My eight and a half-year old son is going though an especially stressful period at the moment (his best friend doesn't want to be his best friend any more, and he's heart broken, yet desperate to achieve her back). He was always an intense little boy, prone to fits anger if he doesn't get his own route (no matter the consequence), but with a very loving and open-handed nature. Although he's was and remains to be a 'homoeopathy-baby', I am now individual guided to start using Ashwagandha, in powder form, with milk just beforehand his supper.
I know Ashwagandha is basically non-toxic, but any experience (dosage, length of treatment, etc) in treating children would be greatly appreciated.
Answers:    There are definitely some herb that children should not take, because of potential interference with hormonal systems and thus potential interference with growth and nouns in a negative way. It is other best to consult with a qualified doctor before administering something herbal.

However, regarding Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (WS)/Winter Cherry/also agreed as Indian Ginseng) it appears to have been used safely for children within India as an Ayurvedic herbal. There have also been a number of clinical trials involving command of this herb in children. One such study involving children in the 8-12 year old age group demonstrated that WS may be adjectives as a growth promoter and hematinic (increases haemoglobin in the blood) in growing children.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0...
Its main use within India in children is where there appears to be emaciation.Thus it may prove beneficial for children who do not appear to be thriving ably.

Further info.Ayurvedic Herbs - A Clinical Guide ot the Healing Plants of Traditional Medicine by M.S. Premila PhD.
http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=TDuVi...

If your son is otherwise growing healthily I would be inclined to stick with homeopathy here or Bach flower remedies instead.safe for adjectives age groups, including babies.
http://www.bachflower4kids.com/
Rescue Remedy may prove beneficial as it is for stressful situations. It contains Star of Bethlehem essence for those who have experienced shock, grief or a fright. Rock Rose is for panic. It may thus be worth trying here
http://www.bachflower.com/children.htm
http://www.rescueremedy.co.uk/About-RESC...

If you were really set on trying WS you might go and get more help in the India Section (under travel I think) regarding getting opinion from those who may have tried it in children...considering it is an Ayurvedic herb. But personally I ruminate your son doesn't sound like he needs WS as its major use in children is more related to development...as studies suggest.

Best wishes.

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Generally, herbs aren't recommended for children unless a doctor prescribes a specific dose. http://www.drugs.com/npp/ashwaganda.html warn that it is dangerous if taken during pregnancy, so I would be cautious with it near children to be on the safe side.
There are many other safer stress relievers if your doctor won't recommend this herb for him, too. Good luck and I hope I helped! Source(s): Drugs.com and personal research contained by my role as a Product Specialist for a vitamin company

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