Kidney Stones

Preparation:

• Steam broccoli, cauliflower, or Brussels sprouts.
• Let sit 5 min after chopping before cooking.

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups daily

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Squeeze half a lemon into warm water first thing in the morning.

Dosage:

• 1 glass on waking

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Crush 2–3 raw garlic cloves, let sit 10 minutes to maximise allicin formation, then mix with 1 tsp Manuka honey (UMF 10+ or higher).
• Eat daily.
• Do not heat.

Dosage:

• 2–3 raw crushed cloves daily with Manuka honey

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Start probiotics 2 hours after each antibiotic dose (not simultaneously).
• Include kefir, live-culture yogurt, sauerkraut, or kimchi at every meal.
• Continue for at least 4 weeks after finishing antibiotics.

Dosage:

• ½ cup with each meal during and after antibiotic treatment

Korean Traditional Medicine (Hanbang)

Preparation:

• Eat a small handful of raw pumpkin seeds daily.
• Include oysters or shellfish 2–3 times per week if not vegan.
• Add lentils and chickpeas to daily meals.

Dosage:

• 2–3 tbsp pumpkin seeds daily, plus zinc-rich meals

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Eat fresh guava, bell peppers (highest food source of vitamin C), kiwis, and citrus fruits raw.
• Avoid cooking vitamin C-rich foods as heat destroys up to 50% of the content.

Dosage:

• 3–5 servings of vitamin C-rich foods daily

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Decoct 1 tsp milk thistle seeds (crushed) + 1 tsp dandelion root in 2 cups water for 20 min.
• Strain.

Dosage:

• 2–3 cups daily

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Steep 1 tsp nettle leaf + 1 tsp cleavers herb in just-boiled water for 8 min.
• Strain.
• Drink cool or warm.

Dosage:

• 2–3 cups daily

Celtic & Norse Herbalism

Preparation:

• Simmer 1 tbsp schisandra berries in 2 cups water for 10 min.
• Remove from heat, add 1 tsp green tea, steep 3 min.
• Strain.

Dosage:

• 2 cups daily

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Mix ½ tsp turmeric + pinch black pepper + juice of ½ lemon in warm (not boiling) water.
• Add honey.

Dosage:

• 1 cup every morning

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Decoct ½ tsp dried goldenseal root in 2 cups water for 15 min.
• Remove from heat, add 1 tsp echinacea root and 1 tsp uva ursi leaf.
• Steep 10 min.
• Strain well.
• Add lemon and honey.
• Do not use for more than 2 weeks continuously.

Dosage:

• 2–3 cups daily.
• Not for use in pregnancy.
• Consult healthcare provider if taking medications.

Appalachian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Decoct 1 tsp cat's claw bark in 2 cups water for 15 min.
• Remove from heat, add ½ tsp andrographis leaf and 1 tsp olive leaf.
• Steep 8 min.
• Strain.
• Add honey to offset bitterness.

Dosage:

• 2 cups daily during treatment.
• Not for use in pregnancy or with immunosuppressant medications.

Amazonian Plant Medicine

Preparation:

• Cold-steep 1 tbsp marshmallow root in 2 cups cold water for 4 hours (do not boil — heat destroys mucilage).
• Strain.
• Add 1 tbsp slippery elm powder and 1 tsp chamomile, warm gently.
• Stir well.

Dosage:

• 2 cups daily, taken 2 hours after each antibiotic dose during treatment, and for 4 weeks after

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Khella and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

African Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Phyllanthus (Luk Tai Bai) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Thai Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Phyllanthus Urinaria (Luk Tai Bai) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Thai Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Chanca Piedra and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Amazonian Plant Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Duppy Gun and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Caribbean Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Chandelier Plant (Kalanchoe) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Caribbean Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Leaf of Life and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Caribbean Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Chanca Piedra and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Brazilian Phytotherapy

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Keelanelli (Stonebreaker) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Siddha Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Lemon (Elumichai) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response

Siddha Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Stone Flower (Kallippachi) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Siddha Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Kollu (Horse Gram) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Siddha Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Java Tea (Kejibeling) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Jamu

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Knotweed (Sporysh) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Joe Pye Weed and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Appalachian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Stone Root (Collinsonia) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Appalachian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Trailing Arbutus and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Appalachian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Lemon (Lemon) and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
• Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
• Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response

Ancient Egyptian Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Chanca Piedra and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Andean & Incan Medicine

Preparation:

• Fill a jar with dried Sambong and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
• Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
• Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:

• 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Filipino Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Mix: juice of 2 lemons + 2 tbsp grade B maple syrup + pinch cayenne pepper + 500 ml water.
• Drink throughout the morning.

Dosage:

• 500 ml in the morning

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Juice: 2 cups spinach + 1 cup parsley + 1 cup cilantro + 2 cucumbers + 1 lemon + 1 inch ginger.

Dosage:

• 250–300 ml daily on an empty stomach

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Juice: 2 beets + 1 grapefruit (peeled) + 2 carrots + 1 inch ginger + ½ lemon.
• Add 1 tsp apple cider vinegar.

Dosage:

• 200 ml in the morning

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Juice: 2 whole guavas + 2 large red bell peppers + 1 lemon + 1 inch fresh ginger + 1 inch fresh turmeric + 2 raw garlic cloves (press and let sit 10 min before adding) + pinch black pepper.
• Drink immediately.

Dosage:

• 250 ml daily, ideally in the morning

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Blend: 1 cup live-culture kefir (or coconut kefir for dairy-free) + 1 banana + ½ cup frozen blueberries + 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 1 tbsp raw honey + ½ tsp cinnamon.
• Blend until smooth.

Dosage:

• 300 ml daily, taken 2 hours after antibiotic doses during treatment and for 4 weeks after finishing

Korean Traditional Medicine (Hanbang)

How to make:

1. Mix essential oils into castor oil and stir well.
2. Lay flannel flat and pour oil blend onto it until well saturated.
3. Fold flannel in half to contain the oil.

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.