Condition

Wound Healing

Wound healing is an orchestrated biological process restoring tissue integrity through four overlapping phases. Phase 1 — Haemostasis (seconds to minutes): platelets aggregate at the injury site, activating the coagulation cascade to form a fibrin clot and release growth factors (PDGF, TGF-β) that signal the next phase. Phase 2 — Inflammation (1–4 days): neutrophils and macrophages infiltrate the wound, killing bacteria and clearing debris, while releasing angiogenic and fibrogenic growth factors. Phase 3 — Proliferation (4 days to 3 weeks): fibroblasts synthesise collagen types I and III to rebuild the extracellular matrix; angiogenesis re-establishes blood supply; keratinocytes migrate across the wound surface to re-epithelialise. Phase 4 — Remodelling (3 weeks to 2 years): the initial collagen matrix is reorganised into stronger fibres, wound contraction occurs, and tensile strength gradually rebuilds to approximately 80% of original. Impaired healing results from: diabetes (impaired neutrophil function, reduced angiogenesis, peripheral neuropathy); malnutrition (vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis, zinc for keratinocyte proliferation, protein for matrix construction, vitamin A for immune cell maturation); chronic inflammation; infection; poor circulation (venous stasis, arterial insufficiency); and immunosuppressive medications. Calendula accelerates epithelialisation and reduces wound infection — one of the most clinically validated topical wound herbs. Comfrey root (allantoin) stimulates cell proliferation. Plantain reduces inflammation. Honey (medical-grade Manuka) provides antimicrobial activity and moisture balance. Internally, vitamin C, zinc, and protein-rich nutrition form the essential foundation.

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Sunaras provides educational wellness content only. This is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual responses to herbs vary. Always consult a qualified healthcare practitioner for personalised guidance.

Gotu Kola

Centella asiatica

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for memory, wound healing, 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

⚠️ 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)

Ayurveda

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Lajwanti

Mimosa pudica

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for anxiety, wound healing, nerve 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
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Ayurveda

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Dhataki

Woodfordia fruticosa

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for diarrhea, digestive issues, wound healing.

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

Ayurveda

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Atibala

Abutilon indicum

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for nerve support, fatigue, arthritis.

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

Ayurveda

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Notoginseng (San Qi)

Panax notoginseng

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for circulation, wound healing, 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

⚠️ 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)

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Gromwell (Zi Cao)

Lithospermum erythrorhizon

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for skin health, inflammation, wound healing.

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Agrimony (Xian He Cao)

Agrimonia pilosa

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for digestive issues, liver support, wound healing.

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Centella (Ji Xue Cao)

Centella asiatica

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for memory, wound healing, skin health.

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)

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for depression, anxiety, nerve 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
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Western Herbalism

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Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for fever, wound healing, high blood pressure.

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)

Western Herbalism

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Calendula

Calendula officinalis

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for skin health, wound healing, eczema.

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

⚠️ Ragweed / Daisy Family Allergy: Calendula belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family. If you're allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies, you may also react to this herb — start with a small amount.

Avoid if:

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

Western Herbalism

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Agrimony

Agrimonia eupatoria

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for digestive issues, liver support, uti.

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

Western Herbalism

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Aloe Vera

Aloe ferox

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for skin health, constipation, wound healing.

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

African Traditional Medicine

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Marula

Sclerocarya birrea

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for skin health, wound healing, 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

African Traditional Medicine

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Candelabra Tree

Euphorbia candelabrum

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for skin disorders, pain, wound healing.

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

African Traditional Medicine

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Caterpillar Pod

Elephantorrhiza elephantina

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for diarrhea, dysentery, wound healing.

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

African Traditional Medicine

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Echinacea

Echinacea angustifolia

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for immune support, common cold, flu.

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

⚠️ Ragweed / Daisy Family Allergy: Echinacea belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family. If you're allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies, you may also react to this herb — start with a small amount.

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

Indigenous / Native American

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Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for immune support, common cold, wound healing.

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

Indigenous / Native American

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Sweetgrass

Hierochloe odorata

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for anxiety, stress, 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

Indigenous / Native American

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Yarrow (Native)

Achillea millefolium

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for wound healing, fever, high blood pressure.

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)

Indigenous / Native American

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Myrrh (Murr)

Commiphora myrrha

Traditionally used in Unani / Islamic Medicine for wound healing, oral health, 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

⚠️ Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Avoid use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless under direct supervision of a qualified healthcare provider.

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy — may stimulate uterine contractions (avoid entirely)
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

Unani / Islamic Medicine

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Henna (Hinna)

Lawsonia inermis

Traditionally used in Unani / Islamic Medicine for skin health, fever, wound healing.

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

Unani / Islamic Medicine

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Honey (Asal)

Mel (bee honey)

Traditionally used in Unani / Islamic Medicine for wound healing, immune support, cough.

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

Unani / Islamic Medicine

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Aloe (Sabbar)

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Unani / Islamic Medicine for skin health, digestive issues, constipation.

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

Unani / Islamic Medicine

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St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

Traditionally used in Mediterranean for depression, anxiety, nerve 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
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Mediterranean

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Plantain

Plantago major

Traditionally used in Mediterranean for wound healing, respiratory issues, uti.

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
  • Significant kidney impairment — diuretic herbs may worsen renal function

Mediterranean

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Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Traditionally used in Mediterranean for wound healing, fever, high blood pressure.

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)

Mediterranean

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Aloe Vera

Aloe vera

Traditionally used in Mediterranean for skin health, burns, 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

⚠️ 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

Mediterranean

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Notoginseng (Sanshichi)

Panax notoginseng

Traditionally used in Kampo / Japanese Medicine for circulation, wound healing, 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

⚠️ 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)

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

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Agrimony (Ryugate)

Agrimonia pilosa

Traditionally used in Kampo / Japanese Medicine for digestive issues, liver support, wound healing.

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

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

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Omega-3 Rich Foods (Salmon, Walnuts, Flaxseed)

Essential fats that reduce skin inflammation and support the skin barrier.

Preparation:

  • Include fatty fish 2–3×/week; add 1 tbsp flaxseed or walnuts to daily diet.

Dosage:

  • Daily

Mediterranean

Zinc-Rich Foods (Pumpkin Seeds, Oysters)

Zinc is essential for wound healing, sebum regulation, and skin immunity.

Preparation:

  • Eat pumpkin seeds as a daily snack or add to salads; include shellfish 2×/week.

Dosage:

  • Daily

Western Herbalism

Fermented Foods

Gut microbiome directly impacts skin health via the gut-skin axis.

Preparation:

  • Eat kimchi, miso, or yogurt daily with meals.

Dosage:

  • ½ cup daily

Korean Traditional Medicine (Hanbang)

Turmeric

Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial spice applied topically and taken internally.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1 tsp daily in food

Ayurveda

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Green Tea

EGCG polyphenols protect skin from oxidative damage and reduce sebum.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 2–3 cups daily

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Sweet Potato & Orange Vegetables

Beta-carotene is converted to vitamin A — essential for skin cell turnover.

Preparation:

  • Eat baked sweet potato, carrots, or butternut squash with a healthy fat for absorption.

Dosage:

  • 1 serving daily

Indigenous/Native American Medicine

Honey

A traditional Ayurveda food used for wound healing, immune support, respiratory issues.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 tsp daily

Ayurveda

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Plantain

A traditional African Traditional Medicine food used for digestive issues, blood sugar, heart health.

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

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Shea Butter

A traditional African Traditional Medicine food used for skin health, inflammation, wound healing.

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

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Marula Fruit

A traditional African Traditional Medicine food used for immune support, skin health, antioxidant.

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

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Desert Date (Balanites)

A traditional African Traditional Medicine food used for digestive issues, liver support, blood sugar.

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

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Honey

A traditional Mediterranean food used for immune support, wound healing, respiratory issues.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 tsp daily

Mediterranean

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Agave

A traditional Indigenous / Native American food used for blood sugar, digestive issues, immune support.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 tsp daily

Indigenous / Native American

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Yucca Fruit (Spanish Dagger)

A traditional Indigenous / Native American food used for immune support, digestive issues, inflammation.

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

Indigenous / Native American

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Honey

A traditional Unani / Islamic Medicine food used for wound healing, immune support, respiratory issues.

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

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Sidr (Lote Tree Fruit)

A traditional Unani / Islamic Medicine food used for digestive issues, immune support, insomnia.

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

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High-Altitude Honey

A traditional Tibetan Medicine food used for immune support, wound healing, respiratory issues.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 tsp daily

Tibetan Medicine

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Thyme

A traditional Tibetan Medicine food used for respiratory issues, immune support, digestive issues.

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

Tibetan Medicine

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Chickweed

A traditional Tibetan Medicine food used for inflammation, skin health, digestive issues.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

Tibetan Medicine

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Honey

A traditional Persian Medicine food used for immune support, wound healing, respiratory issues.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 tsp daily

Persian Medicine

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Pineapple (Sapparot)

A traditional Thai Traditional Medicine food used for digestive issues, inflammation, immune support.

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

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Pennywort (Bai Bua Bok)

A traditional Thai Traditional Medicine food used for memory, wound healing, anxiety.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

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Papaya

A traditional Latin American Curanderismo food used for digestive issues, inflammation, immune support.

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

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Plantain

A traditional Latin American Curanderismo food used for digestive issues, blood sugar, heart health.

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

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Copaiba

A traditional Amazonian Plant Medicine food used for inflammation, wound healing, pain.

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

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Bacuri

A traditional Amazonian Plant Medicine food used for skin health, inflammation, immune support.

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

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Jambu (Toothache Plant)

A traditional Amazonian Plant Medicine food used for immune support, digestive issues, wound healing.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

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Plantain

A traditional Caribbean Folk Medicine food used for digestive issues, blood sugar, heart health.

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

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Pineapple

A traditional Caribbean Folk Medicine food used for digestive issues, inflammation, immune support.

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

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Aloe Vera Gel

A traditional Caribbean Folk Medicine food used for digestive issues, skin health, wound healing.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

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Copaiba Oil (as Food Supplement)

A traditional Brazilian Phytotherapy food used for inflammation, wound healing, pain.

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

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Green Propolis

A traditional Brazilian Phytotherapy food used for immune support, wound healing, inflammation.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 tsp daily

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Jambu (Acmella oleracea)

A traditional Brazilian Phytotherapy food used for digestive issues, wound healing, immune support.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

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Vallarai Keerai (Pennywort)

A traditional Siddha Medicine food used for memory, anxiety, wound healing.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

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Honey (Madu)

A traditional Jamu food used for immune support, wound healing, respiratory issues.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 tsp daily

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Sea Cucumber (Teripang)

A traditional Jamu food used for arthritis, immune support, fatigue.

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

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Rau Má (Gotu Kola)

A traditional Vietnamese Traditional Medicine food used for memory, wound healing, anxiety.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

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Pennywort (Rau Má)

A traditional Vietnamese Traditional Medicine food used for anxiety, memory, wound healing.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

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Mutton Fat

A traditional Mongolian Traditional Medicine food used for fatigue, skin health, bone health.

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

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Lichen (Emergency Food)

A traditional Mongolian Traditional Medicine food used for digestive issues, immune support, fatigue.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

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Anti-Acne Elimination Diet

Western Herbalism

  • This elimination protocol removes known dietary acne triggers (high-glycaemic foods, dairy, and processed foods) while loading beneficial skin nutrients: zinc, vitamin A, omega-3s, and probiotics.

Foods:

  • Wild salmon
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Sweet potato
  • Kale
  • Green tea
  • Blueberries
  • Coconut yogurt
  • Spearmint
  • Burdock root
  • Nettle
  • St. John's Wort
  • Yarrow
  • Calendula
  • Agrimony
  • Comfrey
  • Plantain (Broadleaf)

Timing:

  • Breakfast: Coconut yogurt with berries, pumpkin seeds, and matcha powder — no dairy or sugar
  • Lunch: Large salad with salmon, avocado, mixed greens, cucumber, and olive oil and lemon dressing
  • Dinner: Baked sweet potato with steamed kale and stir-fried prawns with garlic and ginger

Korean Beauty Diet (Pibu Diet)

Korean Traditional Medicine (Hanbang)

  • Korean traditional medicine and modern Korean beauty culture emphasise a diet rich in fermented foods, seaweed, collagen-supporting foods, and mild anti-inflammatory ingredients for luminous skin.

Foods:

  • Kimchi
  • Miyeok (seaweed)
  • Tofu
  • Shiitake mushrooms
  • Green tea
  • Bone broth
  • Sesame seeds
  • Ginseng
  • Perilla leaf
  • Korean pear

Timing:

  • Breakfast: Warm barley tea with steamed rice, a soft egg, kimchi, and a small portion of seaweed salad
  • Lunch: Doenjang (miso) soup with tofu, shiitake mushrooms, zucchini, and a side of fermented vegetables
  • Dinner: Clear bone broth with rice noodles, leafy greens, sesame seeds, and a sheet of toasted gim (seaweed)

Jamu Kulit (Skin Beauty) Diet

Jamu

  • Jamu skin tradition uses turmeric, tamarind, and tropical fruits both internally and externally to achieve the radiant skin ('kulit bersih') prized in Indonesian healing culture.

Foods:

  • Turmeric (kunir)
  • Tamarind
  • Papaya
  • Cucumber
  • Aloe vera
  • Coconut water
  • Pandan leaf
  • Soursop
  • Mangosteen
  • Dragon fruit
  • Betel Leaf (Sirih)
  • Pegagan (Gotu Kola)
  • Jatropha Leaf (Jarak)
  • Gambir
  • Pegagan Leaf
  • Croton Leaf (Godong Joho)

Timing:

  • Breakfast: Fresh coconut water with papaya and a small jamu shot (turmeric, tamarind, ginger, honey)
  • Lunch: Gado-gado (vegetable salad) with tempeh, tofu, cucumber, and light peanut sauce
  • Dinner: Steamed fish with turmeric and coconut, side of young papaya salad, and tamarind broth

Māori Rongoa Skin Healing Diet

Māori Rongoa

  • Māori Rongoa (medicine) emphasises whole, unprocessed native foods from the land and sea — rich in omega-3s, minerals, and antioxidants that nourish the skin from within.

Foods:

  • Kūmara (sweet potato)
  • Kawakawa leaf
  • Horopito berry
  • Mānuka honey
  • Seafood (kaimoana)
  • Puha (sow thistle)
  • Watercress
  • Flaxseed
  • Harakeke seed
  • Rewena (sourdough bread)
  • Kawakawa
  • Mānuka (Tea Tree)
  • Harakeke (New Zealand Flax)
  • Koromiko
  • Tī Kōuka (Cabbage Tree)

Timing:

  • Breakfast: Rewena (Māori sourdough) with mānuka honey and a cup of kawakawa leaf tea
  • Lunch: Hāngī-style kūmara and vegetable feast with watercress and puha salad
  • Dinner: Fresh seafood (mussels, fish) with kawakawa broth, kūmara, and steamed greens

16:8 Intermittent Fasting Protocol

Western Integrative Medicine

  • The most researched fasting protocol — eating within an 8-hour window and fasting for 16 hours daily.
  • During the fasting window, the body depletes glycogen and switches to fat oxidation, increasing AMPK activity, insulin sensitivity, and autophagy.
  • Benefits include reduced fasting insulin, improved metabolic flexibility, reduced inflammation markers (CRP, IL-6), and weight management.
  • The eating window is typically 10 am–6 pm or 12 pm–8 pm depending on lifestyle.

Foods:

  • Fasting window (16 hours): water only, black coffee, plain herbal tea, sparkling water
  • Breaking the fast: start with protein and fat — not carbohydrates (blunts the insulin spike after fasting)
  • Eating window (8 hours): normal anti-inflammatory whole foods
  • Avoid: fruit juice, BCAA supplements, bone broth with calories during fasting window — these partially break the fast
  • Electrolytes during fasting window: pinch of sea salt + a few drops of lemon juice if hunger is severe

Timing:

  • 12 pm (break fast): Wild salmon + 2 eggs + spinach + avocado — protein-fat first meal
  • 3 pm: Main nourishing meal — baked chicken + sweet potato + roasted vegetables
  • 6 pm (final meal): Light protein dinner — fish or chicken + non-starchy vegetables only

12 pm — Breaking the Fast

Salmon & Egg Break-Fast Plate

  1. Break your fast with protein and fat — not carbohydrates. This prevents the sharp insulin spike from carbohydrates after a 16-hour fast, maintaining the metabolic benefits.
  2. Scramble eggs slowly in butter on low heat until creamy.
  3. Sauté spinach in olive oil 1–2 minutes. Plate everything with sliced avocado.
  4. Eat slowly. After 16 hours of fasting, the digestive system needs gentle reintroduction — avoid large portions immediately.

3 pm — Main Meal

Herb-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potato & Vegetables

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss sweet potato and vegetables with 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, and herbs.
  2. Rub chicken with remaining olive oil and herbs. Place on tray with vegetables.
  3. Roast 22–25 minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables have caramelised edges.
  4. Squeeze lemon over everything before serving.

6 pm — Final Meal (fasting window begins after this)

Light Fish Dinner with Green Vegetables

  1. Pan-sear fish in olive oil 3–4 minutes per side over medium heat.
  2. Steam or roast asparagus and courgette alongside. Wilt spinach in the pan.
  3. Plate and squeeze lemon over everything. Keep the meal light — you want digestion complete before sleep for better overnight autophagy.
  4. Drink herbal tea 30 minutes after. After this, fasting window begins — water, black tea, and herbal tea only until 12 pm tomorrow.

5:2 Modified Fasting Protocol

Western Integrative Medicine

  • Five days of normal eating and two non-consecutive restricted days (500 kcal for women, 600 kcal for men) per week.
  • The calorie-restricted days trigger the same metabolic benefits as full fasting — AMPK activation, reduced IGF-1, increased autophagy — but are more sustainable for most people.
  • The two fasting days should not be consecutive (e.g.
  • Monday and Thursday).
  • On fasting days, the goal is maximum nutrient density within the calorie limit.

Foods:

  • Fasting days: 500–600 total calories divided between 2 small meals
  • Fasting day proteins: eggs (70 kcal each), white fish (120 kcal per 150g), tofu (80 kcal per 100g)
  • Fasting day vegetables: unlimited non-starchy — broccoli, spinach, courgette, cucumber, celery
  • Non-fasting days: normal anti-inflammatory Mediterranean eating — no restriction
  • All days: minimum 2L water, black coffee and herbal tea allowed without breaking fast
  • Avoid: fasting on consecutive days, exercising strenuously on fasting days

Timing:

  • Fasting day breakfast (~150 kcal): 2 eggs any style (140 kcal) + unlimited herbal tea
  • Fasting day dinner (~350–450 kcal): white fish + steamed broccoli + leafy salad with lemon dressing
  • Normal day template: full Mediterranean anti-inflammatory meals without calorie restriction

Fasting Day — Breakfast (~150 kcal)

Two-Egg Fasting Breakfast

  1. Boil, poach, or scramble eggs without added oil or butter on a fasting day.
  2. Season lightly with sea salt. Drink plenty of water.
  3. Black coffee can be taken before this meal — it extends the fasting window's metabolic benefit.
  4. Total: approximately 140–150 kcal. Remaining 350–450 kcal budget is for dinner.

Fasting Day — Dinner (~400 kcal)

Fasting Day White Fish Plate

  1. Steam or bake fish in foil with lemon, herbs, and a tiny amount of olive oil. 15 minutes at 180°C.
  2. Steam broccoli and courgette 5–7 minutes until tender but not mushy.
  3. Dress salad with lemon juice only (no oil) to keep calories low.
  4. Total plate: approximately 335–370 kcal. Well within the 500 kcal fasting day budget.

Non-Fasting Day — Dinner (unrestricted)

Mediterranean Salmon with Legumes

  1. Roast vegetables with 2 tbsp olive oil at 200°C for 20 minutes.
  2. Pan-sear salmon in remaining olive oil 3–4 minutes per side.
  3. Toss chickpeas or lentils through the roasted vegetables.
  4. Plate and squeeze lemon over. Normal day — eat to comfortable fullness.

Circadian Rhythm Eating (Solar Fasting Protocol)

Ayurveda

  • Aligned with Ayurvedic principles of Agni (digestive fire) and modern circadian biology — the digestive system is strongest between 10 am and 2 pm (peak sun, peak metabolic enzyme activity) and weakest after sunset.
  • Eating after dark suppresses melatonin, increases insulin resistance by 20–30%, and disrupts circadian-regulated metabolic processes.
  • This protocol concentrates the largest meal at midday, uses a light early breakfast (or skips it), and ends all eating by 6–7 pm for a 14–16 hour overnight fast.

Foods:

  • Morning (optional, light): small amount of soaked nuts or fruit — never a heavy meal before 9 am when Agni is still awakening
  • Midday (main meal, 11 am–2 pm): largest meal of the day — all food groups, full nutrition
  • Evening (before 6 pm, very light): easily digestible — soup, cooked vegetables, small amount of protein
  • After 6–7 pm: only herbal tea, water — fasting window begins with sunset
  • Avoid: eating after 7 pm (reverses circadian metabolic benefits), heavy breakfast
  • Gotu Kola
  • Lajwanti
  • Dhataki
  • Atibala
  • Bakula
  • Gunja (Ratti)

Timing:

  • Morning 8 am (optional, very light): 30g soaked almonds + 1 small banana + ginger herbal tea
  • Midday 12–1 pm (main meal): Substantial kitchari or grilled fish + rice + roasted vegetables + ghee
  • Evening before 6 pm (light): Clear vegetable soup or congee — never a heavy meal

Morning (8 am) — Optional Light Breakfast

Soaked Almond & Ginger Awakening

  1. The night before: place almonds in a bowl, cover with water, soak overnight at room temperature.
  2. In the morning: drain almonds and peel the skins off (they slide off easily after soaking — peel is astringent).
  3. Eat almonds slowly and chew thoroughly. Digestive enzyme activity is still low at 8 am.
  4. Drink ginger tea alongside — ginger gently awakens Agni without overstimulating digestion.
  5. Keep this meal very small — the purpose is to gently start digestion, not to fully feed.

Midday (12–1 pm) — Main Meal at Peak Agni

Golden Kitchari — Ayurvedic Complete Meal

  1. Rinse mung dal and rice until water runs clear.
  2. Heat ghee in a pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ginger, turmeric, and coriander. Stir 30 seconds.
  4. Add dal and rice, stir to coat in ghee and spices. Pour in water or broth.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook 25–30 minutes until dal breaks down into a thick, porridge-like consistency.
  6. Stir in cooked vegetables 5 minutes before end. Season with sea salt.
  7. Eat this as the main meal of the day, mindfully, sitting down, without screens. Agni is strongest now.

Evening (before 6 pm) — Light Closing Meal

Light Vegetable Broth Soup

  1. Simmer vegetables in broth with spices 15–20 minutes until very soft.
  2. Blend half or all for a smooth soup if desired. Stir in ghee at the end.
  3. Eat before 6 pm. This should be light and easy to digest — the digestive system is slowing down.
  4. After this meal: only herbal tea and water. The 14–16 hour overnight fast begins here.

72-Hour Autophagy Reset Fast

Western Integrative Medicine

  • An extended 72-hour fast activates deep cellular autophagy (cellular self-cleaning) — the process in which cells break down and recycle damaged organelles, misfolded proteins, and dysfunctional mitochondria.
  • The first 16–24 hours triggers glycogen depletion and ketogenesis; hours 24–72 see peak autophagy and a significant reduction in circulating IGF-1 and inflammatory cytokines.
  • After 72 hours, the immune system undergoes partial renewal (Valter Longo stem cell research).
  • This is an intensive protocol — not for weekly use.
  • Once per month or per quarter for immune reset is appropriate.

Foods:

  • During fast (72 hours): water only, electrolytes (sea salt + potassium from lemon), plain black coffee, plain herbal tea
  • No calories during the fast — bone broth, BCAA supplements, and sweetened teas partially break autophagy
  • Electrolyte maintenance: ½ tsp sea salt + squeeze of lemon in 1L water each day prevents low sodium, headache, and heart palpitation
  • Breaking the fast correctly is critical — refeeding syndrome is a risk after extended fasting. Start with bone broth, not a large meal
  • Not appropriate for: pregnant women, diabetics on insulin, anyone underweight, or anyone with a history of eating disorders

Timing:

  • Evening before Day 1 (pre-fast final meal): high-fat, high-protein — sustains energy into the fast
  • During fast (Days 1–3): water + herbal teas + black coffee + sea salt electrolyte water
  • Breaking the fast (end of Day 3): bone broth first, then 2 hours later soft scrambled eggs and avocado

Evening Before the Fast — Final Pre-Fast Meal

High-Fat, High-Protein Pre-Fast Plate

  1. This meal should be substantial but not overly large. Eat until satisfied, not stuffed.
  2. Roast salmon and vegetables at 200°C for 20 minutes with olive oil.
  3. Scramble eggs in remaining olive oil. Serve everything together.
  4. After this meal: stop eating. The fast begins now. Last coffee or herbal tea allowed until bedtime.

During the Fast (Days 1–3) — Fasting Drink Protocol

Electrolyte Fasting Water

  1. Mix electrolyte water each morning. Drink at least 2.5–3L of fluid daily during the fast.
  2. Sip throughout the day rather than drinking large volumes at once.
  3. Hunger peaks at hours 16–20 and again at hour 36 — these are temporary. After hour 48, many people experience a significant reduction in hunger.
  4. If feeling weak, dizzy, or experiencing heart palpitations: increase sea salt immediately — this is low sodium, not low blood sugar.
  5. Do not exercise intensely during hours 24–48 — light walking only. Light exercise is fine after hour 48.

Breaking the Fast (End of Hour 72) — Refeeding Protocol

Bone Broth Refeeding Sequence

  1. CRITICAL: Do not break an extended fast with a large meal. Refeeding syndrome is a medical risk with electrolyte imbalance.
  2. Start with 200ml warm bone broth. Sip slowly over 20 minutes.
  3. Wait at least 2 hours before eating anything else. Let the digestive system re-activate gently.
  4. First solid meal: 2 scrambled eggs + ¼ avocado + a little cooked spinach. Small portion.
  5. Wait 4 hours before eating a fuller meal. Eat only until moderately satisfied — do not eat a large meal to 'make up' for the fast.
  6. Day after the fast: normal eating resumes. The cells have completed their autophagy cycle.

OMAD — One Meal A Day Protocol

Western Integrative Medicine

  • The most condensed fasting protocol — all daily nutrition consumed within a single 1–2 hour eating window.
  • The 22–23 hour fasting window maximises autophagy, ketogenesis, and AMPK activation.
  • Requires careful nutritional planning to deliver complete macro and micronutrients in a single meal.
  • Best suited to people who have already adapted to 16:8 or 5:2 fasting.
  • Not recommended as a starting point — build up to it over several weeks.
  • Ideal eating window: 5–7 pm (dinner) to preserve social eating and performance throughout the day.

Foods:

  • The single meal must contain: 1.6–2g protein per kg bodyweight, 50–80g healthy fat, adequate fibre (25g minimum), all major micronutrients
  • Start with bone broth (10–15 minutes before the main meal) — re-engages digestive enzymes, provides collagen and electrolytes
  • Main protein: 250–350g salmon, chicken thighs, beef, or eggs
  • Healthy fat: 2–3 tbsp olive oil, ½ avocado, nuts/seeds
  • Complex carbohydrates (optional, especially for active people): 150–200g sweet potato, 1 cup legumes
  • Vegetables: minimum 400g — 4+ different colours
  • Finish: 20–30g dark chocolate + herbal tea

Timing:

  • Pre-meal (10–15 min before): 200ml bone broth — re-activates digestive enzymes, begins appetite signal
  • Main OMAD meal (5–7 pm): complete nutrient-dense plate — protein + fat + vegetables + optional complex carb
  • Post-meal: 20g dark chocolate + herbal tea — antioxidants + gentle digestive support

Pre-Meal (10 minutes before eating)

Digestive Activation Bone Broth

  1. Warm broth gently. Do not boil.
  2. Drink 10–15 minutes before the main OMAD meal.
  3. This re-activates the digestive enzyme cascade that has been dormant for 22+ hours, preventing the digestive distress that can come from eating a large meal after a long fast.

Main OMAD Meal (5–7 pm) — Complete Nutrition in One Plate

Complete OMAD Nourishment Plate

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Bake sweet potato whole 40 minutes (or use pre-cooked from the day before).
  2. Toss broccoli and capsicum with 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, herbs. Roast 20 minutes alongside the potato.
  3. Pan-sear salmon or chicken in remaining oil, 4 minutes per side for salmon, 6 minutes for chicken. Finish chicken in oven if needed.
  4. Wilt spinach/kale in the hot pan 1 minute.
  5. Assemble the full plate: protein, roasted vegetables, leafy greens, avocado, pumpkin seeds. Squeeze lemon over everything.
  6. Eat slowly over 45–60 minutes. Chew thoroughly — digestive enzyme activity needs this time after a 22-hour fast.
  7. Serve yoghurt or kefir alongside for probiotics.

Post-Meal (30 minutes after eating)

Dark Chocolate & Chamomile Digestive Close

  1. Wait 20–30 minutes after the main meal before eating chocolate — this is a digestive rest period, not an extended eating window.
  2. Eat chocolate slowly, letting it melt.
  3. Sip chamomile tea. The eating window closes after this.
  4. The 22–23 hour fasting window now begins again.
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Burdock Root & Nettle Skin-Cleansing Tea

Traditional blood-purifying blend for acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

Preparation:

  • Decoct 1 tsp burdock root + 1 tsp nettle leaf in 2 cups water for 15 min.
  • Strain.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 cups daily

Western Herbalism

Calendula & Red Clover Beauty Tea

Skin-healing blend rich in flavonoids and isoflavones.

Preparation:

  • Steep 1 tsp dried calendula flowers + 1 tsp red clover blossoms in just-boiled water for 8 min.
  • Strain.

Dosage:

  • 2 cups daily

Western Herbalism

Green Tea & Spearmint Anti-Androgen Blend

Used for hormonal acne and excess sebum production.

Preparation:

  • Brew 1 tsp green tea + 1 tsp spearmint in water at 80°C for 4 min.
  • Do not overstep.

Dosage:

  • 2 cups daily

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dandelion & Milk Thistle Liver-Skin Blend

Liver-clearing blend for skin conditions driven by sluggish detoxification.

Preparation:

  • Decoct 1 tsp dandelion root + ½ tsp milk thistle seed in 2 cups water for 20 min.
  • Strain.

Dosage:

  • 2 cups daily

Western Herbalism

Gotu Kola

Centella asiatica

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for memory, wound healing, anxiety.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

⚠️ 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)

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Lajwanti

Mimosa pudica

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for anxiety, wound healing, nerve support.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

⚠️ 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

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Dhataki

Woodfordia fruticosa

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for diarrhea, digestive issues, wound healing.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

⚠️ 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

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Atibala

Abutilon indicum

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for nerve support, fatigue, arthritis.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

⚠️ 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

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Notoginseng (San Qi)

Panax notoginseng

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for circulation, wound healing, pain.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

⚠️ 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)

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Gromwell (Zi Cao)

Lithospermum erythrorhizon

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for skin health, inflammation, wound healing.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

⚠️ 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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Agrimony (Xian He Cao)

Agrimonia pilosa

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for digestive issues, liver support, wound healing.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

⚠️ 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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Centella (Ji Xue Cao)

Centella asiatica

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for memory, wound healing, skin health.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

⚠️ 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)

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Gotu Kola

Centella asiatica

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for memory, wound healing, anxiety.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Gotu Kola 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

⚠️ 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)

Ayurveda

Lajwanti

Mimosa pudica

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for anxiety, wound healing, nerve support.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Lajwanti 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

⚠️ 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

Ayurveda

Dhataki

Woodfordia fruticosa

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for diarrhea, digestive issues, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Dhataki 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

⚠️ 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

Ayurveda

Atibala

Abutilon indicum

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for nerve support, fatigue, arthritis.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Atibala 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

⚠️ 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

Ayurveda

Notoginseng (San Qi)

Panax notoginseng

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for circulation, wound healing, pain.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Notoginseng (San Qi) 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

⚠️ 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)

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Gromwell (Zi Cao)

Lithospermum erythrorhizon

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for skin health, inflammation, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Gromwell (Zi Cao) 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

⚠️ 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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Agrimony (Xian He Cao)

Agrimonia pilosa

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for digestive issues, liver support, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Agrimony (Xian He Cao) 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

⚠️ 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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Centella (Ji Xue Cao)

Centella asiatica

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for memory, wound healing, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Centella (Ji Xue Cao) 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

⚠️ 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)

Traditional Chinese Medicine

St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for depression, anxiety, nerve support.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried St.
  • John's Wort 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

⚠️ 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

Western Herbalism

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for fever, wound healing, high blood pressure.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Yarrow 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

⚠️ 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)

Western Herbalism

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for skin health, wound healing, eczema.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Calendula 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

⚠️ Ragweed / Daisy Family Allergy: Calendula belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family. If you're allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies, you may also react to this herb — start with a small amount.

Avoid if:

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

Western Herbalism

Agrimony

Agrimonia eupatoria

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for digestive issues, liver support, uti.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Agrimony 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

⚠️ 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

Western Herbalism

Aloe Vera

Aloe ferox

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for skin health, constipation, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Aloe Vera 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

⚠️ 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

African Traditional Medicine

Marula

Sclerocarya birrea

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for skin health, wound healing, liver support.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Marula 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

⚠️ 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

African Traditional Medicine

Candelabra Tree

Euphorbia candelabrum

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for skin disorders, pain, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Candelabra 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

⚠️ 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

African Traditional Medicine

Caterpillar Pod

Elephantorrhiza elephantina

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for diarrhea, dysentery, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Caterpillar Pod 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

⚠️ 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

African Traditional Medicine

Echinacea

Echinacea angustifolia

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for immune support, common cold, flu.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried 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

⚠️ Ragweed / Daisy Family Allergy: Echinacea belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family. If you're allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies, you may also react to this herb — start with a small amount.

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

Indigenous / Native American

Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for immune support, common cold, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Black-Eyed Susan 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

⚠️ 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

Indigenous / Native American

Sweetgrass

Hierochloe odorata

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for anxiety, stress, respiratory issues.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Sweetgrass 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

⚠️ 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

Indigenous / Native American

Yarrow (Native)

Achillea millefolium

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for wound healing, fever, high blood pressure.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Yarrow (Native) 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

⚠️ 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)

Indigenous / Native American

How to Make This

Marula Oil

A African Traditional Medicine supplement traditionally used for skin health, aging, wound healing.

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

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Shea Butter Extract

A African Traditional Medicine supplement traditionally used for skin health, inflammation, eczema.

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

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Yarrow Extract

A Indigenous / Native American supplement traditionally used for circulation, inflammation, wound healing.

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

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Bloodroot Extract (topical)

A Indigenous / Native American supplement traditionally used for skin health, acne, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Apply to clean, dry skin.
  • Avoid mucous membranes and eyes.
  • Wash hands after application.

Dosage:

  • Apply a small amount to affected area 1–2× daily

Indigenous / Native American

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Balsam Fir Resin Extract

A Indigenous / Native American supplement traditionally used for respiratory issues, wound healing, inflammation.

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

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Sidr (Lote Tree) Extract

A Unani / Islamic Medicine supplement traditionally used for skin health, wound healing, digestive issues.

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

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Myrrh Resin Extract

A Unani / Islamic Medicine supplement traditionally used for inflammation, immune support, wound healing.

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

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Honey Powder Supplement

A Unani / Islamic Medicine supplement traditionally used for immune support, wound healing, digestive issues.

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

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Manna Sap Extract

A Persian Medicine supplement traditionally used for constipation, digestive issues, wound healing.

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

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Plai (Zingiber Cassumunar) Extract

A Thai Traditional Medicine supplement traditionally used for inflammation, arthritis, digestive issues.

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

Thai Traditional Medicine

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Centella Asiatica (Thai Grade)

A Thai Traditional Medicine supplement traditionally used for wound healing, memory, skin health.

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

Thai Traditional Medicine

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Copaiba Oil

A Latin American Curanderismo supplement traditionally used for inflammation, skin health, wound healing.

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

Latin American Curanderismo

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Sangre de Drago (Dragon's Blood) Extract

A Latin American Curanderismo supplement traditionally used for wound healing, digestive issues, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Dilute drops in a small amount of water.
  • Hold under tongue briefly before swallowing for faster absorption.

Dosage:

  • 30–60 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Latin American Curanderismo

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Copaiba Resin Extract

A Amazonian Plant Medicine supplement traditionally used for inflammation, skin health, wound healing.

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

Amazonian Plant Medicine

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Sangre de Drago Liquid Extract

A Amazonian Plant Medicine supplement traditionally used for wound healing, digestive issues, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Measure carefully and dilute in water or juice.
  • Shake well before use.
  • Refrigerate after opening.

Dosage:

  • 5–15 ml diluted in water, 1–2× daily

Amazonian Plant Medicine

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Andiroba Oil

A Amazonian Plant Medicine supplement traditionally used for inflammation, skin health, wound healing.

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

Amazonian Plant Medicine

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Jack-in-the-Bush Extract

A Caribbean Folk Medicine supplement traditionally used for wound healing, inflammation, skin health.

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

Caribbean Folk Medicine

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Copaiba Oil

A Brazilian Phytotherapy supplement traditionally used for inflammation, skin health, wound healing.

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

Brazilian Phytotherapy

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Sangre de Drago Resin

A Brazilian Phytotherapy supplement traditionally used for wound healing, digestive issues, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Measure carefully and dilute in water or juice.
  • Shake well before use.
  • Refrigerate after opening.

Dosage:

  • 5–15 ml diluted in water, 1–2× daily

Brazilian Phytotherapy

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Brazilian Propolis Extract

A Brazilian Phytotherapy supplement traditionally used for immune support, inflammation, wound healing.

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

Brazilian Phytotherapy

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Pegagan (Centella asiatica) Extract

A Jamu supplement traditionally used for wound healing, memory, skin health.

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

Jamu

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Daun Sirih (Betel Leaf) Extract

A Jamu supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, wound healing, respiratory issues.

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

Jamu

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Rau Má (Centella asiatica) Powder

A Vietnamese Traditional Medicine supplement traditionally used for wound healing, memory, skin health.

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

Vietnamese Traditional Medicine

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Tam Thất (Notoginseng) Extract

A Vietnamese Traditional Medicine supplement traditionally used for circulation, heart health, inflammation.

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

Vietnamese Traditional Medicine

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Shepherd's Purse Extract

A Mongolian Traditional Medicine supplement traditionally used for circulation, wound healing, hormonal imbalance.

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

Mongolian Traditional Medicine

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Mongolian Yarrow Extract

A Mongolian Traditional Medicine supplement traditionally used for circulation, inflammation, wound healing.

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

Mongolian Traditional Medicine

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Propolis Extract (Siberian)

A Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine supplement traditionally used for immune support, inflammation, wound healing.

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

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

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Calendula Extract

A Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine supplement traditionally used for skin health, wound healing, inflammation.

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

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

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Agrimony Extract

A Celtic & Norse Herbalism supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, liver support, wound healing.

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

Celtic & Norse Herbalism

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Mayapple Resin Extract (Podophyllin, topical only)

A Appalachian Folk Medicine supplement traditionally used for skin health, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Apply to clean, dry skin.
  • Avoid mucous membranes and eyes.
  • Wash hands after application.

Dosage:

  • Apply a small amount to affected area 1–2× daily

Appalachian Folk Medicine

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Clove Bud Oil

A Ayurveda essential oil used for inflammation, immune support, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

Ayurveda

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Clove Bud Oil (TCM)

A Traditional Chinese Medicine essential oil used for inflammation, digestive issues, immune support.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Frankincense (Ru Xiang) Oil

A Traditional Chinese Medicine essential oil used for inflammation, arthritis, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Myrrh (Mo Yao) Oil

A Traditional Chinese Medicine essential oil used for inflammation, wound healing, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Tea Tree Essential Oil

A Western Herbalism essential oil used for acne, wound healing, immune support.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Helichrysum Essential Oil

A Western Herbalism essential oil used for inflammation, skin health, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Baobab Seed Oil

A African Traditional Medicine essential oil used for skin health, aging, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Myrrh Oil (African)

A African Traditional Medicine essential oil used for inflammation, wound healing, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Niaouli Oil

A African Traditional Medicine essential oil used for respiratory issues, immune support, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Place 2–3 drops on a handkerchief or cotton ball and inhale deeply for 30 seconds, 3–4× daily.
  • Or add to a personal inhaler stick.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops, inhale 3–4× daily

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Helichrysum (Immortelle) Oil

A Mediterranean essential oil used for inflammation, skin health, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Cistus (Rock Rose) Oil

A Mediterranean essential oil used for skin health, aging, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Immortelle Absolute Oil

A Mediterranean essential oil used for aging, skin health, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Yarrow Essential Oil

A Indigenous / Native American essential oil used for inflammation, wound healing, circulation.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Cottonwood Bud Oil

A Indigenous / Native American essential oil used for inflammation, wound healing, arthritis.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Myrrh Essential Oil

A Unani / Islamic Medicine essential oil used for inflammation, wound healing, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Clove Oil (Unani)

A Unani / Islamic Medicine essential oil used for inflammation, digestive issues, immune support.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Mastic Oil

A Unani / Islamic Medicine essential oil used for digestive issues, skin health, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Tamanu Oil (Japanese use)

A Kampo / Japanese Medicine essential oil used for wound healing, skin health, acne.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Korean Rose Hip Oil

A Korean Traditional Medicine essential oil used for skin health, aging, acne.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil

A Tibetan Medicine essential oil used for skin health, aging, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Myrrh (Persian) Oil

A Persian Medicine essential oil used for inflammation, wound healing, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Willow Herb Oil

A Persian Medicine essential oil used for inflammation, skin health, acne.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Galbanum Oil

A Persian Medicine essential oil used for inflammation, skin health, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Clove (Thai) Oil

A Thai Traditional Medicine essential oil used for inflammation, immune support, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Clove (Mexican) Oil

A Latin American Curanderismo essential oil used for inflammation, immune support, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Marigold (Tagetes) Oil

A Latin American Curanderismo essential oil used for skin health, wound healing, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Copaiba Essential Oil

A Amazonian Plant Medicine essential oil used for inflammation, arthritis, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Andiroba (Carapa guianensis) Oil

A Amazonian Plant Medicine essential oil used for inflammation, arthritis, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Blend 5–8 drops into 1 tbsp (15 ml) of warm carrier oil.
  • Massage into skin with gentle circular motions.
  • Cover with a warm towel after application.

Dosage:

  • 5–8 drops in 15 ml carrier oil per session

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Buriti Oil

A Amazonian Plant Medicine essential oil used for skin health, aging, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Clove (Caribbean) Oil

A Caribbean Folk Medicine essential oil used for inflammation, immune support, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 tsp (5 ml) of carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or almond).
  • Apply to affected area or pulse points.
  • Always patch-test first.

Dosage:

  • 2–3 drops per application, 1–2× daily (always diluted)

Avoid if:

  • Always dilute before skin application. Do not ingest unless food-grade and under practitioner supervision. Avoid contact with eyes.

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Turmeric Healing Paste (Haldi Lep)

A traditional Ayurveda topical paste used for skin health, wound healing, acne.

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.

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Neem Tulsi Acne Wash

A traditional Ayurveda topical wash used for acne, skin health, inflammation.

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.

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Moringa Leaf Poultice

A traditional Ayurveda topical poultice used for wound healing, inflammation, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Mash or bruise fresh Moringa leaf 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.

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Dit Da Jow (Iron Hit Wine) Liniment

A traditional Traditional Chinese Medicine topical oil-blend used for arthritis, inflammation, wound healing.

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.

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Angelica Root Joint Compress

A traditional Traditional Chinese Medicine topical compress used for arthritis, inflammation, circulation.

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.

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Red Yeast Rice Salve

A traditional Traditional Chinese Medicine topical salve used for circulation, skin health, wound healing.

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.

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Calendula Healing Salve

A traditional Western Herbalism topical salve used for wound healing, skin health, eczema.

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.

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Plantain Leaf Poultice

A traditional Western Herbalism topical poultice used for wound healing, inflammation, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Mash or bruise fresh Plantain leaf 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.

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Comfrey Root Bone Knit Salve

A traditional Western Herbalism topical salve used for bone health, arthritis, wound healing.

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.

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Shea Butter Healing Balm

A traditional African Traditional Medicine topical balm used for skin health, eczema, wound healing.

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.

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Baobab Oil Skin Serum

A traditional African Traditional Medicine topical oil-blend used for skin health, aging, inflammation.

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.

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Moringa Leaf Poultice

A traditional African Traditional Medicine topical poultice used for wound healing, inflammation, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Mash or bruise fresh Moringa leaves 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.

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Pine Resin Drawing Salve

A traditional Indigenous / Native American topical salve used for wound healing, skin health, inflammation.

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.

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Yarrow Wound Poultice

A traditional Indigenous / Native American topical poultice used for wound healing, inflammation, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Mash or bruise fresh Yarrow herb 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.

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Plantain Leaf Poultice (Native)

A traditional Indigenous / Native American topical poultice used for wound healing, inflammation, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Mash or bruise fresh Broadleaf plantain 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.

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Black Seed Healing Salve

A traditional Unani / Islamic Medicine topical salve used for wound healing, inflammation, immune support.

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.

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Frankincense Resin Wound Balm

A traditional Unani / Islamic Medicine topical balm used for wound healing, inflammation, skin health.

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.

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Myrrh Antiseptic Paste

A traditional Unani / Islamic Medicine topical paste used for wound healing, acne, inflammation.

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.

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Olive Oil Healing Salve

A traditional Mediterranean topical salve used for skin health, wound healing, eczema.

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.

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Helichrysum Scar Serum

A traditional Mediterranean topical oil-blend used for wound healing, skin health, aging.

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.

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Thyme Antiseptic Wash

A traditional Mediterranean topical wash used for wound healing, acne, skin health.

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.

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Shiunko Ointment (Purple Cloud)

A traditional Kampo / Japanese Medicine topical salve used for wound healing, skin health, eczema.

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.

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Beeswax Sesame Healing Salve

A traditional Kampo / Japanese Medicine topical salve used for skin health, wound healing, eczema.

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.

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Kuzu Starch Cooling Paste

A traditional Kampo / Japanese Medicine topical paste used for inflammation, skin health, wound healing.

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.

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Snail Mucin Healing Serum (traditional)

A traditional Korean Traditional Medicine topical oil-blend used for wound healing, skin health, aging.

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.

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Centella Asiatica (Cica) Cream

A traditional Korean Traditional Medicine topical cream used for wound healing, eczema, acne.

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.

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Honey Propolis Wound Balm

A traditional Korean Traditional Medicine topical balm used for wound healing, immune support, skin health.

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.

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Sea Buckthorn Wound Salve

A traditional Tibetan Medicine topical salve used for wound healing, skin health, inflammation.

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.

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Juniper Resin Antiseptic Paste

A traditional Tibetan Medicine topical paste used for wound healing, skin health, inflammation.

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.

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Snow Lotus Healing Balm

A traditional Tibetan Medicine topical balm used for inflammation, wound healing, skin health.

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.

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Carrot, Beet & Turmeric Glow Juice

Beta-carotene-rich blend for skin cell turnover and anti-inflammatory glow.

Preparation:

  • Juice: 3 carrots + 1 beet + 1 inch turmeric + 1 inch ginger + 1 orange + ½ lemon.

Dosage:

  • 200 ml daily

Ayurveda

Cucumber, Aloe & Green Apple Skin Hydration Juice

Hydrating and cooling juice for dry, inflamed, and sensitive skin.

Preparation:

  • Blend: 1 large cucumber + 2 tbsp aloe vera gel + 1 green apple + ½ lime + handful mint.
  • Strain.

Dosage:

  • 200–250 ml daily

Korean Traditional Medicine (Hanbang)

Dandelion & Nettle Blood-Purifying Juice

Traditional skin-cleansing tonic for acne and eczema.

Preparation:

  • Juice: 1 cup dandelion greens + 1 cup nettle leaves (or steep as strong tea) + 2 green apples + ½ lemon + 1 cucumber.

Dosage:

  • 200 ml daily

Western Herbalism

High-Altitude Honey Medicinal Water

A traditional Tibetan Medicine juice blend used for immune support, wound healing, respiratory issues.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Raw Himalayan honey + Warm water + Lemon + Ginger + Turmeric.
  • 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.

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Copaiba Resin Anti-Inflammatory Water

A traditional Amazonian juice blend used for inflammation, skin health, respiratory issues.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Copaiba resin oil (dilute) + 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.

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Green Propolis Immune Tonic Water

A traditional Brazilian Phytotherapy juice blend used for immune support, inflammation, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Green propolis extract (dilute) + 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.

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Betel Leaf Digestive Tonic

A traditional Siddha juice blend used for digestive issues, respiratory issues, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Betel leaves + 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.

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Jamu Sirih Betel Leaf Tonic

A traditional Jamu juice blend used for digestive issues, respiratory issues, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Betel leaves + 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.

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Rau Má Gotu Kola Cooling Drink

A traditional Vietnamese Traditional Medicine juice blend used for skin health, wound healing, memory.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Gotu kola (rau má) 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.

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Pennywort Rau Má Cooling Juice

A traditional Vietnamese Traditional Medicine juice blend used for skin health, memory, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Vietnamese pennywort + 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.

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Heather Honey Non-Alcoholic Mead Tonic

A traditional Celtic Norse juice blend used for immune support, wound healing, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Heather honey + Water + Lemon + 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.

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Sourwood Honey Restorative Water

A traditional Appalachian juice blend used for immune support, wound healing, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Sourwood honey + Warm water + Lemon + 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.

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Broadleaf Plantain Wound Tonic

A traditional Appalachian juice blend used for respiratory issues, wound healing, immune support.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Plantain (broadleaf) leaves + 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.

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Kawakawa Leaf Purifying Tonic

A traditional Maori Rongoa juice blend used for digestive issues, inflammation, wound healing.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Kawakawa leaves + 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.

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Manuka Honey Healing Water

A traditional Maori Rongoa juice blend used for immune support, wound healing, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Manuka honey + Warm water + Lemon + Ginger + Turmeric.
  • 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.

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Manuka Bark Protective Infusion

A traditional Maori Rongoa juice blend used for immune support, wound healing, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Manuka bark (dilute) + 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.

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Bush Honey Medicinal Water

A traditional Aboriginal Australian juice blend used for immune support, wound healing, respiratory issues.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Bush honey + Warm water + Lemon + Ginger + Turmeric.
  • 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.

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How to Make This

Frankincense & Rose Hip Regenerating Serum

A luxurious regenerating serum drawing on ancient Persian healing wisdom, combining frankincense resin's boswellic acids with rose hip's trans-retinoic acid to reduce inflammation, promote cellular renewal, and improve skin tone.

How to make:

  1. Combine rose hip and jojoba oils in a small dark glass bottle.
  2. Add vitamin E oil and swirl to mix.
  3. Add all essential oils.
  4. Cap tightly and shake well.
  5. Allow to rest for 24 hours before first use.

Apply: Apply 3–4 drops to clean, slightly damp skin. Press gently into skin using fingertips — do not drag. Allow to absorb for 2 minutes before applying moisturiser.Morning and/or evening

Persian Medicine

  • Lymphatic drainage massage: gentle manual technique targeting neck, armpit, and groin lymph nodes to support immune clearance and detoxification — 20–30 min session, 2–3x/week or monthly with a trained therapist
  • Acupuncture: TCM needle therapy at condition-specific meridian points to restore Qi flow and reduce systemic inflammation — 6–12 weekly sessions recommended initially
  • Sauna therapy: infrared sauna at 50–60°C for 20–30 min, 3–4x/week — promotes detoxification through sweat, reduces inflammatory markers, and supports immune function
  • Cold plunge / contrast hydrotherapy: 30–60 seconds cold shower or cold plunge after sauna — activates the vagus nerve, reduces inflammation, and boosts circulation
  • Yoga: 30–45 min daily practice of poses suited to your condition — combines breathwork, stretching, and mindfulness to regulate the nervous system and reduce stress hormones
  • Meditation: 20 min daily — body scan, breath awareness, or loving-kindness practice to lower cortisol and support the mind-body healing response
  • Breathwork: diaphragmatic breathing or pranayama (e.g. alternate nostril, 4-7-8) for 10–15 min daily — regulates the autonomic nervous system and reduces systemic inflammation
  • Grounding / earthing: 20–30 min of barefoot contact with grass, soil, or sand daily — shown to reduce cortisol, normalise circadian rhythm, and lower inflammatory markers
  • Forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku): 60–90 min slow, mindful walk in a forested or green environment weekly — clinically shown to reduce stress hormones and blood pressure
  • Sleep hygiene: maintain a consistent sleep/wake time, keep bedroom dark and cool (18–20°C), avoid screens 1 hour before bed — 7–9 hours of quality sleep is foundational to all healing
  • Morning sunlight: 10–20 min of direct sunlight exposure before 10am daily — anchors circadian rhythm, boosts vitamin D synthesis, and regulates serotonin
  • Journaling: 10–15 min daily reflective writing — symptom tracking, emotional processing, and gratitude practice to reduce psychological stress load

Aboriginal Australian Medicine

The world's oldest continuous healing tradition, spanning 65,000 years, using eucalyptus, tea tree, desert plants, and deep knowledge of Country.

Aboriginal Australian Medicine addresses wound healing using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Māori Rongoa

Rongoa Māori is a living healing system of native New Zealand plants — kawakawa, mānuka, harakeke — intertwined with wairua (spiritual wellbeing).

Māori Rongoa addresses wound healing using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Mapuche Medicine

Mapuche machi healers combine ritual, spiritual diagnosis, and the extraordinary plant diversity of Patagonia and the southern Andes — one of South America's most vibrantly alive healing traditions.

Mapuche Medicine addresses wound healing using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Hausa Traditional Medicine

The Hausa people's Boka healers maintain one of West Africa's most systematised oral pharmacopoeias, using baobab, desert date, neem, and tamarind in precise formulas for body and spirit.

Hausa Traditional Medicine addresses wound healing using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Malagasy Traditional Medicine

Madagascar's extraordinary endemic flora — over 80% found nowhere else on Earth — supports a distinct healing tradition using ravintsara, rotra, and kinkeliba with deep Southeast Asian and African roots.

Malagasy Traditional Medicine addresses wound healing using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Cape & Southern African Herbalism

The Cape Floral Kingdom — the world's most biodiverse — gave rise to centuries of Khoi-San and Cape Malay healing using buchu, rooibos, honeybush, and fynbos plants unique to southern Africa.

Cape & Southern African Herbalism addresses wound healing using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Micronesian & Melanesian Medicine

Indigenous healing traditions across Fiji, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands use kava, morinda, breadfruit leaves, and reef-edge plants in community healing ceremonies with deep spiritual roots.

Micronesian & Melanesian Medicine addresses wound healing using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Amazonian Plant Medicine

Ancient shamanic traditions from the Amazon basin holding thousands of years of rainforest plant knowledge.

Amazonian Plant Medicine addresses wound healing using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Indigenous / Native American

Sacred plant knowledge passed across generations by hundreds of tribes, honoring the deep relationship between land and healing.

Indigenous / Native American addresses wound healing using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Mayan Traditional Medicine

Mayan h'men healers use copal, pericón, chaya, and rainforest botanicals alongside ceremony and the sacred Tzolk'in calendar — a cosmological system of diagnosis and healing still practiced today.

Mayan Traditional Medicine addresses wound healing using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

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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