hyperactivity in children displaying sub-clinical attention deficit hyperactivity disorder-type behaviours: A randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current treatment options for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are limited by factors such as adherence and cost, whilst no treatment options are available for sub-clinical or undiagnosed ADHD. Herbal preparations may therefore offer an alternative approach to the management of symptoms; Aloysia citriodora Paláu (lemon verbena) is a promising candidate.

Aim

To assess the behavioural, cognitive, psychological and physiological effects of 56 days of supplementation with lemon verbena extract (LVE) in children exhibiting symptoms of ADHD at the sub-clinical level.

Methods

This exploratory study followed a randomised, double-blind parallel groups design wherein 120 healthy participants aged 8-17 years received 15 mg/kg bw/d LVE or matched

SUBMITTER: Jackson PA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12287557 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature