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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) is one of the most common childhood-onset psychlatric disorders. It is distinguished by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. ADHD may be accompanied by learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, conduct disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder. The etiology of ADHD is unknown, and the disorder may have several different causes. Individual with ADHD present in childhood and may continue to show symptoms as they enter adolescence and adult life. Public interest in ADHD has increased along with debate in the media concerning the diagnostic process and treatment strategies. The purpose of this study is oriental medical approach to ADHD. This study was progressed for oriental diagnosis and treatment for ADHD. In oriental medicine, the reason of ADHD was deficiency of the kidney, hyperactivity of the liver(ãìúÈÊÜùñ), deficiency of the heart and the spleen(ãýÞ¡Üôðë), heart disturbed by phlegm and heat(ÓÃæðèöãý). The method of medical treatment was nourishing the kidney and checking exuberance of yang(í²ãìíÖåÕ), relieving mental stress and promoting wisdom(ç¬ãêìÌòª), nourishing the heart and strengthening the spleen(å×ãýËíÞ¡), tranquilzation(äÌãêïÒò¤). removing heat-phlegm(ôèæðûùÓÃ), inducing resuscitation and tranquilzation(ËÒÏãäÌãê). The prescription was commonly used as Liuwei Dihuang Wan jiajian(ë»Ú«ò¢üÜü¯Ê¥Êõ), Guipi Tang he Ganmai Dazao Tang jiajian(ÏýÞ¡÷·ùêÊöØêÓÞðÊ÷·Ê¥Êõ), Huanglian Wendan Tang jiawei(è®üÜææè®ÓÅ÷·Ê¥Ú«). It should help primary care providers in their assessment of a common child health problem.
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