Condition
Nausea
Safety notice — HIGH
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Licorice root causes sodium retention and potassium depletion, raising blood pressure. Avoid with antihypertensives, diuretics (potassium depletion risk), or digoxin. Daily use exceeding 5g for more than 4 weeks carries significant cardiovascular risk.
Cardamom
Elettaria cardamomum
Traditionally used in Ayurveda for digestive issues, nausea, respiratory issues.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Fennel (Saunf)
Foeniculum vulgare
Traditionally used in Ayurveda for digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, nausea.
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
⚠️ Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Avoid use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless under direct supervision of a qualified healthcare provider.
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
Nutmeg (Jaiphal)
Myristica fragrans
Traditionally used in Ayurveda for insomnia, digestive issues, 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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
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
Ginger (Adrak)
Zingiber officinale
Traditionally used in Ayurveda for nausea, digestive issues, inflammation.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
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
Perilla (Zi Su Ye)
Perilla frutescens
Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for common cold, digestive issues, anxiety.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
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
Pinellia (Ban Xia)
Pinellia ternata
Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for nausea, digestive issues, respiratory issues.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
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
Evodia (Wu Zhu Yu)
Tetradium ruticarpum
Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for headache, nausea, digestive issues.
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
⚠️ Heart & Blood Pressure Medications: May interact with antihypertensive drugs, blood thinners, or cardiac medications. Do not combine without medical guidance.
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)
Loquat Leaf (Pi Pa Ye)
Eriobotrya japonica
Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for cough, respiratory issues, nausea.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Peppermint
Mentha piperita
Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for digestive issues, ibs, headache.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for pcos, digestive issues, nausea.
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
⚠️ Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Avoid use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless under direct supervision of a qualified healthcare provider.
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
Ginger
Zingiber officinale
Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for nausea, digestive issues, inflammation.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
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
Caraway
Carum carvi
Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for digestive issues, ibs, nausea.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Zingiber (African Wild)
Aframomum angustifolium
Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for digestive issues, nausea, fever.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Water Mint (African)
Mentha aquatica
Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for digestive issues, fever, headache.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica
Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for digestive issues, constipation, liver support.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
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
Wild Ginger (Native)
Asarum canadense
Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for digestive issues, headache, nausea.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Mint (Wild)
Mentha arvensis
Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for digestive issues, headache, fever.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Bergamot Mint
Mentha citrata
Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for digestive issues, headache, nausea.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
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
Four-Wing Saltbush
Atriplex canescens
Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for wound healing, skin health, fever.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Anise (Yansoon)
Pimpinella anisum
Traditionally used in Unani / Islamic Medicine for digestive issues, cough, respiratory issues.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Fennel (Shibith)
Foeniculum vulgare
Traditionally used in Unani / Islamic Medicine for digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, nausea.
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
⚠️ Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Avoid use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless under direct supervision of a qualified healthcare provider.
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
Mint (Naana)
Mentha piperita
Traditionally used in Unani / Islamic Medicine for digestive issues, headache, nausea.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Ginger (Zanjabeel)
Zingiber officinale
Traditionally used in Unani / Islamic Medicine for digestive issues, nausea, inflammation.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
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
Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
Traditionally used in Mediterranean for digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, nausea.
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
⚠️ Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Avoid use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless under direct supervision of a qualified healthcare provider.
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
Anise
Pimpinella anisum
Traditionally used in Mediterranean for digestive issues, cough, nausea.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Traditionally used in Mediterranean for digestive issues, pcos, nausea.
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
⚠️ Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Avoid use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless under direct supervision of a qualified healthcare provider.
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
Peppermint
Mentha piperita
Traditionally used in Mediterranean for digestive issues, ibs, headache.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Ginger (Kankyo / Shokyo)
Zingiber officinale
Traditionally used in Kampo / Japanese Medicine for nausea, digestive issues, cold extremities.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
Avoid if:
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Pinellia (Hange)
Pinellia ternata
Traditionally used in Kampo / Japanese Medicine for nausea, digestive issues, respiratory issues.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
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
Perilla (Shiso)
Perilla frutescens
Traditionally used in Kampo / Japanese Medicine for common cold, digestive issues, anxiety.
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
⚠️ Not Medical Advice: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.
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
When to see a doctor
Consult a healthcare provider if your symptoms are severe, persistent, or worsening, or before starting any herbal protocol.
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