The News:
Herb no help for ADHD
Government-funded study tested St. John's Wort against placebo
By Carla K. Johnson The Associated Press
CHICAGO — Children and teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder fared no better on St. John's wort than they did on dummy pills in a government study, another blow for herbal supplements. St. John's wort, pine bark extract and blue-green algae are among commonly used herbal treatments for children with ADHD. They appeal to parents who want to avoid stimulants such as Ritalin and other drugs used to help children control their behavior.
The Research:
Read the research behind this story in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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