Lower Back Pain

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

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

Ayurveda

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

Avoid if:

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

Ayurveda

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

Avoid if:

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

Ayurveda

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

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 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

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:

• Decoction: Simmer 1–2 tsp in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes.
• Can also be ground into powder and taken in capsules (500 mg–1 g).

Dosage:

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

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)

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

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)

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

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)

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children — not suitable without specialist supervision
• Liver or kidney disease — potentially hepatotoxic at high doses; medical supervision required

Western Herbalism

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

Avoid if:

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

Western Herbalism

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

Avoid if:

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

Western Herbalism

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

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:

• 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

Avoid if:

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

African Traditional Medicine

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

Avoid if:

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

African Traditional Medicine

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

Avoid if:

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

African Traditional Medicine

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

Avoid if:

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

African Traditional Medicine

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

Avoid if:

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

Indigenous / Native American

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

Avoid if:

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

Indigenous / Native American

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

Avoid if:

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

Indigenous / Native American

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

Avoid if:

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

Indigenous / Native American

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

Avoid if:

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

Unani / Islamic Medicine

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

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

Unani / Islamic Medicine

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

Avoid if:

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

Unani / Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Decoction: Simmer 1–2 tsp in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes.
• Can also be ground into powder and taken in capsules (500 mg–1 g).

Dosage:

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

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

Unani / Islamic Medicine

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

Avoid if:

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

Mediterranean

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

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

Mediterranean

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

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

Mediterranean

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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy — may stimulate uterine contractions (avoid entirely)
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Mediterranean

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

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

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

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

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)

Kampo / Japanese Medicine