Chlamydia

Preparation:

• Steam broccoli, cauliflower, or Brussels sprouts.
• Let sit 5 min after chopping before cooking.

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups daily

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Squeeze half a lemon into warm water first thing in the morning.

Dosage:

• 1 glass on waking

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Crush 2–3 raw garlic cloves, let sit 10 minutes to maximise allicin formation, then mix with 1 tsp Manuka honey (UMF 10+ or higher).
• Eat daily.
• Do not heat.

Dosage:

• 2–3 raw crushed cloves daily with Manuka honey

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Start probiotics 2 hours after each antibiotic dose (not simultaneously).
• Include kefir, live-culture yogurt, sauerkraut, or kimchi at every meal.
• Continue for at least 4 weeks after finishing antibiotics.

Dosage:

• ½ cup with each meal during and after antibiotic treatment

Korean Traditional Medicine (Hanbang)

Preparation:

• Eat a small handful of raw pumpkin seeds daily.
• Include oysters or shellfish 2–3 times per week if not vegan.
• Add lentils and chickpeas to daily meals.

Dosage:

• 2–3 tbsp pumpkin seeds daily, plus zinc-rich meals

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Eat fresh guava, bell peppers (highest food source of vitamin C), kiwis, and citrus fruits raw.
• Avoid cooking vitamin C-rich foods as heat destroys up to 50% of the content.

Dosage:

• 3–5 servings of vitamin C-rich foods daily

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Decoct 1 tsp milk thistle seeds (crushed) + 1 tsp dandelion root in 2 cups water for 20 min.
• Strain.

Dosage:

• 2–3 cups daily

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Steep 1 tsp nettle leaf + 1 tsp cleavers herb in just-boiled water for 8 min.
• Strain.
• Drink cool or warm.

Dosage:

• 2–3 cups daily

Celtic & Norse Herbalism

Preparation:

• Simmer 1 tbsp schisandra berries in 2 cups water for 10 min.
• Remove from heat, add 1 tsp green tea, steep 3 min.
• Strain.

Dosage:

• 2 cups daily

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Mix ½ tsp turmeric + pinch black pepper + juice of ½ lemon in warm (not boiling) water.
• Add honey.

Dosage:

• 1 cup every morning

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Decoct ½ tsp dried goldenseal root in 2 cups water for 15 min.
• Remove from heat, add 1 tsp echinacea root and 1 tsp uva ursi leaf.
• Steep 10 min.
• Strain well.
• Add lemon and honey.
• Do not use for more than 2 weeks continuously.

Dosage:

• 2–3 cups daily.
• Not for use in pregnancy.
• Consult healthcare provider if taking medications.

Appalachian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Decoct 1 tsp cat's claw bark in 2 cups water for 15 min.
• Remove from heat, add ½ tsp andrographis leaf and 1 tsp olive leaf.
• Steep 8 min.
• Strain.
• Add honey to offset bitterness.

Dosage:

• 2 cups daily during treatment.
• Not for use in pregnancy or with immunosuppressant medications.

Amazonian Plant Medicine

Preparation:

• Cold-steep 1 tbsp marshmallow root in 2 cups cold water for 4 hours (do not boil — heat destroys mucilage).
• Strain.
• Add 1 tbsp slippery elm powder and 1 tsp chamomile, warm gently.
• Stir well.

Dosage:

• 2 cups daily, taken 2 hours after each antibiotic dose during treatment, and for 4 weeks after

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Turmeric 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

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Neem 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

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Guduchi (Giloy) 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

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Kalmegh (Andrographis) 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

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Andrographis (Chuan Xin Lian) 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 Coptis (Huang Lian) 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
• Diabetes medications — may enhance hypoglycaemic effect; monitor blood glucose closely

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Yarrow 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)

Western Herbalism

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 Oregon Grape 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

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Andrographis 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

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Terminalia (Silver Cluster-leaf) 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
• Diabetes medications — may enhance hypoglycaemic effect; monitor blood glucose closely

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Rosy Periwinkle 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)

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Guava Leaf 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
• Diabetes medications — may enhance hypoglycaemic effect; monitor blood glucose closely

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Cassia (African) 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

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 Usnea (Old Man's Beard) 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

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Olive Leaf (Zaytoon) 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

Unani / Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Olive Leaf 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

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Coptis (Oren) 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
• Diabetes medications — may enhance hypoglycaemic effect; monitor blood glucose closely

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Andrographis (Senshin Ren) 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

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Preparation:

• Mix: juice of 2 lemons + 2 tbsp grade B maple syrup + pinch cayenne pepper + 500 ml water.
• Drink throughout the morning.

Dosage:

• 500 ml in the morning

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Juice: 2 cups spinach + 1 cup parsley + 1 cup cilantro + 2 cucumbers + 1 lemon + 1 inch ginger.

Dosage:

• 250–300 ml daily on an empty stomach

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Juice: 2 beets + 1 grapefruit (peeled) + 2 carrots + 1 inch ginger + ½ lemon.
• Add 1 tsp apple cider vinegar.

Dosage:

• 200 ml in the morning

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Juice: 2 whole guavas + 2 large red bell peppers + 1 lemon + 1 inch fresh ginger + 1 inch fresh turmeric + 2 raw garlic cloves (press and let sit 10 min before adding) + pinch black pepper.
• Drink immediately.

Dosage:

• 250 ml daily, ideally in the morning

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Blend: 1 cup live-culture kefir (or coconut kefir for dairy-free) + 1 banana + ½ cup frozen blueberries + 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 1 tbsp raw honey + ½ tsp cinnamon.
• Blend until smooth.

Dosage:

• 300 ml daily, taken 2 hours after antibiotic doses during treatment and for 4 weeks after finishing

Korean Traditional Medicine (Hanbang)

How to make:

1. Melt beeswax with the infused oils in a double boiler.
2. Remove from heat and cool to 50°C.
3. Stir in zinc oxide powder until fully incorporated.
4. Cool to 45°C and add essential oils.
5. Pour into small glass jars and allow to set completely.

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.