Condition

Burns

Paediatric burns — the fifth most common cause of accidental injury in children — require careful assessment because children's skin is proportionally thinner (the dermis of an infant is 0.9 mm thick vs 2.1 mm in adults, making equivalent thermal exposures cause deeper injuries) and their proportionally larger body surface area to weight ratio means fluid losses and heat losses per kg are greater, increasing the metabolic impact of burns that would be clinically minor in adults. Superficial (first-degree) burns damage only the epidermis — characterised by redness, pain, and absence of blisters; they heal within 3–7 days through epidermal regeneration from the stratum basale and do not scar. Superficial partial-thickness (second-degree) burns extend into the superficial dermis — blistering, intense pain (exposed nerve endings), and weeping — heal in 7–21 days from surviving dermal appendages (hair follicles and sebaceous glands retain basal cells that resurface the wound). Deep partial-thickness burns extend into the deep dermis — may have reduced sensation (nerve endings destroyed), white or pale appearance — carry scarring and contracture risk. The 'rule of nines' body surface area estimation is modified for children: the infant's head represents 18% of BSA (vs 9% in adults), with legs accounting for a smaller proportion. Holistic management of superficial and mild partial-thickness burns: cool running water for 20 minutes immediately (most evidence-based first aid — reduces burn depth and pain); aloe vera inner gel (acemannan and salicylate content reduces burn progression, accelerates healing, and reduces scar formation in clinical trials); honey (manuka or medical-grade — superior to silver sulfadiazine in several RCTs for partial-thickness burns); calendula and lavender for anti-inflammatory support; vitamin C for collagen synthesis; and zinc for wound healing.

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Aloe (Lu Hui)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for constipation, skin health, burns.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Active liver disease — monitor liver enzymes with long-term use

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Pot Marigold

Calendula officinalis

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for wound healing, skin health, eczema.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Ragweed / Daisy Family Allergy: Pot Marigold belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family. If you're allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies, you may also react to this herb — start with a small amount.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Western Herbalism

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Medicinal Aloe

Aloe vera africana

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for skin health, burns, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

African Traditional Medicine

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Cattail

Typha latifolia

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for wound healing, burns, diarrhea.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Indigenous / Native American

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Aloe Vera

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Mediterranean for skin health, burns, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Mediterranean

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Alkanet

Alkanna tinctoria

Traditionally used in Mediterranean for skin health, wound healing, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Mediterranean

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Aloe Vera (Sabr)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Persian Medicine for skin health, burns, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

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Aloe Vera (Wan Hang Chorakhe)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Thai Traditional Medicine for skin health, burns, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Thai Traditional Medicine

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Sábila (Aloe Vera)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Latin American Curanderismo for burns, skin health, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Latin American Curanderismo

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Sábila Amazónica

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Amazonian Plant Medicine for skin health, burns, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

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Aloe Vera (Caribbean)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Caribbean Folk Medicine for burns, skin health, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Caribbean Folk Medicine

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Bitter Aloe (Caribbean)

Aloe barbadensis

Traditionally used in Caribbean Folk Medicine for skin health, burns, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

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Tuna Cactus

Opuntia cochenillifera

Traditionally used in Caribbean Folk Medicine for burns, wound healing, headache.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Heart & Blood Pressure Medications: May interact with antihypertensive drugs, blood thinners, or cardiac medications. Do not combine without medical guidance.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)

Caribbean Folk Medicine

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Babosa (Aloe Vera)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Brazilian Phytotherapy for burns, skin health, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Brazilian Phytotherapy

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Aloe Vera (Katrazhai)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Siddha Medicine for burns, skin health, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Siddha Medicine

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Kathalai (Aloe)

Aloe barbadensis

Traditionally used in Siddha Medicine for skin health, burns, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Siddha Medicine

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Aloe Vera (Lidah Buaya)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Jamu for burns, skin health, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Jamu

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Sphagnum Moss (Moshok)

Sphagnum sp.

Traditionally used in Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine for wound healing, skin health, infection.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

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Siberian Stonecrop Yellow

Sedum telephium subsp. maximum

Traditionally used in Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine for wound healing, fatigue, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

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Siberian Globeflower (Kupalnita)

Trollius asiaticus

Traditionally used in Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine for wound healing, inflammation, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

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Cattail Pollen

Typha latifolia

Traditionally used in Appalachian Folk Medicine for wound healing, burns, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Appalachian Folk Medicine

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Aloe Vera (Saqal)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Ancient Egyptian Medicine for burns, skin health, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Ancient Egyptian Medicine

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Aloe Vera (Eti Erin)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Yoruba & West African Medicine for burns, skin health, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Yoruba & West African Medicine

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Aloe Vera (Sabbar)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in North African & Amazigh Medicine for burns, skin health, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

North African & Amazigh Medicine

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Mānuka Leaf Poultice

Leptospermum scoparium

Traditionally used in Māori Rongoa for wound healing, skin health, infection.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Māori Rongoa

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Pigface (Karkalla)

Carpobrotus rossii

Traditionally used in Aboriginal Australian Medicine for wound healing, burns, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Significant kidney impairment — diuretic herbs may worsen renal function

Aboriginal Australian Medicine

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Penca Sábila (Aloe)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Andean & Incan Medicine for burns, skin health, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Andean & Incan Medicine

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Hierba del Plateado

Leuceria candidissima

Traditionally used in Andean & Incan Medicine for wound healing, skin health, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Andean & Incan Medicine

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Aloe Vera (Pānini-awa)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Hawaiian & Polynesian Medicine for burns, skin health, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Hawaiian & Polynesian Medicine

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Sabila (Local Aloe)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Filipino Traditional Medicine for skin health, wound healing, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
  • Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily, or 500 mg–1 g as powder/capsule

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Filipino Traditional Medicine

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Garlic

Broad-spectrum antimicrobial and immune-supporting food used worldwide.

Preparation:

  • Add 2–3 cloves to daily cooking.
  • Crush and let sit 10 min before heating to preserve allicin.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 cloves daily

Mediterranean

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Ginger

Universal digestive and anti-inflammatory food used across all healing traditions.

Preparation:

  • Add fresh grated ginger to teas, cooking, and smoothies.

Dosage:

  • 1–2 tsp fresh daily

Ayurveda

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Turmeric

The world's most researched anti-inflammatory spice.

Preparation:

  • Add to golden milk, soups, and rice dishes with black pepper.

Dosage:

  • 1 tsp daily with meals

Ayurveda

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Leafy Greens

Nutrient-dense greens that support every system in the body.

Preparation:

  • Eat 2+ cups daily, raw or lightly cooked.

Dosage:

  • 2+ cups daily

Mediterranean

Berries

High-antioxidant fruits that combat cellular damage across conditions.

Preparation:

  • Eat ½–1 cup fresh or frozen daily.

Dosage:

  • ½–1 cup daily

Western Herbalism

Bone Broth

Nutrient-dense traditional food that supports gut, joint, and immune health.

Preparation:

  • Sip 1–2 cups of homemade or quality store-bought broth daily.

Dosage:

  • 1–2 cups daily

Appalachian Folk Medicine

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Ayurvedic Seasonal Diet

Ayurveda

  • Ayurveda teaches that aligning your diet with the seasons and your individual constitution (dosha) is the foundation of vibrant health and disease prevention.

Foods:

  • Seasonal vegetables
  • Ghee
  • Mung beans
  • Basmati rice
  • Ginger
  • Fresh herbs
  • Amla
  • Turmeric
  • Triphala
  • Warm water
  • Amla (Indian Gooseberry)
  • Licorice Root (Yashtimadhu)
  • Pippali (Long Pepper)
  • Cardamom
  • Bitter Melon

Timing:

  • Breakfast: Warm spiced porridge with ghee, seasonal fruit, and a cup of spiced herbal tea
  • Lunch: The largest meal of the day — dal with rice, ghee, cooked seasonal vegetables, and fresh herbs
  • Dinner: Light soup or kitchari — easy to digest as metabolic fire is lower in the evening

Mediterranean Whole Foods Diet

Mediterranean

  • The most researched dietary pattern for longevity, disease prevention, and overall wellbeing, centred on minimally processed whole foods, olive oil, and plant diversity.

Foods:

  • Olive oil
  • Vegetables
  • Legumes
  • Whole grains
  • Fish
  • Nuts and seeds
  • Fresh herbs
  • Garlic
  • Tomatoes
  • Pomegranate
  • Aloe Vera
  • Alkanet
  • Olive Leaf
  • Fennel
  • Lemon Balm

Timing:

  • Breakfast: Greek yogurt with honey, walnuts, and seasonal fruit
  • Lunch: A Mediterranean mezze plate with hummus, tabbouleh, olives, feta, and whole grain pita
  • Dinner: Baked fish with roasted seasonal vegetables, olive oil, garlic, lemon, and a small glass of wine

Traditional Chinese Medicine Balanced Diet

Traditional Chinese Medicine

  • TCM dietary therapy balances the five flavours, thermal natures of foods, and the five organ systems to create lasting harmony in the body.

Foods:

  • Congee
  • Fermented foods
  • Seasonal vegetables
  • Lean meats
  • Ginger
  • Goji berries
  • Green tea
  • Black sesame
  • Jujube dates
  • Shiitake mushroom
  • Aloe (Lu Hui)
  • Goji Berry (Gou Qi Zi)
  • Schisandra (Wu Wei Zi)
  • Licorice (Gan Cao)
  • Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui)
  • Lotus Seed (Lian Zi)

Timing:

  • Breakfast: Warm congee with goji berries, sesame seeds, and a small amount of pickled vegetables
  • Lunch: Stir-fry of seasonal vegetables with lean meat or tofu, ginger, garlic, and light soy sauce on rice
  • Dinner: Clear soup with vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, and warming herbs — served with steamed rice

Jamu Daily Wellness Diet

Jamu

  • Indonesian Jamu tradition integrates healing spices, fermented foods, tropical fruits, and fresh herbs into every meal as a way of life, not just medicine.

Foods:

  • Turmeric
  • Galangal
  • Tempeh
  • Papaya
  • Coconut
  • Lemongrass
  • Pandan leaf
  • Moringa
  • Dragon fruit
  • Mangosteen
  • Aloe Vera (Lidah Buaya)
  • Turmeric (Kunyit)
  • Ginger (Jahe)
  • Lemongrass (Sereh)
  • Nutmeg (Pala)
  • Cinnamon (Kayu Manis)

Timing:

  • Breakfast: Jamu tonic (turmeric, ginger, honey, tamarind) with rice porridge and tempeh
  • Lunch: Nasi campur (mixed rice) with tempeh, tofu, vegetables, and a variety of sambals
  • Dinner: Soto ayam (turmeric chicken soup) with lemongrass, galangal, bean sprouts, and rice noodles

Andean Ancestral Whole-Foods Diet

Andean & Incan Medicine

  • The ancestral Andean diet is one of the most nutritionally complete in the world, built on ancient superfoods that have nourished high-altitude civilisations for thousands of years.

Foods:

  • Quinoa
  • Kiwicha
  • Cañihua
  • Maca
  • Purple corn
  • Potato varieties
  • Olluco
  • Oca
  • Cacao
  • Camu camu
  • Penca Sábila (Aloe)
  • Hierba del Plateado
  • Corn Silk (Cabello de Maíz)
  • Mortiño (Andean Blueberry)
  • Quinoa Leaf
  • Kiwicha (Amaranth)

Timing:

  • Breakfast: Quinoa porridge with cacao, maca, and camu camu berry — complete protein breakfast
  • Lunch: Quinoa and potato soup with Andean herbs, olluco, and fresh vegetables
  • Dinner: Cañihua grain bowl with roasted Andean root vegetables, avocado, and aji amarillo sauce

16:8 Intermittent Fasting Protocol

Western Integrative Medicine

  • The most researched fasting protocol — eating within an 8-hour window and fasting for 16 hours daily.
  • During the fasting window, the body depletes glycogen and switches to fat oxidation, increasing AMPK activity, insulin sensitivity, and autophagy.
  • Benefits include reduced fasting insulin, improved metabolic flexibility, reduced inflammation markers (CRP, IL-6), and weight management.
  • The eating window is typically 10 am–6 pm or 12 pm–8 pm depending on lifestyle.

Foods:

  • Fasting window (16 hours): water only, black coffee, plain herbal tea, sparkling water
  • Breaking the fast: start with protein and fat — not carbohydrates (blunts the insulin spike after fasting)
  • Eating window (8 hours): normal anti-inflammatory whole foods
  • Avoid: fruit juice, BCAA supplements, bone broth with calories during fasting window — these partially break the fast
  • Electrolytes during fasting window: pinch of sea salt + a few drops of lemon juice if hunger is severe

Timing:

  • 12 pm (break fast): Wild salmon + 2 eggs + spinach + avocado — protein-fat first meal
  • 3 pm: Main nourishing meal — baked chicken + sweet potato + roasted vegetables
  • 6 pm (final meal): Light protein dinner — fish or chicken + non-starchy vegetables only

12 pm — Breaking the Fast

Salmon & Egg Break-Fast Plate

  1. Break your fast with protein and fat — not carbohydrates. This prevents the sharp insulin spike from carbohydrates after a 16-hour fast, maintaining the metabolic benefits.
  2. Scramble eggs slowly in butter on low heat until creamy.
  3. Sauté spinach in olive oil 1–2 minutes. Plate everything with sliced avocado.
  4. Eat slowly. After 16 hours of fasting, the digestive system needs gentle reintroduction — avoid large portions immediately.

3 pm — Main Meal

Herb-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potato & Vegetables

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss sweet potato and vegetables with 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, and herbs.
  2. Rub chicken with remaining olive oil and herbs. Place on tray with vegetables.
  3. Roast 22–25 minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables have caramelised edges.
  4. Squeeze lemon over everything before serving.

6 pm — Final Meal (fasting window begins after this)

Light Fish Dinner with Green Vegetables

  1. Pan-sear fish in olive oil 3–4 minutes per side over medium heat.
  2. Steam or roast asparagus and courgette alongside. Wilt spinach in the pan.
  3. Plate and squeeze lemon over everything. Keep the meal light — you want digestion complete before sleep for better overnight autophagy.
  4. Drink herbal tea 30 minutes after. After this, fasting window begins — water, black tea, and herbal tea only until 12 pm tomorrow.

5:2 Modified Fasting Protocol

Western Integrative Medicine

  • Five days of normal eating and two non-consecutive restricted days (500 kcal for women, 600 kcal for men) per week.
  • The calorie-restricted days trigger the same metabolic benefits as full fasting — AMPK activation, reduced IGF-1, increased autophagy — but are more sustainable for most people.
  • The two fasting days should not be consecutive (e.g.
  • Monday and Thursday).
  • On fasting days, the goal is maximum nutrient density within the calorie limit.

Foods:

  • Fasting days: 500–600 total calories divided between 2 small meals
  • Fasting day proteins: eggs (70 kcal each), white fish (120 kcal per 150g), tofu (80 kcal per 100g)
  • Fasting day vegetables: unlimited non-starchy — broccoli, spinach, courgette, cucumber, celery
  • Non-fasting days: normal anti-inflammatory Mediterranean eating — no restriction
  • All days: minimum 2L water, black coffee and herbal tea allowed without breaking fast
  • Avoid: fasting on consecutive days, exercising strenuously on fasting days

Timing:

  • Fasting day breakfast (~150 kcal): 2 eggs any style (140 kcal) + unlimited herbal tea
  • Fasting day dinner (~350–450 kcal): white fish + steamed broccoli + leafy salad with lemon dressing
  • Normal day template: full Mediterranean anti-inflammatory meals without calorie restriction

Fasting Day — Breakfast (~150 kcal)

Two-Egg Fasting Breakfast

  1. Boil, poach, or scramble eggs without added oil or butter on a fasting day.
  2. Season lightly with sea salt. Drink plenty of water.
  3. Black coffee can be taken before this meal — it extends the fasting window's metabolic benefit.
  4. Total: approximately 140–150 kcal. Remaining 350–450 kcal budget is for dinner.

Fasting Day — Dinner (~400 kcal)

Fasting Day White Fish Plate

  1. Steam or bake fish in foil with lemon, herbs, and a tiny amount of olive oil. 15 minutes at 180°C.
  2. Steam broccoli and courgette 5–7 minutes until tender but not mushy.
  3. Dress salad with lemon juice only (no oil) to keep calories low.
  4. Total plate: approximately 335–370 kcal. Well within the 500 kcal fasting day budget.

Non-Fasting Day — Dinner (unrestricted)

Mediterranean Salmon with Legumes

  1. Roast vegetables with 2 tbsp olive oil at 200°C for 20 minutes.
  2. Pan-sear salmon in remaining olive oil 3–4 minutes per side.
  3. Toss chickpeas or lentils through the roasted vegetables.
  4. Plate and squeeze lemon over. Normal day — eat to comfortable fullness.

Circadian Rhythm Eating (Solar Fasting Protocol)

Ayurveda

  • Aligned with Ayurvedic principles of Agni (digestive fire) and modern circadian biology — the digestive system is strongest between 10 am and 2 pm (peak sun, peak metabolic enzyme activity) and weakest after sunset.
  • Eating after dark suppresses melatonin, increases insulin resistance by 20–30%, and disrupts circadian-regulated metabolic processes.
  • This protocol concentrates the largest meal at midday, uses a light early breakfast (or skips it), and ends all eating by 6–7 pm for a 14–16 hour overnight fast.

Foods:

  • Morning (optional, light): small amount of soaked nuts or fruit — never a heavy meal before 9 am when Agni is still awakening
  • Midday (main meal, 11 am–2 pm): largest meal of the day — all food groups, full nutrition
  • Evening (before 6 pm, very light): easily digestible — soup, cooked vegetables, small amount of protein
  • After 6–7 pm: only herbal tea, water — fasting window begins with sunset
  • Avoid: eating after 7 pm (reverses circadian metabolic benefits), heavy breakfast
  • Turmeric
  • Amla (Indian Gooseberry)
  • Licorice Root (Yashtimadhu)
  • Pippali (Long Pepper)
  • Cardamom
  • Bitter Melon

Timing:

  • Morning 8 am (optional, very light): 30g soaked almonds + 1 small banana + ginger herbal tea
  • Midday 12–1 pm (main meal): Substantial kitchari or grilled fish + rice + roasted vegetables + ghee
  • Evening before 6 pm (light): Clear vegetable soup or congee — never a heavy meal

Morning (8 am) — Optional Light Breakfast

Soaked Almond & Ginger Awakening

  1. The night before: place almonds in a bowl, cover with water, soak overnight at room temperature.
  2. In the morning: drain almonds and peel the skins off (they slide off easily after soaking — peel is astringent).
  3. Eat almonds slowly and chew thoroughly. Digestive enzyme activity is still low at 8 am.
  4. Drink ginger tea alongside — ginger gently awakens Agni without overstimulating digestion.
  5. Keep this meal very small — the purpose is to gently start digestion, not to fully feed.

Midday (12–1 pm) — Main Meal at Peak Agni

Golden Kitchari — Ayurvedic Complete Meal

  1. Rinse mung dal and rice until water runs clear.
  2. Heat ghee in a pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ginger, turmeric, and coriander. Stir 30 seconds.
  4. Add dal and rice, stir to coat in ghee and spices. Pour in water or broth.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook 25–30 minutes until dal breaks down into a thick, porridge-like consistency.
  6. Stir in cooked vegetables 5 minutes before end. Season with sea salt.
  7. Eat this as the main meal of the day, mindfully, sitting down, without screens. Agni is strongest now.

Evening (before 6 pm) — Light Closing Meal

Light Vegetable Broth Soup

  1. Simmer vegetables in broth with spices 15–20 minutes until very soft.
  2. Blend half or all for a smooth soup if desired. Stir in ghee at the end.
  3. Eat before 6 pm. This should be light and easy to digest — the digestive system is slowing down.
  4. After this meal: only herbal tea and water. The 14–16 hour overnight fast begins here.

72-Hour Autophagy Reset Fast

Western Integrative Medicine

  • An extended 72-hour fast activates deep cellular autophagy (cellular self-cleaning) — the process in which cells break down and recycle damaged organelles, misfolded proteins, and dysfunctional mitochondria.
  • The first 16–24 hours triggers glycogen depletion and ketogenesis; hours 24–72 see peak autophagy and a significant reduction in circulating IGF-1 and inflammatory cytokines.
  • After 72 hours, the immune system undergoes partial renewal (Valter Longo stem cell research).
  • This is an intensive protocol — not for weekly use.
  • Once per month or per quarter for immune reset is appropriate.

Foods:

  • During fast (72 hours): water only, electrolytes (sea salt + potassium from lemon), plain black coffee, plain herbal tea
  • No calories during the fast — bone broth, BCAA supplements, and sweetened teas partially break autophagy
  • Electrolyte maintenance: ½ tsp sea salt + squeeze of lemon in 1L water each day prevents low sodium, headache, and heart palpitation
  • Breaking the fast correctly is critical — refeeding syndrome is a risk after extended fasting. Start with bone broth, not a large meal
  • Not appropriate for: pregnant women, diabetics on insulin, anyone underweight, or anyone with a history of eating disorders

Timing:

  • Evening before Day 1 (pre-fast final meal): high-fat, high-protein — sustains energy into the fast
  • During fast (Days 1–3): water + herbal teas + black coffee + sea salt electrolyte water
  • Breaking the fast (end of Day 3): bone broth first, then 2 hours later soft scrambled eggs and avocado

Evening Before the Fast — Final Pre-Fast Meal

High-Fat, High-Protein Pre-Fast Plate

  1. This meal should be substantial but not overly large. Eat until satisfied, not stuffed.
  2. Roast salmon and vegetables at 200°C for 20 minutes with olive oil.
  3. Scramble eggs in remaining olive oil. Serve everything together.
  4. After this meal: stop eating. The fast begins now. Last coffee or herbal tea allowed until bedtime.

During the Fast (Days 1–3) — Fasting Drink Protocol

Electrolyte Fasting Water

  1. Mix electrolyte water each morning. Drink at least 2.5–3L of fluid daily during the fast.
  2. Sip throughout the day rather than drinking large volumes at once.
  3. Hunger peaks at hours 16–20 and again at hour 36 — these are temporary. After hour 48, many people experience a significant reduction in hunger.
  4. If feeling weak, dizzy, or experiencing heart palpitations: increase sea salt immediately — this is low sodium, not low blood sugar.
  5. Do not exercise intensely during hours 24–48 — light walking only. Light exercise is fine after hour 48.

Breaking the Fast (End of Hour 72) — Refeeding Protocol

Bone Broth Refeeding Sequence

  1. CRITICAL: Do not break an extended fast with a large meal. Refeeding syndrome is a medical risk with electrolyte imbalance.
  2. Start with 200ml warm bone broth. Sip slowly over 20 minutes.
  3. Wait at least 2 hours before eating anything else. Let the digestive system re-activate gently.
  4. First solid meal: 2 scrambled eggs + ¼ avocado + a little cooked spinach. Small portion.
  5. Wait 4 hours before eating a fuller meal. Eat only until moderately satisfied — do not eat a large meal to 'make up' for the fast.
  6. Day after the fast: normal eating resumes. The cells have completed their autophagy cycle.

OMAD — One Meal A Day Protocol

Western Integrative Medicine

  • The most condensed fasting protocol — all daily nutrition consumed within a single 1–2 hour eating window.
  • The 22–23 hour fasting window maximises autophagy, ketogenesis, and AMPK activation.
  • Requires careful nutritional planning to deliver complete macro and micronutrients in a single meal.
  • Best suited to people who have already adapted to 16:8 or 5:2 fasting.
  • Not recommended as a starting point — build up to it over several weeks.
  • Ideal eating window: 5–7 pm (dinner) to preserve social eating and performance throughout the day.

Foods:

  • The single meal must contain: 1.6–2g protein per kg bodyweight, 50–80g healthy fat, adequate fibre (25g minimum), all major micronutrients
  • Start with bone broth (10–15 minutes before the main meal) — re-engages digestive enzymes, provides collagen and electrolytes
  • Main protein: 250–350g salmon, chicken thighs, beef, or eggs
  • Healthy fat: 2–3 tbsp olive oil, ½ avocado, nuts/seeds
  • Complex carbohydrates (optional, especially for active people): 150–200g sweet potato, 1 cup legumes
  • Vegetables: minimum 400g — 4+ different colours
  • Finish: 20–30g dark chocolate + herbal tea

Timing:

  • Pre-meal (10–15 min before): 200ml bone broth — re-activates digestive enzymes, begins appetite signal
  • Main OMAD meal (5–7 pm): complete nutrient-dense plate — protein + fat + vegetables + optional complex carb
  • Post-meal: 20g dark chocolate + herbal tea — antioxidants + gentle digestive support

Pre-Meal (10 minutes before eating)

Digestive Activation Bone Broth

  1. Warm broth gently. Do not boil.
  2. Drink 10–15 minutes before the main OMAD meal.
  3. This re-activates the digestive enzyme cascade that has been dormant for 22+ hours, preventing the digestive distress that can come from eating a large meal after a long fast.

Main OMAD Meal (5–7 pm) — Complete Nutrition in One Plate

Complete OMAD Nourishment Plate

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Bake sweet potato whole 40 minutes (or use pre-cooked from the day before).
  2. Toss broccoli and capsicum with 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, herbs. Roast 20 minutes alongside the potato.
  3. Pan-sear salmon or chicken in remaining oil, 4 minutes per side for salmon, 6 minutes for chicken. Finish chicken in oven if needed.
  4. Wilt spinach/kale in the hot pan 1 minute.
  5. Assemble the full plate: protein, roasted vegetables, leafy greens, avocado, pumpkin seeds. Squeeze lemon over everything.
  6. Eat slowly over 45–60 minutes. Chew thoroughly — digestive enzyme activity needs this time after a 22-hour fast.
  7. Serve yoghurt or kefir alongside for probiotics.

Post-Meal (30 minutes after eating)

Dark Chocolate & Chamomile Digestive Close

  1. Wait 20–30 minutes after the main meal before eating chocolate — this is a digestive rest period, not an extended eating window.
  2. Eat chocolate slowly, letting it melt.
  3. Sip chamomile tea. The eating window closes after this.
  4. The 22–23 hour fasting window now begins again.
How to Make This

Chamomile & Peppermint General Wellness Tea

Gentle, versatile blend suitable for most conditions.

Preparation:

  • Steep 1 tsp chamomile + 1 tsp peppermint in just-boiled water for 5–7 min.
  • Strain.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 cups daily

Western Herbalism

Ginger, Lemon & Honey Daily Tonic

Universal daily health tonic used across cultures for prevention and wellness.

Preparation:

  • Steep 1 tsp grated fresh ginger in hot water for 5 min.
  • Add fresh lemon juice and raw honey.

Dosage:

  • 1–2 cups daily

Ayurveda

Green Tea with Jasmine & Mint

Antioxidant-rich daily beverage with calming aromatic compounds.

Preparation:

  • Brew 1 tsp green tea with jasmine at 80°C for 3 min.
  • Add a sprig of fresh mint.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 cups daily

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Aloe (Lu Hui)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for constipation, skin health, burns.

Preparation:

  • Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Aloe (Lu Hui) in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes, covered.
  • Strain and drink.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Active liver disease — monitor liver enzymes with long-term use

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Full profile

Pot Marigold

Calendula officinalis

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for wound healing, skin health, eczema.

Preparation:

  • Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Pot Marigold in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes, covered.
  • Strain and drink.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

⚠️ Ragweed / Daisy Family Allergy: Pot Marigold belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family. If you're allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies, you may also react to this herb — start with a small amount.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Western Herbalism

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Medicinal Aloe

Aloe vera africana

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for skin health, burns, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Medicinal Aloe in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes, covered.
  • Strain and drink.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

African Traditional Medicine

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Cattail

Typha latifolia

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for wound healing, burns, diarrhea.

Preparation:

  • Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Cattail in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes, covered.
  • Strain and drink.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Indigenous / Native American

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Aloe Vera

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Mediterranean for skin health, burns, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Aloe Vera in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes, covered.
  • Strain and drink.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Mediterranean

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Alkanet

Alkanna tinctoria

Traditionally used in Mediterranean for skin health, wound healing, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Alkanet in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes, covered.
  • Strain and drink.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Mediterranean

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Aloe Vera (Sabr)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Persian Medicine for skin health, burns, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Aloe Vera (Sabr) in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes, covered.
  • Strain and drink.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Persian Medicine

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Aloe Vera (Wan Hang Chorakhe)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Thai Traditional Medicine for skin health, burns, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Aloe Vera (Wan Hang Chorakhe) in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes, covered.
  • Strain and drink.

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Thai Traditional Medicine

Full profile
How to Make This

Aloe (Lu Hui)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for constipation, skin health, burns.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Aloe (Lu Hui) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Active liver disease — monitor liver enzymes with long-term use

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pot Marigold

Calendula officinalis

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for wound healing, skin health, eczema.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Pot Marigold and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Ragweed / Daisy Family Allergy: Pot Marigold belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family. If you're allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies, you may also react to this herb — start with a small amount.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Western Herbalism

Medicinal Aloe

Aloe vera africana

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for skin health, burns, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Medicinal Aloe and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

African Traditional Medicine

Cattail

Typha latifolia

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for wound healing, burns, diarrhea.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Cattail and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Indigenous / Native American

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Mediterranean for skin health, burns, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Aloe Vera and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Mediterranean

Alkanet

Alkanna tinctoria

Traditionally used in Mediterranean for skin health, wound healing, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Alkanet and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Mediterranean

Aloe Vera (Sabr)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Persian Medicine for skin health, burns, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Aloe Vera (Sabr) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Persian Medicine

Aloe Vera (Wan Hang Chorakhe)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Thai Traditional Medicine for skin health, burns, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Aloe Vera (Wan Hang Chorakhe) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Thai Traditional Medicine

Sábila (Aloe Vera)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Latin American Curanderismo for burns, skin health, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Sábila (Aloe Vera) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Latin American Curanderismo

Sábila Amazónica

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Amazonian Plant Medicine for skin health, burns, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Sábila Amazónica and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Amazonian Plant Medicine

Aloe Vera (Caribbean)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Caribbean Folk Medicine for burns, skin health, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Aloe Vera (Caribbean) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Caribbean Folk Medicine

Bitter Aloe (Caribbean)

Aloe barbadensis

Traditionally used in Caribbean Folk Medicine for skin health, burns, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Bitter Aloe (Caribbean) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Caribbean Folk Medicine

Tuna Cactus

Opuntia cochenillifera

Traditionally used in Caribbean Folk Medicine for burns, wound healing, headache.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Tuna Cactus and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Heart & Blood Pressure Medications: May interact with antihypertensive drugs, blood thinners, or cardiac medications. Do not combine without medical guidance.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)

Caribbean Folk Medicine

Babosa (Aloe Vera)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Brazilian Phytotherapy for burns, skin health, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Babosa (Aloe Vera) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Brazilian Phytotherapy

Aloe Vera (Katrazhai)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Siddha Medicine for burns, skin health, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Aloe Vera (Katrazhai) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Siddha Medicine

Kathalai (Aloe)

Aloe barbadensis

Traditionally used in Siddha Medicine for skin health, burns, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Kathalai (Aloe) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Siddha Medicine

Aloe Vera (Lidah Buaya)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Jamu for burns, skin health, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Aloe Vera (Lidah Buaya) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Jamu

Sphagnum Moss (Moshok)

Sphagnum sp.

Traditionally used in Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine for wound healing, skin health, infection.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Sphagnum Moss (Moshok) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

Siberian Stonecrop Yellow

Sedum telephium subsp. maximum

Traditionally used in Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine for wound healing, fatigue, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Siberian Stonecrop Yellow and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

Siberian Globeflower (Kupalnita)

Trollius asiaticus

Traditionally used in Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine for wound healing, inflammation, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Siberian Globeflower (Kupalnita) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  • Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  • Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

  • 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

How to Make This

Morning Green Juice

Nutrient-dense daily green juice for overall health and vitality.

Preparation:

  • Juice: 2 cups spinach, 1 cucumber, 3 stalks celery, 1 green apple, ½ lemon, 1 inch ginger.

Dosage:

  • 200–300 ml daily

Western Herbalism

Carrot, Apple & Ginger Daily Tonic

Warming, antioxidant-rich tonic suitable for general wellness.

Preparation:

  • Juice: 4 carrots + 2 apples + 1 inch ginger + ½ lemon.

Dosage:

  • 200 ml daily

Ayurveda

Beet, Berry & Lemon Vitality Juice

Vibrant, antioxidant-dense juice for daily energy and longevity.

Preparation:

  • Juice: 1 beet + 1 cup mixed berries + 1 orange + ½ lemon + 1 apple.

Dosage:

  • 200 ml daily

Mediterranean

How to Make This

Frankincense & Rose Hip Regenerating Serum

A luxurious regenerating serum drawing on ancient Persian healing wisdom, combining frankincense resin's boswellic acids with rose hip's trans-retinoic acid to reduce inflammation, promote cellular renewal, and improve skin tone.

How to make:

  1. Combine rose hip and jojoba oils in a small dark glass bottle.
  2. Add vitamin E oil and swirl to mix.
  3. Add all essential oils.
  4. Cap tightly and shake well.
  5. Allow to rest for 24 hours before first use.

Apply: Apply 3–4 drops to clean, slightly damp skin. Press gently into skin using fingertips — do not drag. Allow to absorb for 2 minutes before applying moisturiser. — Morning and/or evening

Persian Medicine

  • Lymphatic drainage massage: gentle manual technique targeting neck, armpit, and groin lymph nodes to support immune clearance and detoxification — 20–30 min session, 2–3x/week or monthly with a trained therapist
  • Acupuncture: TCM needle therapy at condition-specific meridian points to restore Qi flow and reduce systemic inflammation — 6–12 weekly sessions recommended initially
  • Sauna therapy: infrared sauna at 50–60°C for 20–30 min, 3–4x/week — promotes detoxification through sweat, reduces inflammatory markers, and supports immune function
  • Cold plunge / contrast hydrotherapy: 30–60 seconds cold shower or cold plunge after sauna — activates the vagus nerve, reduces inflammation, and boosts circulation
  • Yoga: 30–45 min daily practice of poses suited to your condition — combines breathwork, stretching, and mindfulness to regulate the nervous system and reduce stress hormones
  • Meditation: 20 min daily — body scan, breath awareness, or loving-kindness practice to lower cortisol and support the mind-body healing response
  • Breathwork: diaphragmatic breathing or pranayama (e.g. alternate nostril, 4-7-8) for 10–15 min daily — regulates the autonomic nervous system and reduces systemic inflammation
  • Grounding / earthing: 20–30 min of barefoot contact with grass, soil, or sand daily — shown to reduce cortisol, normalise circadian rhythm, and lower inflammatory markers
  • Forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku): 60–90 min slow, mindful walk in a forested or green environment weekly — clinically shown to reduce stress hormones and blood pressure
  • Sleep hygiene: maintain a consistent sleep/wake time, keep bedroom dark and cool (18–20°C), avoid screens 1 hour before bed — 7–9 hours of quality sleep is foundational to all healing
  • Morning sunlight: 10–20 min of direct sunlight exposure before 10am daily — anchors circadian rhythm, boosts vitamin D synthesis, and regulates serotonin
  • Journaling: 10–15 min daily reflective writing — symptom tracking, emotional processing, and gratitude practice to reduce psychological stress load

Caribbean Folk Medicine

A syncretic blend of African, Indigenous Taíno, and European herbal traditions shaped by the islands' rich biodiversity.

Caribbean Folk Medicine addresses burns using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

A rich tradition of forest and steppe botanicals — adaptogens, mushrooms, and cold-climate herbs — used for centuries to build resilience and longevity.

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine addresses burns using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Mediterranean

Ancient Greek, Roman, and Arab traditions blended into a culinary and medicinal heritage still widely practiced today.

Mediterranean addresses burns using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Siddha Medicine

One of the world's oldest medical systems, originating in Tamil Nadu, using metals, minerals, and plants to restore the body's elemental balance.

Siddha Medicine addresses burns using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Andean & Incan Medicine

Kallawaya healers and Incan medicine combined high-altitude plants — maca, muña, chanca piedra, and cat's claw — with ceremony and profound knowledge of the Andes.

Andean & Incan Medicine addresses burns using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

East African Traditional Medicine

Across the East African highlands, savanna, and coast, healers use moringa, frankincense, teff, and endemic medicinal plants alongside divination and community ritual.

East African Traditional Medicine addresses burns using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Micronesian & Melanesian Medicine

Indigenous healing traditions across Fiji, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands use kava, morinda, breadfruit leaves, and reef-edge plants in community healing ceremonies with deep spiritual roots.

Micronesian & Melanesian Medicine addresses burns using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

A 3,000-year-old system built on qi, yin-yang balance, and the five elements, using herbs, acupuncture, and movement.

Traditional Chinese Medicine addresses burns using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Western Herbalism

A living tradition rooted in ancient Greek and Roman medicine, refined over centuries into modern phytotherapy.

Western Herbalism addresses burns using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

African Traditional Medicine

Rich healing practices across hundreds of cultures, using plants, ritual, and community to restore wholeness.

African Traditional Medicine addresses burns using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

When to see a doctor

Consult a healthcare provider if your symptoms are severe, persistent, or worsening, or before starting any herbal protocol.

Sunaras provides holistic health education. Always work with a qualified healthcare practitioner.

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