Pet Ear Infection Otitis

Preparation:

• Add 2–4 cloves chopped garlic to soups, stir-fries, and warm broths.
• Roasted garlic is gentler.
• Garlic-infused broth daily during illness.

Dosage:

• 2–4 cloves cooked in food daily during illness

Mediterranean / Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Sip warm bone broth throughout the day during illness.
• Add garlic and ginger for synergistic antimicrobial effect.

Dosage:

• 120–250 ml warm broth, 3–4× daily during illness

Universal

Preparation:

• Cut an onion in half, heat cut-side in a dry pan until warm (not hot).
• Wrap in a thin cloth.
• Hold gently against the outer ear for 10–15 min.
• Test temperature on own skin first.

Dosage:

• Apply for 10–15 min, 2–3× daily during ear pain

European Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Steep 1 tsp elderflower + ½ tsp dried echinacea root + ½ tsp fresh grated ginger in 500 ml boiled water for 10 min, covered.
• Strain well.
• Sweeten with honey (1y+) or maple syrup for younger.

Dosage:

• Children (2–5y): 60–120 ml, 3× daily.
• Children (6–12y): 180–240 ml, 3× daily.
• Teens: 250 ml, 3× daily.

Western Herbalism / Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Use a commercial paediatric glycerite.
• Shake well, dispense via dropper into child's mouth or into juice.

Dosage:

• Children (2–6y): 1–2 ml, 3× daily during infection; 1 ml once daily for prevention.
• Children (7–12y): 2–3 ml, 3× daily during infection.

Avoid if:

• Alcohol-free form essential for children
• Not for autoimmune conditions

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Ajo (Garlic) 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

Latin American Curanderismo

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Orégano de la Sierra 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

Latin American Curanderismo

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Pirúl (Pepper Tree) 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

Latin American Curanderismo

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Ayahuma 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

Amazonian Plant Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Mucura 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

Amazonian Plant Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Lupuna Blanca 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

Amazonian Plant Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Sacha Ajo (Forest Garlic) 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

Amazonian Plant Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Guinea Hen Weed 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

Caribbean Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Garlic (Caribbean) 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

Caribbean Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Cravo-da-Índia (Clove) 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

Brazilian Phytotherapy

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Alho (Garlic) 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

Brazilian Phytotherapy

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Tomilho (Thyme) 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

Brazilian Phytotherapy

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Equinácea (Echinacea) 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

Brazilian Phytotherapy

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Garlic (Poondu) 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

Siddha Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Clove (Kirambu) 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

Siddha Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Greater Galangal (Laos) 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

Jamu

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Clove (Cengkeh) 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

Jamu

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Fingerroot (Temu Kunci) 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

Jamu

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Betel Leaf (Sirih) 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

Jamu

Preparation:

• Blend 1 tsp fresh ginger juice (pressed or grated and strained) + 1 tbsp elderberry syrup in 120 ml warm water.
• Add honey (1y+) or maple syrup.

Dosage:

• Children (2–5y): ½ recipe in 120 ml water.
• Children (6–12y): full recipe.
• 2× daily during acute infection.

Western Herbalism

How to make:

1. Melt beeswax in a double boiler until fully liquid.
2. Add shea butter and coconut oil and stir until combined.
3. Remove from heat and add calendula-infused olive oil.
4. Stir in vitamin E oil.
5. Pour into small tins or lip balm tubes and allow to set completely (1–2 hours).
6. Store at room temperature — balm will soften in heat.

How to make:

1. Brew 4–6 chamomile tea bags in 500ml boiling water for 10 minutes.
2. Allow to cool completely to room temperature.
3. Strain tea to remove any plant material.
4. Whisk in colloidal oatmeal until dissolved.
5. Add apple cider vinegar and aloe vera gel and stir well.
6. Transfer to a spray bottle or large bowl for rinsing.

How to make:

1. Add castile soap to water and swirl gently to dissolve.
2. Add apple cider vinegar.
3. Mix neem oil with essential oils in a separate small container.
4. Add the oil blend to the water mixture.
5. Transfer to a fine-mist spray bottle and shake well before each use.

How to make:

1. Gently warm coconut oil until just melted — do not overheat.
2. Allow to cool to body temperature (test on wrist).
3. Stir in aloe vera gel and vitamin E oil until combined.
4. Use immediately while still warm.