This particular tincture conatins: Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), Gotu kola (Centella asiatica), Eleutaheroccucus Senticosus (Siberian ginseng), Fo-ti (Polygonum multiflorum), Scullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata), Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), Mistletoe (Viscum album), Hops (Humulus lupulus), R/O Water and 12% Grain Alcohol.

Most people remember Ginkgo Biloba as a memory enhancer, though the veracity of this correlation has not been definitively proven. Ginkgo is not recommended for people who are taking certain prescription antidepressants, blood thinners, or by women who are pregnant, without consulting a physician.

And there are a few possible side effects that should be noted by all consumers, they include: increased risk of bleeding, gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, dizziness, and restlessness.

Gotu kola is reported to have some calming properties. It has been used for thousands of years, to support immune system and brain cell function; many people feel it has anti-anxiety and anti-stress properties, and some agree that it may work toward improving mental functions such as concentration and memory. The advertisers for Alternative Herbs and Health would like us to believe that these beneficial qualities make Gotu kola an excellent herb for children with ADD/ADHD because the stimulating effect on the brain increases one's ability to focus while it relaxes an overactive nervous system.

Alternative Health and Herbs Remedies ADD/ADHD Formula 100% Organic Tincture is labeled for these two serious conditions, which the retailer’s website explains in the following terms, “It’s like having feeling of boredom, yet still not being able keep your mind on tasks you need to complete. Its being distracted by unimportant sights and sounds that drives you from one thought or activity to the next.”

• Bulleted list of the ways in which ADD and ADHD likely present
• Offers other alternative remedies

• The “symptoms” of these disorders could be construed as the typical behavior of most normal, healthy children
• Free trial not available
• No evidence of customer satisfaction

Parent whose patience and vigilance have endured prolonged testing by their hyperactive children combined with mixed messages from pediatricians, child psychologists, and drug companies, may be temped to resort to these sorts of herbal tinctures, with the hope of seeing any results for their restless, unfocused child.

If this product is an appropiate option for people who report some symptoms of ADD/ADHD, with signs of mild depression, is unclear. A more comprehensive supplement that contains natural lithium could address more than one category of disorders to a good effect.