Hello Thank you for sharing your concerns and reaching out with this question. I am really impressed with your concern about your son’s mental and emotional well-being. Depression and ADHD, especially when the symptoms are quite severe, should be handled with a lot of care, safe treatment, and support for a long period — and Ayurveda can be a very good additional-support to his present supplements
YOUR SON’S CURRENT STATUS
Problems: Depression + ADHD Period: > 6 months Severity: extreme, constant supervision is required Deficiencies: Vitamin D deficiency Current supplements: Magnesium L-threonate Omega-3 Vitamin D Direct Answer to Your Question
✅ YES
Your son can use Brahmi and Shankhpushpi
He can take these herbs along with magnesium, omega-3, and vitamin D. There are NO harmful interactions if these are taken in the right doses.
Actually, these mixes are complementation, not contradiction.
AYURVEDIC KNOWLEDGE
The son’s condition indicates:
Manovaha srotas dushti Vata–Pitta imbalance Low Satva bala ADHD → Vata dominance (restlessness, inattention)
Depression → Pitta depletion + Kapha avarana
👉 Brahmi & Shankhpushpi belong to Medhya Rasayana –they regenerate the brain, soothe the mind, and increase concentration without sleepiness.
HOW BRAHMI & SHANKHPUSHPI HELP
BRAHMI
Improves focus, memory & learning Anxiety and mental fatigue are relieved Helps balance neurotransmitters Very effective in ADHD
SHANKHAPUSHPI
Helps quiet the mind Reduces In a state of low mood and irritability, stimulation is lessened Improves sleep quality
Depression and emotional instability, most likely, problems that can be solved with the help of Shankhpushpi
Both of them together work to amplify each other’s effects.
WHICH IS BETTER: BRAHMI GHRITA or TABLETS?
THE BEST CHOICE FOR YOUR SON: 👉 BRAHMI GHRITA
Why Brahmi Ghrita is better in this case: –It is able to cross the blood–brain barrier more efficiently –Ghee nourishes Majja dhatu & Ojas
–More effective in: Depression ADHD Emotional instability Low motivation
It works in a more gentle and profound way than tablets
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE (SAFE & PRACTICAL)
👉Brahmi Ghrita Dose: ½ teaspoon once daily Time: Morning, empty stomach With: Warm milk or warm water
👉 Shankhpushpi Syrup Syrup: 10 ml at night after food
HOW TO SPACELY WITH THE CURRENT SUPPLEMENTS
Morning: Brahmi Ghrita Vitamin D (if prescribed)
Afternoon / Evening: Omega-3
Night: Magnesium L-threonate Shankhpushpi
✔ This spacing does not allow for overlap and facilitates absorption.
IMPORTANT SAFETY POINTS
These Ayurvedic drugs are safe in terms of dependence Do NOT stop any supplements abruptly Effects are gradual, not instant At night, refrain from taking too much caffeine, eating junk food, and watching…
Consistency is key You are making the right move at the right moment.
Brahmi + Shankhpushpi, together with his current supplements, can gently stabilize his mind, and improve concentration
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
