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Systematic review of animal studies on the use of herbal medicine for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

  • By

  • Gia Linh Mac

  • Khoa Nguyen Tran

  • Tien Dat Tran

  • Haifeng Shao

  • Yang Wang

  • Kyung-Hee Park

  • Hyo-Won Jung

  • In-Jun Yang

  • June 18, 2026

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    ADHD is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 8% of children and adolescents, with symptoms impacting daily functioning.

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    Herbal remedies show potential in improving ADHD-like behaviors and neurotransmission, but studies often lack methodological rigor.

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    A systematic review of 25 preclinical studies highlighted limitations in animal model diversity and behavioral assessments.

  • 4

    80% of studies did not report safety outcomes, and none clearly described randomization or blinding procedures.

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    Future research should focus on diverse animal models, comprehensive behavioral assessments, and rigorous methodologies.

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Systematic review of animal studies on the use of herbal medicine for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

  • by Gia Linh Mac, Khoa Nguyen Tran, Tien Dat Tran, Haifeng Shao, Yang Wang, Kyung-Hee Park, Hyo-Won Jung, In-Jun Yang

  • June 18, 2026

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