Eczema

Preparation:

• Mix ½ tsp turmeric with honey for a face mask; add to warm milk and diet.

Dosage:

• 1 tsp daily in food

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Drink 2–3 cups of high-quality green tea daily.
• Avoid milk in green tea.

Dosage:

• 2–3 cups daily

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

African Traditional Medicine

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

Yoruba & West African Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Neem 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 Haridra Khanda 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:

• Decoction: Simmer 1–2 tsp of dried Cnidium Seed (She Chuang Zi) in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes.
• Strain and drink warm.

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups daily

Avoid if:

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Chinese Trumpet Vine (Ling Xiao Hua) 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
• Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Duckweed (Fu Ping) 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
• Significant kidney impairment — diuretic herbs may worsen renal function

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Calendula 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

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Figwort 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

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Evening Primrose 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
• Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible

Western Herbalism

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:

• 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

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

Persian 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

Siddha Medicine

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

Russian & Siberian Folk 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

Yoruba & West African Medicine

Preparation:

• Use as a regular bar or liquid soap.
• Lather onto affected skin, leave for 1–2 minutes before rinsing.
• Use daily or as needed.

Dosage:

• Use daily or as needed during washing

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 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.

Ayurveda

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.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Apply a small amount to clean skin, massage in using upward circular motions until fully absorbed.
• Use morning and/or evening.

Dosage:

• Small amount morning and/or evening

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:

• Melt beeswax and carrier oil together, add herb-infused oil, pour into tins and allow to set.
• Apply a small amount to the affected area 2–3× daily.
• Store in a cool, dry place.

Dosage:

• Apply thin layer to affected area 2–3× 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.

Western Herbalism

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.

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Apply a small amount to clean skin, massage in using upward circular motions until fully absorbed.
• Use morning and/or evening.

Dosage:

• Small amount morning and/or evening

Avoid if:

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

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Apply a pea-sized amount to the affected area with clean fingertips.
• Massage in gently until absorbed.
• Reapply 2–3× daily or as needed.

Dosage:

• Pea-sized amount, 2–3× 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:

• Use as a regular bar or liquid soap.
• Lather onto affected skin, leave for 1–2 minutes before rinsing.
• Use daily or as needed.

Dosage:

• Use daily or as needed during washing

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:

• 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:

• 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.

Indigenous / Native American

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.

Unani / Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Melt beeswax and carrier oil together, add herb-infused oil, pour into tins and allow to set.
• Apply a small amount to the affected area 2–3× daily.
• Store in a cool, dry place.

Dosage:

• Apply thin layer to affected area 2–3× 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.

Mediterranean

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.

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Melt beeswax and carrier oil together, add herb-infused oil, pour into tins and allow to set.
• Apply a small amount to the affected area 2–3× daily.
• Store in a cool, dry place.

Dosage:

• Apply thin layer to affected area 2–3× 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.

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Melt beeswax and carrier oil together, add herb-infused oil, pour into tins and allow to set.
• Apply a small amount to the affected area 2–3× daily.
• Store in a cool, dry place.

Dosage:

• Apply thin layer to affected area 2–3× 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:

• Melt beeswax and carrier oil together, add herb-infused oil, pour into tins and allow to set.
• Apply a small amount to the affected area 2–3× daily.
• Store in a cool, dry place.

Dosage:

• Apply thin layer to affected area 2–3× 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:

• 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.

Kampo / Japanese 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.

Korean Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Apply a small amount to clean skin, massage in using upward circular motions until fully absorbed.
• Use morning and/or evening.

Dosage:

• Small amount morning and/or evening

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:

• Apply a pea-sized amount to the affected area with clean fingertips.
• Massage in gently until absorbed.
• Reapply 2–3× daily or as needed.

Dosage:

• Pea-sized amount, 2–3× 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:

• Blend oils in the stated ratio.
• Apply 3–5 drops to the affected area, massage gently in circular motions.
• Can be used as a body oil, scalp treatment, or facial serum depending on the blend.

Dosage:

• 3–5 drops massaged in, 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.

Persian 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.

Persian Medicine

Preparation:

• Melt beeswax and carrier oil together, add herb-infused oil, pour into tins and allow to set.
• Apply a small amount to the affected area 2–3× daily.
• Store in a cool, dry place.

Dosage:

• Apply thin layer to affected area 2–3× 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:

• Use as a regular bar or liquid soap.
• Lather onto affected skin, leave for 1–2 minutes before rinsing.
• Use daily or as needed.

Dosage:

• Use daily or as needed during washing

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:

• Apply a pea-sized amount to the affected area with clean fingertips.
• Massage in gently until absorbed.
• Reapply 2–3× daily or as needed.

Dosage:

• Pea-sized amount, 2–3× 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.

Amazonian Plant Medicine

Preparation:

• Apply a small amount to clean skin, massage in using upward circular motions until fully absorbed.
• Use morning and/or evening.

Dosage:

• Small amount morning and/or evening

Avoid if:

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

Amazonian Plant Medicine

Preparation:

• Melt beeswax and carrier oil together, add herb-infused oil, pour into tins and allow to set.
• Apply a small amount to the affected area 2–3× daily.
• Store in a cool, dry place.

Dosage:

• Apply thin layer to affected area 2–3× 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.

Amazonian Plant Medicine

Preparation:

• Melt beeswax and carrier oil together, add herb-infused oil, pour into tins and allow to set.
• Apply a small amount to the affected area 2–3× daily.
• Store in a cool, dry place.

Dosage:

• Apply thin layer to affected area 2–3× 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:

• Apply a small amount to clean skin, massage in using upward circular motions until fully absorbed.
• Use morning and/or evening.

Dosage:

• Small amount morning and/or evening

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:

• Blend or cold-press: Neem leaves + Aloe vera + Lemon + 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.

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Rose water + Aloe vera juice + Cucumber + Lemon + 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: Chickweed herb + 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.

Appalachian