Memory Loss

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:

• 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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Traditional Chinese 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

Western Herbalism

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

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Soak overnight, then simmer until tender.
• Use in soups, stews, dips, or as a side dish.

Dosage:

• ½ cup cooked daily

African Traditional Medicine

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

Mediterranean

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

Mediterranean

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

Mediterranean

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

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

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

Korean Traditional 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

Korean Traditional 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:

• Use as a cooking medium on low heat, or drizzle raw over finished dishes to preserve beneficial fatty acids.

Dosage:

• 1–2 tbsp daily

Persian Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups daily

Thai Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

Thai Traditional 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

Vietnamese Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

• 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

Vietnamese Traditional 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

Vietnamese Traditional 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

Mongolian Traditional 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

Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Ashwagandha 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
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Brahmi 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 Gotu Kola 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)
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Shankhpushpi 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 Ginseng (Ren Shen) 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
• Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Schisandra (Wu Wei Zi) 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
• Active liver disease — monitor liver enzymes with long-term use
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Siberian Ginseng (Wu Jia Pi) 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
• Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response
• CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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:

• 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 as directed on the specific product label, as potency varies by standardisation level.

Dosage:

• As directed on label — typically 250–500 mg standardised extract daily

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:

• 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

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

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

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

Korean 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

Korean Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Take as directed on the specific product label, as potency varies by standardisation level.

Dosage:

• As directed on label — typically 250–500 mg standardised extract daily

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amazonian Plant 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

Amazonian Plant 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

Brazilian Phytotherapy

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

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

Siddha 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

Jamu

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

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

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:

• 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:

• Blend or cold-press: Brahmi leaves + Coconut 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.

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Schisandra berries + Water + Honey + Lemon + Goji berries.
• 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.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Wild blueberries + Spinach + Lemon + Ginger + 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.

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Wild blueberries + Water + Lemon + Honey + 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.

Indigenous Native American

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Fresh rosemary + Lemon + Honey + Water + Apple.
• 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.

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Za'atar (thyme blend) + Water + Lemon + Honey + Olive.
• 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.

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Fresh sage leaves + Lemon + Honey + Water + Apple.
• 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.

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Korean red ginseng extract + Honey + Warm water + Lemon + Jujube.
• 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.

Korean Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Schisandra (omija) berries + 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.

Korean Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Butterfly pea flowers + Water + Lemon + Honey + 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.

Thai Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Guaraná powder + 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.

Amazonian

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.

Vietnamese Traditional Medicine

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.

Vietnamese Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Bilberries (bog) + 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.

Mongolian Traditional Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Schisandra (five-flavour) berries + 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.

Russian Siberian

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Bilberries + 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.

Celtic Norse

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Wild blueberries + 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.

Appalachian

Preparation:

• Blend or cold-press: Pomegranate juice + Za'atar herb + Honey + Water + 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: Maca powder + Warm 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