Digestive Issues

Preparation:

• Simmer bones 12–24 hours with apple cider vinegar.
• Drink as a warm broth or use in cooking.

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups daily

Appalachian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Add fresh grated ginger to meals, teas, or juices.
• Chew a slice before meals for digestion.

Dosage:

• 1–2 tsp fresh daily

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Eat ½ cup of fresh papaya before or with meals.

Dosage:

• ½ cup before meals

Latin American Curanderismo

Preparation:

• Use as a cooking medium on low heat, or drizzle raw over finished dishes to preserve beneficial fatty acids.

Dosage:

• 1–2 tbsp daily

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Soak overnight, then simmer until tender.
• Use in soups, stews, dips, or as a side dish.

Dosage:

• ½ cup cooked daily

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Cook as porridge, steam, or use as a base for meals.
• Soak overnight before cooking to reduce phytic acid.

Dosage:

• ½–1 cup cooked, 1–2× daily

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Use as a cooking medium on low heat, or drizzle raw over finished dishes to preserve beneficial fatty acids.

Dosage:

• 1–2 tbsp daily

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Eat fresh, raw, or dried.
• Can be blended into smoothies, juiced, or added to salads and grain bowls.

Dosage:

• ½–1 cup fresh daily, or 2–3 tbsp dried

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Eat steamed, roasted, stir-fried, or raw in salads.
• Lightly cooking increases digestibility.

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Eat steamed, roasted, stir-fried, or raw in salads.
• Lightly cooking increases digestibility.

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Sauté, simmer in broth, or steep dried mushrooms as tea.
• Can also be taken as powder in capsules or smoothies.

Dosage:

• ½–1 cup cooked, or 1–2 g powder daily

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Cook as porridge, steam, or use as a base for meals.
• Soak overnight before cooking to reduce phytic acid.

Dosage:

• ½–1 cup cooked, 1–2× daily

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Eat fresh, raw, or dried.
• Can be blended into smoothies, juiced, or added to salads and grain bowls.

Dosage:

• ½–1 cup fresh daily, or 2–3 tbsp dried

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Use as a cooking medium on low heat, or drizzle raw over finished dishes to preserve beneficial fatty acids.

Dosage:

• 1–2 tbsp daily

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Add to meals during cooking, brew as tea, or mix into warm water with honey.
• Use ¼–1 tsp per serving.

Dosage:

• ¼–1 tsp per meal

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Eat fresh, raw, or dried.
• Can be blended into smoothies, juiced, or added to salads and grain bowls.

Dosage:

• ½–1 cup fresh daily, or 2–3 tbsp dried

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Cook as porridge, steam, or use as a base for meals.
• Soak overnight before cooking to reduce phytic acid.

Dosage:

• ½–1 cup cooked, 1–2× daily

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Cook as porridge, steam, or use as a base for meals.
• Soak overnight before cooking to reduce phytic acid.

Dosage:

• ½–1 cup cooked, 1–2× daily

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Eat fresh, raw, or dried.
• Can be blended into smoothies, juiced, or added to salads and grain bowls.

Dosage:

• ½–1 cup fresh daily, or 2–3 tbsp dried

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Eat fresh, raw, or dried.
• Can be blended into smoothies, juiced, or added to salads and grain bowls.

Dosage:

• ½–1 cup fresh daily, or 2–3 tbsp dried

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Soak overnight, then simmer until tender.
• Use in soups, stews, dips, or as a side dish.

Dosage:

• ½ cup cooked daily

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Eat steamed, roasted, stir-fried, or raw in salads.
• Lightly cooking increases digestibility.

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Soak overnight, then simmer until tender.
• Use in soups, stews, dips, or as a side dish.

Dosage:

• ½ cup cooked daily

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Cook as porridge, steam, or use as a base for meals.
• Soak overnight before cooking to reduce phytic acid.

Dosage:

• ½–1 cup cooked, 1–2× daily

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Cook as porridge, steam, or use as a base for meals.
• Soak overnight before cooking to reduce phytic acid.

Dosage:

• ½–1 cup cooked, 1–2× daily

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Cook as porridge, steam, or use as a base for meals.
• Soak overnight before cooking to reduce phytic acid.

Dosage:

• ½–1 cup cooked, 1–2× daily

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Soak overnight, then simmer until tender.
• Use in soups, stews, dips, or as a side dish.

Dosage:

• ½ cup cooked daily

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Use as a natural sweetener in small amounts — 1–2 tsp in teas, dressings, or to finish dishes.

Dosage:

• 1–2 tsp daily

Unani / Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Eat fresh, raw, or dried.
• Can be blended into smoothies, juiced, or added to salads and grain bowls.

Dosage:

• ½–1 cup fresh daily, or 2–3 tbsp dried

Unani / Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Cook as porridge, steam, or use as a base for meals.
• Soak overnight before cooking to reduce phytic acid.

Dosage:

• ½–1 cup cooked, 1–2× daily

Unani / Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Consume 1–2 tablespoons daily as a condiment or side dish.
• Do not heat — high temperatures destroy live cultures.

Dosage:

• 1–2 tbsp daily (condiment), or ½ cup as a dish

Unani / Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Consume 1–2 tablespoons daily as a condiment or side dish.
• Do not heat — high temperatures destroy live cultures.

Dosage:

• 1–2 tbsp daily (condiment), or ½ cup as a dish

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Preparation:

• Add to soups, salads, or rice dishes.
• Soak dried seaweed in water for 10–15 minutes before use.

Dosage:

• 2–3 tbsp rehydrated daily

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Preparation:

• Prepare by grilling, steaming, or slow cooking.
• Avoid deep-frying to preserve nutritional value.

Dosage:

• 3–4 oz per serving, 4–5× per week

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Preparation:

• Consume 1–2 tablespoons daily as a condiment or side dish.
• Do not heat — high temperatures destroy live cultures.

Dosage:

• 1–2 tbsp daily (condiment), or ½ cup as a dish

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Preparation:

• Consume 1–2 tablespoons daily as a condiment or side dish.
• Do not heat — high temperatures destroy live cultures.

Dosage:

• 1–2 tbsp daily (condiment), or ½ cup as a dish

Korean Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups 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:

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

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups daily

Avoid if:

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

Ayurveda

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups daily

Avoid if:

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

Ayurveda

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups 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:

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

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups 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:

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

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Mix into water, smoothie, or juice.
• Stir well and consume immediately.
• Can also be blended into food.

Dosage:

• ½–1 tsp (1–3 g) mixed into water, juice, or smoothie daily

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Mix into water, smoothie, or juice.
• Stir well and consume immediately.
• Can also be blended into food.

Dosage:

• ½–1 tsp (1–3 g) mixed into water, juice, or smoothie daily

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Mix into water, smoothie, or juice.
• Stir well and consume immediately.
• Can also be blended into food.

Dosage:

• ½–1 tsp (1–3 g) mixed into water, juice, or smoothie daily

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Mix into water, smoothie, or juice.
• Stir well and consume immediately.
• Can also be blended into food.

Dosage:

• ½–1 tsp (1–3 g) mixed into water, juice, or smoothie daily

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Mix into water, smoothie, or juice.
• Stir well and consume immediately.
• Can also be blended into food.

Dosage:

• ½–1 tsp (1–3 g) mixed into water, juice, or smoothie daily

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Swallow whole.
• Take with a meal that contains healthy fats to maximise absorption of fat-soluble compounds.

Dosage:

• 1–2 softgels daily with a meal containing healthy fat

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Unani / Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Unani / Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Unani / Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Korean Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Korean Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Korean Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Tibetan Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Tibetan Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Tibetan Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Persian Medicine

Preparation:

• Mix the dry powder blend with enough water, oil, or honey to form a paste.
• Apply to skin, leave for 10–15 minutes, then rinse off.
• Use 2–3× weekly.

Dosage:

• Apply as paste 2–3× weekly

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Prepare a strong herbal infusion or decoction.
• Soak a clean cloth in the warm or cool liquid, wring out, and apply to affected area for 15–20 minutes.
• Repeat 2× daily.

Dosage:

• 15–20 min application, 2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Prepare a strong herbal infusion or decoction.
• Soak a clean cloth in the warm or cool liquid, wring out, and apply to affected area for 15–20 minutes.
• Repeat 2× daily.

Dosage:

• 15–20 min application, 2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Mix dry ingredients with enough liquid (water, oil, or honey) to form a thick paste.
• Apply to affected area, leave for 10–20 minutes, then rinse.
• Use 1–2× daily.

Dosage:

• Apply for 10–20 min, rinse off, 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Mash or bruise fresh Fresh ginger root leaves/roots.
• Apply directly to skin, cover with a clean cloth, and leave for 20–30 minutes.
• Use fresh material for each application.

Dosage:

• Apply fresh poultice for 20–30 min, 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Preparation:

• Mash or bruise fresh Fresh ginger root leaves/roots.
• Apply directly to skin, cover with a clean cloth, and leave for 20–30 minutes.
• Use fresh material for each application.

Dosage:

• Apply fresh poultice for 20–30 min, 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Korean Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Mash or bruise fresh Gentian root extract leaves/roots.
• Apply directly to skin, cover with a clean cloth, and leave for 20–30 minutes.
• Use fresh material for each application.

Dosage:

• Apply fresh poultice for 20–30 min, 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Tibetan Medicine

Preparation:

• Prepare a strong herbal infusion or decoction.
• Soak a clean cloth in the warm or cool liquid, wring out, and apply to affected area for 15–20 minutes.
• Repeat 2× daily.

Dosage:

• 15–20 min application, 2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Tibetan Medicine

Preparation:

• Mix dry ingredients with enough liquid (water, oil, or honey) to form a thick paste.
• Apply to affected area, leave for 10–20 minutes, then rinse.
• Use 1–2× daily.

Dosage:

• Apply for 10–20 min, rinse off, 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Thai Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Mash or bruise fresh Fresh ginger root leaves/roots.
• Apply directly to skin, cover with a clean cloth, and leave for 20–30 minutes.
• Use fresh material for each application.

Dosage:

• Apply fresh poultice for 20–30 min, 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Caribbean Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Mix dry ingredients with enough liquid (water, oil, or honey) to form a thick paste.
• Apply to affected area, leave for 10–20 minutes, then rinse.
• Use 1–2× daily.

Dosage:

• Apply for 10–20 min, rinse off, 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Siddha Medicine

Preparation:

• Prepare a strong herbal infusion or decoction.
• Soak a clean cloth in the warm or cool liquid, wring out, and apply to affected area for 15–20 minutes.
• Repeat 2× daily.

Dosage:

• 15–20 min application, 2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Jamu

Preparation:

• Prepare a strong herbal infusion or decoction.
• Soak a clean cloth in the warm or cool liquid, wring out, and apply to affected area for 15–20 minutes.
• Repeat 2× daily.

Dosage:

• 15–20 min application, 2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Vietnamese Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Prepare as a strong tea or infusion.
• Allow to cool to a comfortable temperature.
• Apply to affected area with a clean cloth, or rinse skin thoroughly.
• Use 1–2× daily.

Dosage:

• Rinse or wipe affected area 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Mongolian Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Prepare as a strong tea or infusion.
• Allow to cool to a comfortable temperature.
• Apply to affected area with a clean cloth, or rinse skin thoroughly.
• Use 1–2× daily.

Dosage:

• Rinse or wipe affected area 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Mongolian Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Mix dry ingredients with enough liquid (water, oil, or honey) to form a thick paste.
• Apply to affected area, leave for 10–20 minutes, then rinse.
• Use 1–2× daily.

Dosage:

• Apply for 10–20 min, rinse off, 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Appalachian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Mash or bruise fresh Cumin seed paste leaves/roots.
• Apply directly to skin, cover with a clean cloth, and leave for 20–30 minutes.
• Use fresh material for each application.

Dosage:

• Apply fresh poultice for 20–30 min, 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Ancient Egyptian Medicine

Preparation:

• Mix dry ingredients with enough liquid (water, oil, or honey) to form a thick paste.
• Apply to affected area, leave for 10–20 minutes, then rinse.
• Use 1–2× daily.

Dosage:

• Apply for 10–20 min, rinse off, 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Ancient Egyptian Medicine

Preparation:

• Mash or bruise fresh Uziza leaf extract leaves/roots.
• Apply directly to skin, cover with a clean cloth, and leave for 20–30 minutes.
• Use fresh material for each application.

Dosage:

• Apply fresh poultice for 20–30 min, 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Yoruba & West African Medicine

Preparation:

• Mix dry ingredients with enough liquid (water, oil, or honey) to form a thick paste.
• Apply to affected area, leave for 10–20 minutes, then rinse.
• Use 1–2× daily.

Dosage:

• Apply for 10–20 min, rinse off, 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Yoruba & West African Medicine

Preparation:

• Mix dry ingredients with enough liquid (water, oil, or honey) to form a thick paste.
• Apply to affected area, leave for 10–20 minutes, then rinse.
• Use 1–2× daily.

Dosage:

• Apply for 10–20 min, rinse off, 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

• For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds unless specifically indicated. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Patch test before first use.

Andean & Incan Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Fresh turmeric root + Ginger + Black pepper + Coconut water + Lemon.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Fresh coconut water + Lime + Mint + Himalayan salt + Honey.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Triphala powder + Warm water + Honey + Lemon + Ginger.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Dried hawthorn berries + Water + Rock sugar + Lemon + Cinnamon.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Poria mushroom + Jujube + Water + Honey + Cinnamon.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Daikon radish + Pear + Ginger + Honey + Water.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Dandelion leaves + Lemon + Apple + Ginger + Water.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Celery stalks + Cucumber + Lemon + Ginger + Water.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Turmeric + Ginger + Black pepper + Coconut milk + Honey.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Baobab fruit powder + Water + Lemon + Honey + Mint.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Tamarind paste + Water + Honey + Ginger + Mint.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Tiger nuts + Water + Dates + Cinnamon + Vanilla.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Chokecherries + Water + Honey + Lemon + Ginger.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Indigenous Native American

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Blue corn + Water + Honey + Lime + Cinnamon.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Indigenous Native American

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: White sage leaves + Water + Honey + Lemon + Mint.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Indigenous Native American

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Black seed (nigella) oil + Honey + Lemon + Warm water + Ginger.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Unani Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Rose water + Honey + Lemon + Cardamom + Water.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Unani Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Quince fruit + Water + Honey + Cinnamon + Lemon.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Unani Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Dried figs + Water + Honey + Cinnamon + Lemon.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Artichoke leaves + Lemon + Water + Honey + Ginger.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Fennel bulb + Orange + Lemon + Ginger + Water.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Umeboshi vinegar + Water + Honey + Lemon + Ginger.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Kampo

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Kuzu root powder + Warm water + Honey + Ginger + Lemon.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Kampo

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Lotus root starch + Warm water + Honey + Ginger + Cinnamon.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Kampo

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Korean pear + Honey + Ginger + Cinnamon + Water.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Korean Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Roasted barley + Water + Honey + Lemon + Ginger.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Korean Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Jujube dates + Cinnamon + Ginger + Water + Honey.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Korean Traditional Medicine