Managing My Child's Anger and Hyperactivity - #49890

HYPERCTIVITY and anger issue is very common now a days in children . causes- 1. weak digestion 2. more screen time 3. lack of nutrition treatment - 1. sn herbals suvarnasanskaram in avaleh form 2 gm per day empty stomach 2. shankhpushpi syrup 2 spoon two times after food . reconsult after 1 month. avoid fast food oily spicy junk food engage child in creative activites reduce screen time

It’s common phenomenon nowadays. Don’t get angry on him. Treat him politely. Don’t provide him oily spicy processed and packed foods. Arvindasav 10ml twice before meal with lukewarm water. Saraswatarishta 10ml twice after meal with lukewarm water Follow up after 2 weeks.

Give brahmi ghrita 1tsp Shankhpushpi syrup 20ml bd enough

CHILDREN AT THE AGE OF NINE OFTEN SHOW ANGER HYPERACTIVITY AND IMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR WHEN VATA AND PITTA DOSHAS ARE IMBALANCED VATA IMBALANCE MAKES THEM RESTLESS ANXIOUS AND IMPULSIVE WHILE PITTA IMBALANCE LEADS TO IRRITABILITY FRUSTRATION AND SHORT TEMPER IN AYURVEDA THE APPROACH IS TO CALM THE MIND NOURISH THE BODY AND STRENGTHEN DIGESTION WHICH SUPPORTS EMOTIONAL STABILITY INTERNAL HERBS LIKE BRAHMI SIDDHA CHURNA OR BRAHMI GUGGULU CAN BE HELPFUL BRAHMI CALMS THE NERVOUS SYSTEM IMPROVES FOCUS AND REDUCES RESTLESSNESS GUGGULU SUPPORTS METABOLISM AND REMOVES TOXINS THAT MAY AFFECT MOOD DOSAGE SHOULD BE PRESCRIBED ACCORDING TO CHILD WEIGHT AND INDIVIDUAL HEALTH CONSULTATION EXTERNALLY MASSAGE OF SANDALWOOD OR BRAHMI OIL ON THE SCALP OR FEET BEFORE SLEEP HELPS CALM PITTA AND VATA MASSAGE SHOULD BE GENTLE AND DONE DAILY IN THE EVENING ACTIVITIES LIKE YOGA BREATHING EXERCISES AND SIMPLE MEDITATION HELP CHILDREN LEARN SELF CONTROL AND REDUCE HYPERACTIVITY WALKS IN NATURE PLAYING WITH CLAY PAINTING BUILDING BLOCKS OR MUSIC CAN FOCUS ENERGY IN A POSITIVE WAY TEAM SPORTS OR GROUP ACTIVITIES TEACH PATIENCE AND COOPERATION MINDFULNESS GAMES WHERE THE CHILD PAUSES TAKES DEEP BREATHS OR COUNTS BEFORE REACTING CAN BE PRACTICED DAILY DIET ALSO PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE PROVIDING REGULAR MEALS WITH WARM WHOLESOME FOOD MILK GHEE WHOLE GRAINS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SUPPORTS VATA AND PITTA BALANCE AVOID COLD RAW FOODS FRIED OR PROCESSED FOODS AND EXCESS SUGAR WHICH CAN TRIGGER RESTLESSNESS AND IRRITABILITY MAINTAINING A CONSISTENT ROUTINE WITH SLEEP STUDY AND PLAY TIME HELPS CHILD FEEL SECURE AND REDUCES MOOD SWINGS CHILDREN RESPOND WELL TO POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT PRAISE KIND WORDS AND CALM GUIDANCE RATHER THAN PUNISHMENT ENCOURAGING THEM TO EXPRESS FEELINGS THROUGH DRAWING STORYTELLING OR TALKING CAN REDUCE FRUSTRATION AND HELP THEM LEARN EMOTIONAL AWARENESS IF ANGER OR HYPERACTIVITY PERSISTS DESPITE THESE MEASURES IT IS IMPORTANT TO MONITOR AND ADJUST HERBAL SUPPORT AND DAILY ROUTINE AS NEEDED A PERSONALIZED AYURVEDIC PLAN WITH PROPER DOSE OF BRAHMI GUGGULU AND DAILY CALMING ROUTINE CAN HELP THE CHILD DEVELOP BETTER CONTROL OVER EMOTIONS IMPROVE FOCUS AND REDUCE HYPERACTIVE BEHAVIOR OVER TIME

Hello I understand your worries about your 9-year-old. It’s tough when they’re dealing with anger, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. From an Ayurvedic point of view, it looks like their mind is a bit out of balance, with some energies (Vata and Pitta) stirring things up in their nervous system and brain. The great thing is, it gets better with the right approach! With Ayurvedic medicine, diet tweaks, a good routine, and the right activities, you’ll see improvements. Basically, your child is showing: – Restlessness – Anger – Impulsiveness – A bit of trouble with self-control This leads to: – Trouble managing emotions – Sudden bursts of anger – Too much activity – Difficulty focusing Think of it as a minor behavioral imbalance, not a disease. Here’s what we’re aiming for: – A calmer nervous system – Better self-control – Less anger – Improved focus and memory – Balanced energies – A nourished brain AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT 1. Saraswatarishta: 5 ml mixed with the same amount of water, twice a day after meals. It helps with memory, focus, speech, and keeping emotions steady. 2. Manasmitra Vatakam: Half a tablet at night with warm milk. Great for anger, hyperactivity, emotional ups and downs, and getting better sleep. 3. Brahmi Ghrita: Half a teaspoon at night with warm milk. It feeds the brain and helps with impulsiveness. Easy things to try at home: 1. Ashwagandha milk: Half a teaspoon of Ashwagandha powder in warm milk before bed. 2 Cow ghee: A teaspoon a day as a brain boost. Activities that make a difference (really important!): Do these every day: – Puzzles – Drawing or coloring – Reading out loud – Listening to quiet music – 5 minutes of deep breathing – Taking care of a pet or helping in the garden – Memory games – Playing outside And cut back on: – Mobile phones, video games, and cartoons with fighting. DIET PLAN Add more of these: – Milk – Ghee – Soaked almonds – Dates – Fruits – Rice, wheat, lentils AVOID – Junk food – Chocolates – Cold drinks – Spicy food – Fast food Sleep matters: – Make sure your child is asleep before 10 pm. – No screens after 8 pm. When will you see a shift? – In about a week or ten days, things should feel calmer. – After a couple of weeks, you should notice better control. – In one or two months, behavior should be more stable. Your child is bright and just needs to feel more grounded and have their nervous system strengthened. Ayurveda is gentle and can help a lot. Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

Recommended Activities for Calm & Focus Since you mentioned the behavior is rare, the goal is to provide outlets for energy while grounding the nervous system. Physical Grounding: Encourage activities that involve heavy muscle work or rhythmic movement, such as swimming, cycling, or even simple gardening. This helps “burn off” the excess Pitta energy. Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana): Teach them to breathe slowly through one nostril at a time. Just 2-3 minutes before homework or bedtime can significantly lower cortisol levels. Creative “Deep Work”: Since children this age often respond well to storytelling, engaging them in drawing or building something complex (like LEGOs or models) can help channel hyperactivity into “flow state” focus.The “Cooling” Routine: Before bed, try a gentle foot massage with Brahmi oil or Coconut oil. In Ayurveda, cooling the feet helps calm the mind and improves sleep quality. Herb/Formulation Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) Shankhapushpi Saraswatarishta Benefits Known to improve focus and reduce anxiety/ restlessness. A cooling herb that helps soothe a “hot” temper and improves memory. A traditional liquid tonic often used for children to support emotional balance and clarity.

Start with Saraswatarishtam 5 ml with 10 ml of water after food twice a day Brahmi gritham melted ghee 5 ml in the empty stomach followed by a glass of warm water in the morning

1. Brahmi ghrita 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 2. Manasmithra vatkam 1 tab once daily with milk after meals 3. Saraswatarishta 10 ml with 10 ml water twice daily after meals Supportive Activities *Yoga & Breathing: - Balasana (Child’s Pose), Shavasana, and Anulom Vilom pranayama. - Just 10–15 minutes daily can calm the nervous system. *Creative Outlets: - Drawing, painting, clay modeling — helps express emotions safely. - Music or dance in a structured way (not overstimulating). *Routine & Discipline: - Fixed sleep schedule (early bedtime). - Reduce screen time, especially before bed. - Encourage outdoor play in nature — cycling, walking, or simple games. *Dietary Guidance: - Avoid excess sugar, packaged snacks, and cold drinks. - Prefer warm, freshly cooked meals with ghee. - Include almonds soaked overnight, raisins, and seasonal fruits.

No worries Start him on Medha vati 1-0-1 Saraswathi aristha 5-0-5 ml with warm water Interact atleast a hour daily Avoid screen make him slp b4 10 pm

The strongest & safest treatment at this age is consistent parenting + structure + emotional coaching + physical outlets. Ayurvedic medicines are only supportive and never primary for behavioural issues in children. Activities that work best (start today) ✓Heavy physical work daily (best medicine for hyperactivity & anger): 30–45 min outdoor play: running, jumping, climbing, cycling, football/cricket ✓Household tasks: carrying water buckets, sweeping with heavy broom, helping in garden ✓Deep pressure activities (calms nervous system fast): Bear hugs / pillow squishing / rolling on floor Wall push-ups / animal walks (crab, bear crawl) 5–10 min Breathing + calming games (when angry rising): Blow bubbles slowly / pretend to blow out birthday candles 4-7-8 breathing (inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8) – do together ✓Emotional naming & cooling corner When angry: I see you are feeling very angry right now. = go to calm corner (pillows, soft toys, dim light) for 5–10 min After calm: talk about what happened (no lecture) ✓Ayurvedic supportive medicines Brahmi Ghrita or Brahmi Vati (plain) – very small dose (125–250 mg/day) Shankhpushpi Syrup – 5 ml once/twice daily Jatamansi (very low dose if extreme hyperactivity) ✓Daily routine that helps most Wake up & sleep fixed time (9–10 pm to 6–7 am) No screen time 1 hour before sleep No sugar/artificial colors after 4 pm Small frequent meals, warm cooked food only One calm parent-child activity daily (story, drawing, puzzle) ✓When to see specialist urgently Anger turns into hitting, breaking things, or harming self/others Hyperactivity + inattention + impulsivity increasing Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

Indulge your child in outdoor physical activities like running, swimming, playing cricket, volleyball, cycling. Start with Mentat syrup 1tsp twice daily after food with water Saraswatarist 5ml twice daily after food with water Brahmi vati 0-0-1 at bedtime with warm water. Avoid processed foods, junk food , fast food. 2 proper meals , snacks home cooked and warm Light Head massage with Brahmi oil. Nasya 2 drops in both nostril once daily.