Childhood Depression

Preparation:

• Eat raw or lightly toasted.
• Add to salads, oatmeal, or eat as a snack.

Dosage:

• 2 tbsp daily

Indigenous/Native American Medicine

Preparation:

• Eat fresh or frozen.
• Blend into smoothies or eat with breakfast.

Dosage:

• ½–1 cup daily

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Eat half an avocado with meals, in salads, or as guacamole.

Dosage:

• ½ avocado daily

Latin American Curanderismo

Preparation:

• Simmer bones 12–24 hours with apple cider vinegar.
• Drink 1 cup warm morning and evening.

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups daily

Appalachian Folk Medicine

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

Ayurveda

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

Western Herbalism

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

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Prepare and drink 1–2 cups daily, warm or at room temperature.
• Avoid excessive amounts.

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups daily

Unani / Islamic Medicine

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

Unani / Islamic Medicine

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

Persian Medicine

Preparation:

• Prepare and drink 1–2 cups daily, warm or at room temperature.
• Avoid excessive amounts.

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups daily

Persian Medicine

Preparation:

• Prepare and drink 1–2 cups daily, warm or at room temperature.
• Avoid excessive amounts.

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups daily

Amazonian Plant Medicine

Preparation:

• Prepare and drink 1–2 cups daily, warm or at room temperature.
• Avoid excessive amounts.

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups daily

Brazilian Phytotherapy

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

Siddha Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

Jamu

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

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

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

Celtic & Norse Herbalism

Preparation:

• Prepare and drink 1–2 cups daily, warm or at room temperature.
• Avoid excessive amounts.

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups daily

North African & Amazigh Medicine

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

North African & Amazigh Medicine

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

Andean & Incan Medicine

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

Hawaiian & Polynesian Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups daily

Avoid if:

• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Ayurveda

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups daily

Avoid if:

• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Ayurveda

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups daily

Avoid if:

• Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Ayurveda

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups daily

Avoid if:

• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Rhodiola (Hong Jing Tian) in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes, covered.
• Strain and drink.

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Crocus (Fan Hong Hua) in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes, covered.
• Strain and drink.

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups daily

Avoid if:

• Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
• Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 1–3 cups daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy — may stimulate uterine contractions (avoid entirely)
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• 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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Swallow whole.
• Take with a meal that contains healthy fats to maximise absorption of fat-soluble compounds.

Dosage:

• 1–2 softgels daily with a meal containing healthy fat

Mediterranean

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

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

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Tibetan Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Persian Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Persian Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Thai Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Latin American Curanderismo

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

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

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

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

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Celtic & Norse Herbalism

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Ancient Egyptian Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

North African & Amazigh Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

North African & Amazigh Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

North African & Amazigh Medicine

Preparation:

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Best absorbed with food to reduce stomach upset.

Dosage:

• 1–2 capsules, 1–3× daily with food or as directed

Hawaiian & Polynesian Medicine

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

Hawaiian & Polynesian Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 3–5 drops massaged in, 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

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

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• Small amount morning and/or evening

Avoid if:

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

Persian Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 3–5 drops massaged in, 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

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

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 3–5 drops massaged in, 1–2× daily

Avoid if:

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

Celtic & Norse Herbalism

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Saffron strands + Warm milk + Honey + Cardamom + Almond.
• 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.

Unani Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Saffron strands + Warm water + Honey + Cardamom + Lemon.
• 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.

Tibetan Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Saffron strands + Rose water + Honey + Warm water + Cardamom.
• 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.

Persian Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Raw cacao powder + Water + Honey + Cinnamon + Vanilla.
• 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.

Amazonian

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Cupuaçu pulp + Cacao powder + Water + Honey + 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.

Brazilian Phytotherapy

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Blue lotus flowers + Water + Honey + Lemon + Rose water.
• Strain if desired and serve fresh.
• Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Dosage:

• 4–8 oz (120–240 ml) daily.
• Best taken in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal.

Ancient Egyptian

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Saffron strands + Warm water + Honey + Cardamom + Lemon.
• 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.

North African

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Turmeric + Saffron + Honey + Warm water + 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.

North African

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Raw cacao powder + Water + Honey + Cinnamon + Vanilla.
• 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.

Andean