Childhood Diarrhea

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

Ayurveda

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Significant kidney impairment — diuretic herbs may worsen renal function

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

Indigenous / Native American

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

Unani / Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)

Unani / Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Diabetes medications — may enhance hypoglycaemic effect; monitor blood glucose closely

Unani / Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

Unani / Islamic Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Diabetes medications — may enhance hypoglycaemic effect; monitor blood glucose closely

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Active liver disease — monitor liver enzymes with long-term use

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

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

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Infusion or powder: Steep as a tea, or grind and fill into size-00 capsules.
• Can also be added to smoothies or warm water.

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Active liver disease — monitor liver enzymes with long-term use

Mediterranean

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Significant kidney impairment — diuretic herbs may worsen renal function

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

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

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)

Korean Traditional Medicine