Posted by Jakeman on September 30, 2005, at 23:39:44
In reply to Re: Anxietol 7, posted by nolvas on September 29, 2005, at 7:08:17
I just ordered some Mentat off ebay..will be my first foray into Ayurvedic treatments. I'll report back on my experience, I hope others do the same.
Here's a study summary from the Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients:
Another study showed interesting results using an Ayurvedic formulation -- Mentat. In this study, 40 hyperactive children were enrolled in a double-blind placebo-controlled study to receive either an active drug Mentat or a placebo. One group of 20 received Mentat syrup and another a placebo. The drugs were given for 3 to 7 months in both groups. Evaluation was done on Yale's Behavior Inventory before and after the twelve weeks of treatment. It was observed that there was remarkable improvement in behavioral pattern along with an increase in concentration. There was significant reduction in hyperactivity, temper tantrums and improvement in language usage. Social behavior improved in those who received Mentat treatment as opposed to those on placebo. Mentat is an Ayurvedic formulation (Himalayan) that has been reported to be effective in disorders involving memory and attention.
(26.) Experience with Mentat in Hyperkinetic Children. Mrs. Renu B. Patel, M.D., D.C.H., Professor and Head of the Dept. of Pediatrics, Institute of Child Health, Grant Medical College and J.J. Group of Hospitals, Bombay And Mrs. Leela Pereira Medical and Psychiatric Social Worker
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