The herbal formula, designed for the study, contains a blend of herbs, many of which are legendary for mental concentration and development. Modern research shows that these herbs contain biochemical treasures that boost concentration and memory.

"The herbal formula nourishes, and normalizes the brain, rather than just provide temporary artificial stimulation" said A.Levine RNMH, Clinical Herbalist and researcher.

The four month "Double Blind Random Placebo" research study, tested the results of the herbal formula on both types of ADHD (Hyperactive and Inattentive). Over 120 children receiving the herbal formula showed significant improvement in concentration and behavior, compared to the placebo.

Newly diagnosed ADD/ADHD, school children ages 7-12 took either the herbal formula, or a Placebo (colored water), daily for four months. The results were clear. The the herbal formula group showed significant improvement in concentration and behavior, compared to the Placebo. The herbal formula, includes legendary "Brain Tonics", revered for centuries in India and the Far East.

Since an estimated 2 million children in the United States, or some 3 to 5 percent of school children suffer from ADHD, the need to find a solution is urgent. That means that every classroom with more than 28 to 30 kids, usually has an ADHD sufferer in the class. This can cause disturbances for the other students in the class, as well.

The most typical ADHD treatment is drug therapy with Ritalin, often with unpleasant side effects. This is really hitting home with new warnings being issued, following a few deaths. Loss of appetite is probably, the most common side effects. To suppress appetite in children, during the formative years, critical to brain growth and development, is problematic.

The brain needs a constant supply of "essential" nutrients. "Essential" nutrients cannot be made in the body. They must be supplied through diet or supplements. The brain is over 60% Fat. "Essential" Fatty Acids (brain "building blocks") must be supplied for brain health, and they can can only be supplied by diet. Appetite suppressing drugs can cause long term problems in kids who often show serious nutritional deficiency.

The research team found that the herbal formula, not only supplies the developing brain with many essential nutrients, known to increase concentration and memory, but actually stimulated a healthy appetite in children that refuse to eat, or were described as very picky.

Professor Miri Katz, of Sheba Hospital's Department of Pediatric Neurology, headed the research project, started in 2003. A conference on ADHD, is being planned at Sheba Hospital.