Hello That’s a really good question! Kids’ bodies are still developing, so we need to be careful, even with good herbs.
Here’s the short answer:
Yes, but not all four herbs together, and definitely not adult doses.
For a 10-year-old: * Brahmi – okay * Shankhpushpi – okay * Shatavari – maybe okay * Ashwagandha – be careful!
Why the caution? Kids are naturally in a growth phase. Giving too many of these types of herbs at once can:
* Mess with their natural hormones * Possibly start puberty too early * Cause tummy troubles * Create a need for them
So, less is more. Here’s a breakdown of each herb for a 10-year-old:
1. Brahmi (Best) * Great for: * Memory * Focus * Worries * Exam stress * Dose: * ¼ of what an adult takes * (Usually around 125–250 mg, once a day)
2. Shankhpushpi (Also good) * Good for: * Overthinking * Trouble sleeping * Feeling nervous * Dose: * Same as Brahmi
3. Shatavari (Only if they really need it) * Use it if they: * Don’t weigh enough * Get sick a lot * Have a weak tummy * Don’t use it if they: * Weigh too much * Show early signs of puberty
4. Ashwagandha (Go easy) * Ashwagandha: * Changes hormones * Can increase testosterone * Is strong * For kids: Only if they are very weak, underweight, worried, or always sick. * Don’t just give it to them regularly. * Your 1500 mg tablet is a lot for an adult, so NO WAY for a kid!
Safest combo for a 10-year-old, if you’re aiming for better mental health/focus:
* Option A (Best) * Just Brahmi * Or Brahmi + Shankhpushpi
That should be enough.
How long can they take them? * 4 to 8 weeks. * Then stop for a while. * Don’t give them these herbs for months without a break.
What’s even better than tablets? For kids, what they do every day is more helpful than herbs:
* Good sleep * No phones at night * Playing outside * Nuts (like almonds and walnuts) * Cow ghee * Warm milk
These things naturally help their brain and nerves.
My honest advice: For a healthy 10-year-old:
* ❌ Don’t give all four herbs at once * ❌ Don’t give adult doses of Ashwagandha * ✔ Use a little Brahmi or Shankhpushpi if you need to * ✔ It’s better to give a little help than to give them too much
A key thing to remember: Kids grow best when we support their bodies, not try to take over.
Less is better.
Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) Traditionally used for memory and focus in children. - Form: Syrup or powder is preferred over tablets. - Dosage: About 250–500 mg daily (much lower than adult dose). - Anupana: Warm milk or honey.
Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) Commonly given to children for concentration and calmness. - Form: Syrup (like Dabur Shankhpushpi) is widely used for kids. - Dosage: 1–2 teaspoons daily. - Anupana: Warm milk or water.
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) More often used for nourishment and immunity. - Form: Powder or syrup is gentler for children. - Dosage: 250–500 mg daily. - Anupana: Warm milk.
- Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) ⚠️ Caution: The tablet you have (Prowise 1500 mg) is an adult-strength dose. - For children, the safe range is 125–250 mg daily. - Giving 1500 mg at once is too high for a 10-year-old. - If you want to use Ashwagandha, look for pediatric formulations (syrup or lower-dose powder).
🚨 Important Safety Notes - Children’s metabolism and tolerance are different—always use pediatric formulations (syrups, powders) rather than adult tablets. - Start with very small doses and observe tolerance. - Avoid combining all four herbs at once; introduce one at a time. - Commercial brands like Dabur and Himalaya often have child-friendly syrups (Brahmi, Shankhpushpi) that are safer than tablets.
Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT
Yes u can give half tab or 1/2 tsp dose
Well I want to know why you are giving these medicines to your child May be I can suggest something better
मैं उसकी एकाग्रता को सुधारना चाहता हूँ और वो थोड़ा ज्यादा सक्रिय भी है।
Ok In that case start changing day to day lifestyle …avoid watching phones etc for long time And for treatment point Brahmi vati-1/2 tablet twice Ashwagandha -1/2 tsp with milk twice Meditation is must For good sleep
HELLO,
For focus + mild hyperactivity in 10 year old, Ayurveda takes a calming stabilising approach rather than stimulating or heavy tonics
This pattern usually reflects -Vata dominance (restlessness, impulsivity) -sometimes Rajo guna excess (over stimulation) -Not weakness, so balya herbs like Ashwagandha are not first choice
GOAL -calm the mind -sharpen memory -support nervous system gently
BEST HERBS FOR YOUR CHILD
1) BRAHMI= PRIMARY HERB -improves attention, memory, learning -reduces mental over activit -safe for long term use in children
DOSE VERY IMPORTANT -125 mg once daily -morning after breakfast Tablet= give 1/4 tab only (if tab is 500 mg)
2) SHANKHAPUSHPI- calming support -reduces hyperactivity -improves impulse control -supports sleep quality
DOSE -125 mg daily -evenig, after meals -tablets= 1/4 tab
AVOID FOR NOW -Ashwagandha= too heating, can worsen restlessness -Shatavari= unnecessary , heavy for this goal
SAFE COMBINATION (do not give everything)
OPTION A (best and simple) -Brahmi alone for 4 weeks -> assess improvement
OPTION B (if hyperactivity is prominent) -Morning= brahmi 125 mg -Evening= shankhpushpi 125 mg
Do not exceed these dose
IMPORTANT ADMINISTRATION RULES -always give after meals -avoid giving at night if it causes alertness -do not combine with caffeine, chocolate, junk food -avoid screen time before bedtime
DIET AND LIFESTYLE SUPPORT VERY IMPORTANT
REDUCE -packaged snacks -artifical colors/ flavours -excess sugar -cold drinks
INCREASE -warm, freshly cooked meals -milk with a pinch of nutmeg at night -regular sleep timing
DAILY PRACTICES -outdoor play not screens -simple breathing= slow deep breaths * 5 minute -consistent routine very important for children
WHEN TO EXPECT RESULTS -Calming= 7-10 days -Focus and attention= 3-4 weeks -best results when combined with routine + diet
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
हाँ, सभी चार आमतौर पर 10 साल के बच्चों के लिए कम, समायोजित खुराक में सुरक्षित हैं, लेकिन केवल अल्पकालिक (अधिकतम 4-8 सप्ताह) और मार्गदर्शन के तहत।
ये मस्तिष्क टॉनिक और पोषण देने वाले होते हैं, जो बच्चों में ध्यान, शांति और विकास के लिए आमतौर पर उपयोग किए जाते हैं।
अनुशंसित बाल खुराक (10 वर्ष) 1 ब्राह्मी टैबलेट (डाबर/हिमालया) – ½ टैबलेट दिन में एक बार (सुबह) 2 शतावरी टैबलेट – ½ टैबलेट दिन में एक बार (शाम) 3 शंखपुष्पी टैबलेट – ½ टैबलेट दिन में एक बार (सुबह या रात) 4 अश्वगंधा 1500 मिग्रा (प्रोवाइज), पूरी टैबलेट न दें, बहुत ज्यादा है। ¼ टैबलेट (~375 मिग्रा) दिन में एक बार रात में दें (या कैप्सूल खोलकर ⅓–½ पाउडर का उपयोग करें)
½ टैबलेट को क्रश करें या पाउडर + ½ चम्मच शहद या गर्म दूध के साथ दें, निगलने में आसान भोजन के बाद दें (कभी खाली पेट नहीं) पहले 5-7 दिनों के लिए ऊपर दी गई खुराक का आधा शुरू करें और ढीले मल, उनींदापन या पेट खराब होने पर ध्यान दें अधिकतम 4-8 सप्ताह लगातार, फिर 2 सप्ताह का ब्रेक और पुनर्मूल्यांकन करें
कब बचें या रोकें यदि ढीला मोशन, अत्यधिक नींद, पेट खराब हो तो तुरंत रोक दें बिना बाल रोग विशेषज्ञ/आयुर्वेदिक डॉक्टर की निगरानी के दीर्घकालिक न दें अश्वगंधा 1500 मिग्रा टैबलेट वयस्कों की ताकत है – बच्चों में खुराक बहुत कम होनी चाहिए
सादर डॉ. गुरसिमरन जीत सिंह एमडी पंचकर्म
If there is any issue you can gv or else just Shankapuspi in syrup form is enough
BRAHMI CAN BE GIVEN SAFELY TO A TEN YEAR OLD IN LOW DOSE IT HELPS IMPROVE CONCENTRATION CALMNESS AND SLEEP IT SHOULD BE GIVEN ONLY HALF THE ADULT TABLET ONCE DAILY AFTER FOOD
SHANKHPUSHPI IS ALSO SAFE FOR CHILDREN AND IS VERY USEFUL FOR ANXIETY RESTLESSNESS AND POOR FOCUS AGAIN ONLY HALF TABLET ONCE DAILY AFTER FOOD IS SUFFICIENT AND THERE IS NO NEED TO GIVE FULL DOSE
SHATAVARI IS A NOURISHING HERB BUT IN CHILDREN IT IS NOT ROUTINELY REQUIRED UNLESS THERE IS CLEAR WEAKNESS POOR WEIGHT OR LOW IMMUNITY IF THE CHILD IS OTHERWISE HEALTHY IT CAN BE AVOIDED OR GIVEN IN VERY SMALL DOSE
ASHWAGANDHA NEEDS CAUTION IN CHILDREN THE PROWISE ASHWAGANDHA 1500 MG TABLET IS A STRONG ADULT DOSE AND SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN TO A TEN YEAR OLD WITHOUT PROPER MEDICAL ASSESSMENT IT CAN SOMETIMES CAUSE HEAVINESS DIGESTIVE DISTURBANCE OR EXCESS SEDATION IN CHILDREN
THERE IS ALSO NO NEED TO GIVE MANY MEDICINES TOGETHER FOR A CHILD ONE MILD HERB IS USUALLY ENOUGH DEPENDING ON THE SYMPTOMS OVERMEDICATION CAN DISTURB AGNI
IF THE CHILD HAS ANXIETY POOR CONCENTRATION RESTLESSNESS OR SLEEP ISSUES THEN BRAHMI OR SHANKHPUSHPI ALONE IN LOW DOSE IS SUFFICIENT ALONG WITH GOOD DIET PROPER SLEEP AND A CALM ROUTINE
IF YOU SHARE THE EXACT PROBLEM OF THE CHILD I CAN GUIDE YOU IN A SAFE AND BALANCED AYURVEDIC WAY
YES GIVE ALSO GIVE SUVRNAPRASHAN DROP AT PUKSHYA NAKSHTRA
