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6 TCM Herbs To Improve Your Child’s Focus And Mental Alertness

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6 TCM Herbs To Improve Your Child’s Focus And Mental Alertness

Use Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to your child’s advantage so they can join the ranks of the smartest people alive today.

September 29, 2016

If you want your child to score well in the PSLE, you might be able to give them a little edge with some brain-boosting herbs that are popular within TCM circles. In Chinese medicine, the kidney system is related to brain function so many of the herbs used to improve concentration are also kidney tonics.

Not all herbs are recommended for child consumption, however, so if you would like to try TCM for your son or daughter, we recommend getting a proper medical diagnosis from an experienced TCM practitioner who is able to prescribe him or her with a formula specially tailored to their circumstances.

Ahead of that, here are some herbs that have long been associated with improving one’s memory, focus, and cognitive function:

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6 TCM Herbs To Improve Your Child's Focus And Mental Alertness
1. Centella (or Gotu Kola)
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While this herb is said to boost brain power in general, Centella is also considered to be an adaptogen, which means it lowers stress level. Stress triggers the body to release the hormone, cortisol, which can have detrimental effects on our health.

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2. Reishi Mushroom
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Reishi mushrooms are a powerful adaptogen and have been prized for thousands of years throughout Asia for their ability to bring calm and help concentration.

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3. Gingko Biloba
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This herb actually helps to regenerate brain cells. While the research isn’t conclusive, numerous studies have found this herb to be beneficial for improving memory and adding intellectual zeal.

(Related Story: 10 Tips To Improve Your Child’s Memory For PSLE)

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4. Ginseng
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Ginseng is said to improve cognitive function and abilities. Ginseng is also great as an alternative to synthetic medications (like those prescribed for ADHD or ADD). It is also known to possess compounds that help protect us from radiation.

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5. Acorus Root
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Also known as Shi Chang Pu in Chinese herbology, this herb transforms “dampness” in the body – a way of describing poor fluid metabolism and mucus accumulation. It works well for people suffering from a heavy head and a cloudy mind.

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6. Acupuncture or Tui Na
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Local TCM practitioners are generally cautious about using acupuncture on young children and would typically not recommend it as children are fearful of needles. However, paediatric tui na or massage therapy is sometimes used to supplement TCM treatments for children as young as six months old.

(Related Story: Spa Awards 2016, Massages)

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