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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The FDA doesn't regulate herbal supplements, but they will remove something if it proves dangerous, e.g., kills someone:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/herbal-supplements/art-20046714

I know lots of people that try to raise the level of Omega 3s for their ADHD kids through fish oil supplements/flax seeds.  However, I'd talk with your pediatrician first (and there's little evidence that it makes a difference for ADHD although in general the American diet is lacking in Omega 3s).:

http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/vitamins-supplements-adhd

That said I do use melatonin for sleep with our ADHD kid.[/quote]

Not to judge but the OP was specifically asking about TCM.[/quote]

Glad you're not judging, but Chinese Medicine uses herbal remedies that aren't regulated by the FDA:
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam/chinesemed.htm
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Yes, I understand that.  But you can lump all herbal remedies unto one category based on that, or you can answer what the OP was asking.  She wasn't asking about Omega 3's or Melatonin.[/quote]

Yes, dear you can lump all herbal remedies together.  None of them are regulated by the FDA.  (I was just sharing what I know what friends and myself personally do b/c it's related.)[/quote]

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