Affiliation:
1. Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by restricted or repetitive behaviors with problems in social interaction. The etiology is primarily genetic, but environmental factors are known to influence its development. Several drugs are used in ASD for the management of symptoms. A lot of interest has been generated in the use of herbal drugs to manage ASD. Several herbal extracts and their constituents have been tested both experimentally and clinically for their effectiveness, while Chinese polyherbal formulations are reported to ameliorate many symptoms of ASD. This review discusses the efficacy of herbal extracts, phytoconstituents, and polyherbal formulations in the management of ASD.