Childhood UTI

Preparation:

• Calculate minimum fluid intake: 1 ml/kcal consumed (roughly 1–1.5 litres daily for school-age children).
• Water is best.
• Herbal teas count.

Dosage:

• Increase fluid intake by 50% during active UTI.
• Minimum 6–8 glasses water daily for prevention throughout school year.

Modern Evidence-Based Paediatric Medicine

Preparation:

• Daily probiotic kefir or yoghurt.
• Or multi-strain Lactobacillus supplement (L.
• rhamnosus GG specifically).
• Particularly important after antibiotic UTI treatment.

Dosage:

• Daily probiotic food or supplement.
• Critical in the 4–8 weeks following antibiotic treatment for UTI.

Modern Gynaecological/Paediatric Evidence

Preparation:

• Regular vitamin C intake through food: kiwi, bell pepper, broccoli, strawberries.
• Or sodium ascorbate supplement 250–500 mg daily.

Dosage:

• Consistent vitamin C-rich food daily.
• Supplement during active UTI to accelerate urine acidification.

Modern Nutritional Medicine

Preparation:

• Steep 1 tbsp corn silk + 1 tsp marshmallow root (cold infusion preferred) + 1 tsp cranberry extract in 300 ml cooled boiled water, 20 min cold.
• Or warm: 8 min steep.
• Strain.

Dosage:

• Children (3–12y): 120–180 ml, 3× daily during UTI.
• Teens: 240 ml, 3× daily.

Native American / Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Powder blend dissolved in water or glycerite preparation.
• Daily preventive dose.

Dosage:

• Children (3–12y): 500 mg D-mannose + 36 mg PAC cranberry in water, once daily.

Western Herbal / Modern Evidence-Based

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Varuna 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

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

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Sandalwood 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

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

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Coriander 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

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

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Pashanbhed 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

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

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Phellodendron (Huang Bai) 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

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Plantain Seed (Che Qian Zi) 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

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Gentian (Long Dan Cao) 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

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

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Houttuynia (Yu Xing Cao) 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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Goldenseal 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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy — may stimulate uterine contractions (avoid entirely)
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Saw Palmetto 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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Marshmallow Root 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

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

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Cleavers 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

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

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Buchu 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

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

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried African Wild Potato 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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Fynbos Pelargonium 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

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

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Pygeum 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

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

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Goldenseal 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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy — may stimulate uterine contractions (avoid entirely)
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Cedar (Red) 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

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

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Corn Silk 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

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)

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Mix 30 ml unsweetened pure cranberry juice + 60 ml pure blueberry juice + 200 ml water.
• No added sugar.

Dosage:

• Children (2–12y): 200 ml diluted, once daily for prevention.
• During UTI: 2× daily.

Native American / Modern Nutritional

How to make:

1. Melt beeswax, shea butter, and coconut oil together in a double boiler on low heat.
2. Add calendula-infused olive oil and stir until combined.
3. Remove from heat and cool to 40°C — mixture begins to thicken.
4. In a separate bowl, combine aloe vera gel and vitamin E oil.
5. Slowly pour the oil mixture into the aloe while blending with a hand mixer.
6. Blend until a smooth, creamy lotion forms.
7. Pour into sterilised glass jars immediately — do not add essential oils.
8. Allow to cool completely before sealing.

How to make:

1. Melt beeswax in a double boiler until liquid.
2. Add coconut oil and shea butter, stirring until fully combined.
3. Remove from heat and cool to 45°C.
4. Add essential oils at this point — adding to very hot oil destroys the therapeutic compounds.
5. Pour into tins or wide-mouth jars and allow to set.

How to make:

1. Blend rolled oats in a food processor or blender until a fine flour-like powder forms.
2. Test colloidal consistency: add 1 tsp to a glass of warm water — it should turn the water milky white and feel silky.
3. Grind dried calendula flowers to a fine powder.
4. Brew 2 chamomile tea bags in 500ml boiling water for 10 min. Cool.
5. Run a lukewarm bath (NOT hot — heat worsens eczema and itch).
6. Pour chamomile tea directly into bath.
7. Sprinkle oat powder and calendula powder into water while swirling.
8. Add baking soda if using.
9. Swirl bath water to distribute evenly.

How to make:

1. Make the elderberry decoction and thyme infusion separately. Strain both very thoroughly — no plant particles.
2. Cool completely to room temperature.
3. Combine both teas in a clean bottle.
4. Add honey and stir until completely dissolved.
5. Add lemon juice and mix.
6. Transfer to a small spray bottle.
7. Refrigerate and use within 5 days.