Focus contains:
Ginkgo Biloba, is a powerful herb from the Far East
and has been grown in temple gardens for millions of
years. Its medicinal properties have only been discovered
by the West during the last 20 years, where clinical
studies have indicated its effectiveness in restoring
the functioning of the circulatory system and improving
blood flow to the brain. Active ingredients include
flavone glycosides (including ginkgolide), bioflavins,
sitosterol, lactones and anthocyanin.
Scuttellaria Laterifolia (also
known as Skullcap),
is a relaxing nerve tonic and anti-spasmodic, which
reduces excitability and relieves depression. Active
ingredients are flavonoids, tannins, bitter, volatile
oil and minerals.
Matricaria Recutita (also known
as German Chamomile),
is traditionally used to promote calm and to soothe
nervous tension. Its active ingredients include volatile
oil, flavonoids, valerianic acid, coumarins, tannins,
salicylates and cyanogenic glycosides.
Centella Asiatica (also known
as Gotu Cola), is found
wild in moist areas throughout Africa and Asia. Centella
Asiatica is used to re-vitalize the brain and nervous
system, increase attention span and concentration and
combat ageing.
Avina Sativa (Green Oats),
also called Hawer, is
a remedy traditionally used in folk medicine as well
as in modern herbalism to treat nervous exhaustion
and as a general nerve tonic. Active ingredients are
saponins, flavonoids, minerals, alkaloids, steroidal
compounds, Vitamins B1, B2, D, E, carotene and wheat
protein.
Urtica Urens, called Umbabazane in Africa is used
traditionally and in modern herbalism as a circulatory
stimulant and to lower blood sugar levels. Active ingredients
are histamine, formic acid, acetylcholine, glucoquinones,
minerals, Vitamins A, B and C and tannins.
Aspalathus linearis (also know
as Rooibos) Many children
with ADHD symptoms suffer from hypoglaecemia or they
are hypoglaecemia due to incorrect diet. This means
that their blood sugar levels will fluctuate a lot,
leading to mood swings, irritability and restlessness
as well as lack of concentration. Rooibos contains
Magnesium, zinc and iron which are all essential to
a healthy nervous system. Zinc and iron in particular
are important for brain functioning and concentration.
Deficiencies in these elements will cause problems
in concentration, memory and mood. Rooibos also has
calmative properties and is known to soothe and decrease
nervous tension (although this effect is not as strong
as the two above ingredients. Many children with ADHD
symptoms also suffer from various allergies and food
intolerances. Rooibos is of great benefit in the management
of allergies and to build up the immune system. Rooibos
improves overall liver functioning, which helps the
body to eliminate toxins and improves overall body
functioning thereby increasing the efficiency of all
organs of the body. Rooibos is endemic to the Cedarberg
Mountains of the Cape and is not found anywhere else
in the world.
