Yes you can give Mentat 5 ml. Twice daily. Along with this add Saraswatarist 5ml twice daily after food with water Brahmi vati 0-0-1 at bedtime with milk At this age children should be encouraged and guided, donot pressurize . As age advances academic will improve naturally. Let him have walnuts and almond 2-3 daily .
Take shnaka pushpi syrup 20ml bd, Brahmi vati 1tab bd, rajwadiprash gold 1tsp with milk
Thank you for contacting us, Ayurveda
I can clearly sense your stress and concern as a parent and let me reassure you first of all that what you heard describing is very common, especially in children were intelligent, practical and verbally strong, but not inclined towards reading writing based academics
Your son being born at 27 weeks and now doing well physically is itself a big positive. Many such children grow up with strong oral intelligent curiosity, hands on learning ability but have comparatively lower interest in structured academics, sitting, still writing or memorising This does not mean lack of intelligence or a poor future
Regarding himalayan mental syrup As it is generally safe to give to an 11.5 year old child, when there are issues with concentration, attention, and academic stress
The appropriate dose for his age is 2.5 ML twice daily after food, preferably after breakfast and after dinner You can safely, give it for 2 to 3 months, then review It is not a habit forming and does not tell the child
Mental works best when expectations or realistic It supports focus, memory, and calmness but it will not magically make a child suddenly love, reading, or riding if his natural inclination is different
If concentration difficulty is the main issue, another option is Shankapuspi syrup 5ML twice daily after food This helps mental clarity and learning ability without over stimulation
Limit Screen Time strictly, especially Mobile games and past faced videos as this reduce patience for reading and writing Fix a short study time now, long hours Even 20 to 30 minutes with a gap is enough Encourage learning through discussion, teaching you back, overly drawing, practical examples, rather than forcing long written work Praise effort, not marks, pressure, and repeated comparison can shut down motivation completely
Please also understand that academic performance is not the only measure of success. Many children like your son do extremely well later in life. Once their natural strength are recognised.
Right now, your role is not to fix him to support his confidence and attention
Himalayan mentat syrup can be taken 2.5ml can be taken twice a day.
Don’t pressure him for studies. We are making him such a state that they didn’t want to study due to our talk. We will always compare our students with others.
It is better to realise themselves about the life. Share our experiences and talk to them. Give them a space to talk for what they like. They will achieve it.
Hello I fully understand your parenting ordeal. An intelligent child to confuse but yet to perform in written academic work, this kind of situation makes you worry a lot about their future.
However, I want you to be calm as this type of case is very frequent and a situation that can be handled well, especially among children who were born prematurely.
YOUR CONCERN
Your son is: Age: 11.5 years History: Born at 27 weeks (premature) Main issue: Lack of interest in reading & writing Good oral intelligence and practical understanding Concentration for studies is difficult
Duration: More than 6 months General health: Good, not on any medication
👉 Such a pattern strongly indicates mismatched learning style, attention regulation problem or mild neuro-developmental immaturity, rather than low intelligence.
AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING
According to Ayurveda, this problem is connected with:
Prana Vata imbalance → attention & focus issues Tarpaka Kapha weakness → memory retention difficulty Medha Dhatu undernourishment → learning through writing is affected
Children born prematurely are usually put on long-term Medhya Rasayana to aid brain maturation — this is NOT a disease, just delayed strengthening.
ABOUT HIMALAYAN MENTAT SYRUP
✔️ Certainly, Mentat syrup is good for kids ✔️ It works with: Concentration Memory Mild anxiety Learning efficiency
Your son’s recommended dose: Mentat Syrup: 10 ml twice daily after food Duration: At least 3 months
👉 This product is very mild, non-habit forming, and does not have steroids in its composition.
BETTER & MORE TARGETED AYURVEDIC SUPPORT If you prefer a more targeted method, Mentat may be supplemented or substituted (after 4–6 weeks) with:
INTERNAL MEDICATION
1. Brahmi Ghrita – ¼ tsp once daily with warm milk (morning) Very good for concentration & writing ability
2. Saraswatarishta – 10 ml with equal water once daily (evening) Helps learning confidence & recall
DAILY ROUTINE CHANGES (VERY IMPORTANT)
STUDY HABITS Short study slots: 20 minutes study + 5 min break Encourage oral explanation instead of forced writing
Use: Diagrams Mind maps Helping one more person (the best way of learning!)
LIMIT Too much screen time Late night sleeping
BRAIN FOOD
ADD Cow’s ghee – 1 tsp daily Milk (if accepted) Almonds (2 soaked & peeled) Banana, dates Moong dal, rice Seasonal fruits
STAY AWAY FROM
Fast food Packaged snacks Too much sugar Cold drinks
YOGA & ACTIVITIES
Bhramari Pranayama (5 rounds daily) Light physical activity / sports (very good for focus) Do not compare him to others
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE FOR YOU AS A PARENT ❤️
Your child is clever, only that he doesn’t conform to the traditional exam pattern Many such children later thrive in technology, entrepreneurship, creativity, research Stress and pressure lower one’s ability to learn You are not too late. You are just in time.
A learning assessment (not labeling) could then help determine his strongest learning style.
You are a loving mother, and your worry will be the force that leads his future to the bright side
Best wishes, Dr Snehal Vidhate
take brahmi 2 bd take livtone 1 bd take sankapuspi 1 bd give suvraprashan drop daily empty stomch at morning (8to 10 drops)
Medicines Brahmi Ghrita 1 tsp (5ml) on an empty stomach in the morning with half a cup of warm milk. Syp. Saraswatarishta 3 tsp (15ml) mixed with equal amount of water Twice daily after breakfast and dinner. Syp. Mentat (Himalaya) 2 tsp (10ml) twice daily.
Diet Give 5 soaked almonds (peeled) and 1 walnut every morning. Ghee: Add 1 tsp of Cow Ghee to his dal or rice daily to nourish the nervous system (Majja Dhatu). Avoid: Excess packaged sugar, chocolates, and carbonated drinks, as these increase hyperactivity and reduce focus.
Lifestyle
Massage the scalp with Ksheerabala Taila or Brahmi Taila twice a week at bedtime to calm the mind.
Ensure strictly 8-9 hours of sleep. Irregular sleep worsens concentration issues in preterm children.
No mobile/TV screens 1 hour before bed.
Regards Dr. Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
हिमालयन मेंटैट सिरप अक्सर संज्ञानात्मक कार्यक्षमता को बढ़ाने के लिए सुझाया जाता है, और यह कुछ बच्चों की शैक्षणिक प्रदर्शन में मदद कर सकता है। हालांकि, आपके बेटे के समय से पहले जन्म और विशेष स्थिति को देखते हुए, इसे सावधानी से अपनाना महत्वपूर्ण है। आयुर्वेदिक सिद्धांतों के अनुसार, उसकी याददाश्त और ध्यान को बढ़ाने के लिए उसके पाचन और तंत्रिका तंत्र का समर्थन करना चाहिए। किसी भी सप्लीमेंट को शुरू करने से पहले, मैं सलाह दूंगा कि आप एक आयुर्वेदिक चिकित्सक या बाल रोग विशेषज्ञ से परामर्श लें जो उसकी व्यक्तिगत जरूरतों को समझ सके।
फिलहाल, उसके संतुलन को आहार के माध्यम से समर्थन देना एक समग्र रणनीति है। ऐसे खाद्य पदार्थ शामिल करें जो याददाश्त और एकाग्रता को बढ़ाते हैं, जैसे बादाम (रात भर भिगोकर सुबह छीलकर), अखरोट, और बीज जैसे अलसी या चिया। ओटमील जैसे साबुत अनाज भी उसके मस्तिष्क के स्वास्थ्य को पोषण दे सकते हैं। सुनिश्चित करें कि उसके भोजन गर्म, ताजा और बहुत भारी न हों, हल्के लेकिन पोषक खाद्य पदार्थों पर ध्यान केंद्रित करें।
वात-शामक जीवनशैली उपायों पर भी ध्यान दें—तनाव वात को और असंतुलित कर सकता है, जिससे बेचैनी या कम ध्यान केंद्रित हो सकता है। नियमित दैनिक दिनचर्या को प्रोत्साहित करें, जिसमें सोने और खाने के समय शामिल हों, साथ ही शांत गतिविधियों को शामिल करें। उसे विश्राम, ध्यान, या सरल श्वास अभ्यास जैसे नाड़ी शोधन के लिए समय दें, अगर वह इसे आजमाना चाहता है।
उसके अध्ययन स्थान पर विकर्षणों को सीमित करें और उसे ऐसी गतिविधियों में शामिल करें जो एकाग्रता को बढ़ाती हैं—जैसे पहेलियाँ या कला जो ध्यान की आवश्यकता होती है। कहानियों के प्रति प्रेम को प्रोत्साहित करें, उसे ऑडियोबुक के साथ पढ़ने दें, जो उसकी गति से पढ़ने में रुचि जगा सकता है। सुनिश्चित करें कि उसे पर्याप्त आराम मिल रहा है, कम से कम 8-10 घंटे की नींद।
अगर आयुर्वेदिक तैयारी का उपयोग करने के इच्छुक हैं, तो किसी विशेषज्ञ से परामर्श करें ताकि वे यह समझ सकें कि कोई विशेष फॉर्मूलेशन या दृष्टिकोण उसकी प्रकृति और वर्तमान संतुलन के लिए बेहतर हो सकता है। उसके मानसिक स्वास्थ्य का ध्यान रखें, यह सुनिश्चित करते हुए कि वह कभी भी दबाव महसूस न करे, क्योंकि इस उम्र के बच्चे तनाव के प्रति संवेदनशील होते हैं, जो उनकी प्रदर्शन क्षमता को प्रभावित कर सकता है।
HELLO,
From Ayurveda ,your son’s symptoms suggest a combination of -Vata predominance= difficult in focus, restlessness, dislike for sitting tasks like reading/writing -Mild kapha imbalance = lack of motivation toward academics -Medha dhatu (intellect and memory) unerdevelopment= common n children born premature -Manovaha srotas imbalance= affects concentration, intrest, and discipline
IMPORTANT POINT -Intellegence is present (good oral and practical skills), but learning expression (writing/reading) is weak. This is not laziness or low IQ.
2) ABOUT HIMALAYA MENTATE SYRUP
IS IT SAFE? yes, Himalaya mental syrup is generally safe for children when given in the correct dose
WHAT IT DOES -improves memory, concentration, and learning ability -reduces mental fatigue -supports cognitive development
LIMITATIONS -It is supportive, not a complete solution -works best along with routine correction, diet, and mental practices
RECOMMENDED DOSE -2.5ml twice daily after food =this dose is appropriate for his age You may try it for 6-8 weeks, then reassess.
3) BETTER AYURVEDIC MEDICINES If you want a stronger and more classical Ayurvedic approach, the following work better than mentate along,
1) SARASWATRISTA= 5ml + equal water, once daily after food =improves speech, learning, memory, confidence
2) BRAHMI GHRITA= 1/2 tsp at night with warm milk excellet for focus , writing skills, neurodevelopment (especially in premature children)
3) MANDUKAPARNI SYRUP= 2.5 ml once daily in morning =enhances attention span and calmness
If using Brahmi ghrita, Mentat can be stopped
DIET= MOST IMPORTANT (without this, medicine won’'t work)
INCLUDE -warm milk daily -cow ghee 1 tsp daily -almond paste 2 soaked almonds, morning -dates, raisins -home cooked, warm meals
AVOID -packaged snacks -cold drinks -excess screen time eating -junk food
DAILY ROUTINE CORRECTION (very crucial) your son’s routine currently shows excess playtime, which increase Vata imbalance
IDEAL ROUTINE -fixed wake up and sleep time -study time in small blocks (15-20 min), not Lon hours -writing practice only 5-10 lines daily, no pressure -outdoor play is good, but must be structured
Never compare him with the children
SIMPLE MEDITATION AND YOGIC PRACTICES
DAILY (5-7 min only) -Deep breathing= 10 slow breaths -Bhramari pranayam= 5 times -Trataka= 1 minutes These greatly improve focus and calmness
WHEN TO SEEK FURTHER EVALUATION If after 3 months of proper Ayurvedic management -writing remains extremely poor -severe attention issues persists Then a learning assessment (For ADHD, or specific learning difficult) may be used This is not a failure and many intelligent children need structured support
REASSURANCE FOR YOU -Your son is intelligent -premature children often blood later -Ayurveda focuses on gradual brain nourishment, not force You are doing the right thing by addressing this early.
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
