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Researchers from Shandong University Publish Findings in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential of natural products and traditional Chinese medicine formulas in ADHD: a review of preclinical...).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2026. P. 4437 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

This article focuses on recent research from Shandong University in China examining the therapeutic potential of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and natural products for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The study reviews preclinical evidence on how specific TCM formulas may improve ADHD-like behaviors through mechanisms such as modulation of catecholamine neurotransmission, enhancement of neurodevelopment and synaptic plasticity, reduction of neuroinflammation, and regulation of the gut-brain axis. It also addresses current limitations in the research, including reliance on single animal models and limited pharmacokinetic data, and suggests directions for future investigation into natural product-derived ADHD treatments. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2026/04, p4437
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:192751926
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