How to Cite: Sawarkar, P., Yerme, S., Mohan, M., & Sawarkar, G. (2022). Contribution of ayurveda for management of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder): A case report. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S2), 488–500. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS2.5053 International Journal of Health Sciences ISSN 2550-6978 E-ISSN 2550-696X © 2022. Corresponding author: Sawarkar, P.; Email: drsuple.punam@gmail.com Manuscript submitted: 27 Nov 2021, Manuscript revised: 09 Feb 2022, Accepted for publication: 18 March 2022 488 Contribution of Ayurveda for Management of Adhd (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder): A Case Report Punam Sawarkar Department of Panchakarma, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital and Research Centre, Salod, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DMIMS), Wardha, Maharashtra, India Shilpa Yerme Department of Kriyasharir, SGR Ayurved College, Solapur, Maharashtra India Manju Mohan Department of Panchakarma, Om Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, India Gaurav Sawarkar Department of Rachana Sharir, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital and Research Centre, Salod(H), Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DMIMS), Wardha, Maharashtra, India Abstract---Background: Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is one of the commonest neurobehavioral disorders of childhood, affecting social, learning, and behavioral abilities with a prevalence rate in India of 1.3 per 1000. In Ayurveda, specific mental clinical conditions associated with psychiatric and behavioral disturbances are elaborated under the term “Unmada.” The Unmada is such a condition compromising particular emotional, behavioral, psychological, and physical features. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder of childhood that mostly occurs in school-going children. Hyperactivity and inattention are the common clinical features of this disease. Both these symptoms are already narrated in ‘Unmada’ mentioned in Ayurveda. Its prognosis is Sadhya (Curable) by treating it with internal medications and various therapeutic procedures. Ayurveda suggests the treatment protocols, Snehana (Oleation), Swedana (Sudation), Shodhana (Purificatory) procedures like Vamana (Emesis), Virechana (Purgation), Basti (Medicated enema), Nasya, Dhumapana (Medicated smoke), Anjana (Collyrium application), Abhyanga (Massage), Lepa (External application), Parisheka (Oil bath) also Shaman Chikitsa (Internal