Condition

Nausea

Nausea is the unpleasant urge to vomit, controlled by the vomiting centre in the brainstem (nucleus tractus solitarius and the area postrema — the chemoreceptor trigger zone) and coordinated via the vagus nerve. The chemoreceptor trigger zone, located outside the blood-brain barrier, continuously samples the blood for toxins, drugs, and metabolic disturbances, and triggers nausea as a protective expulsion signal. The vagus nerve transmits gut mechanoreceptor and chemoreceptor signals directly to the brainstem — explaining why gut inflammation, distension, or dysmotility so readily provokes nausea. Serotonin (5-HT3) plays a central role: enterochromaffin cells in the gut lining release serotonin in response to gut distension, irritants, or toxins, activating vagal afferents and the brainstem nausea centre. Inner ear signals trigger motion sickness through vestibular-cerebellar mismatch. Pregnancy hormones (hCG and progesterone) stimulate the area postrema. Other triggers include chemotherapy, gastroenteritis, migraine, gastroparesis (slow gastric emptying), and psychological stress via the gut-brain axis. Ginger (gingerols and shogaols) is among the most evidence-based antiemetic herbs — they antagonise 5-HT3 receptors and accelerate gastric emptying, addressing nausea at its physiological roots. Peppermint relaxes gastric smooth muscle and reduces nausea-associated gastric dysmotility. Fennel, chamomile, and lemon balm support parasympathetic gut tone. B6 is the key nutrient for morning sickness in pregnancy. Acupressure at the P6 (Neiguan) point has clinical evidence for chemotherapy and pregnancy-related nausea.

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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.

Licorice root causes sodium retention and potassium depletion, raising blood pressure. Avoid with antihypertensives, diuretics (potassium depletion risk), or digoxin. Daily use exceeding 5g for more than 4 weeks carries significant cardiovascular risk.

Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for digestive issues, nausea, 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

Ayurveda

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Fennel (Saunf)

Foeniculum vulgare

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, nausea.

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 & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible

Ayurveda

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Nutmeg (Jaiphal)

Myristica fragrans

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for insomnia, digestive issues, 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

⚠️ 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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Ginger (Adrak)

Zingiber officinale

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for nausea, digestive issues, 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

⚠️ 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

Ayurveda

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Perilla (Zi Su Ye)

Perilla frutescens

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for common cold, digestive issues, 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

⚠️ 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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Pinellia (Ban Xia)

Pinellia ternata

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for nausea, digestive issues, 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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Evodia (Wu Zhu Yu)

Tetradium ruticarpum

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for headache, nausea, 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

⚠️ 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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Loquat Leaf (Pi Pa Ye)

Eriobotrya japonica

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for cough, respiratory issues, nausea.

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

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Peppermint

Mentha piperita

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for digestive issues, ibs, headache.

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

Western Herbalism

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Spearmint

Mentha spicata

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for pcos, digestive issues, nausea.

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 & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible

Western Herbalism

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Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for nausea, digestive issues, 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

⚠️ 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

Western Herbalism

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Caraway

Carum carvi

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for digestive issues, ibs, nausea.

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

Western Herbalism

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Zingiber (African Wild)

Aframomum angustifolium

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for digestive issues, nausea, fever.

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

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Water Mint (African)

Mentha aquatica

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for digestive issues, fever, headache.

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

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Tamarind

Tamarindus indica

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for digestive issues, constipation, 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

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Wild Ginger (Native)

Asarum canadense

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for digestive issues, headache, nausea.

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

Indigenous / Native American

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Mint (Wild)

Mentha arvensis

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for digestive issues, headache, fever.

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

Indigenous / Native American

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Bergamot Mint

Mentha citrata

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for digestive issues, headache, nausea.

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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Four-Wing Saltbush

Atriplex canescens

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for wound healing, skin health, fever.

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

Indigenous / Native American

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Anise (Yansoon)

Pimpinella anisum

Traditionally used in Unani / Islamic Medicine for digestive issues, cough, 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

Unani / Islamic Medicine

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Fennel (Shibith)

Foeniculum vulgare

Traditionally used in Unani / Islamic Medicine for digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, nausea.

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 & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible

Unani / Islamic Medicine

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Mint (Naana)

Mentha piperita

Traditionally used in Unani / Islamic Medicine for digestive issues, headache, nausea.

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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Ginger (Zanjabeel)

Zingiber officinale

Traditionally used in Unani / Islamic Medicine for digestive issues, nausea, 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

⚠️ 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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Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

Traditionally used in Mediterranean for digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, nausea.

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 & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible

Mediterranean

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Anise

Pimpinella anisum

Traditionally used in Mediterranean for digestive issues, cough, nausea.

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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Spearmint

Mentha spicata

Traditionally used in Mediterranean for digestive issues, pcos, nausea.

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 & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible

Mediterranean

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Peppermint

Mentha piperita

Traditionally used in Mediterranean for digestive issues, ibs, headache.

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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Ginger (Kankyo / Shokyo)

Zingiber officinale

Traditionally used in Kampo / Japanese Medicine for nausea, digestive issues, cold extremities.

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

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

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Pinellia (Hange)

Pinellia ternata

Traditionally used in Kampo / Japanese Medicine for nausea, digestive issues, 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

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

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Perilla (Shiso)

Perilla frutescens

Traditionally used in Kampo / Japanese Medicine for common cold, digestive issues, 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

⚠️ 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

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

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Fermented Foods (Kefir, Kimchi, Sauerkraut)

Living cultures directly repopulate beneficial gut bacteria.

Preparation:

  • Include one serving at each meal.
  • Choose raw, unpasteurized varieties.

Dosage:

  • ½ cup daily

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bone Broth

Collagen-rich broth that seals and heals the intestinal lining.

Preparation:

  • Simmer bones 12–24 hours with apple cider vinegar.
  • Drink as a warm broth or use in cooking.

Dosage:

  • 1–2 cups daily

Appalachian Folk Medicine

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Ginger

Powerful digestive stimulant that reduces nausea, bloating, and gut inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Add fresh grated ginger to meals, teas, or juices.
  • Chew a slice before meals for digestion.

Dosage:

  • 1–2 tsp fresh daily

Ayurveda

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Papaya

Contains papain, a natural enzyme that breaks down protein and reduces gut inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Eat ½ cup of fresh papaya before or with meals.

Dosage:

  • ½ cup before meals

Latin American Curanderismo

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Flaxseeds

Soluble fiber feeds beneficial bacteria; mucilage soothes the intestinal lining.

Preparation:

  • Grind and add to smoothies, porridge, or yogurt.
  • Must be ground to absorb nutrients.

Dosage:

  • 1–2 tbsp daily

Western Herbalism

Coconut Yogurt / Probiotic Yogurt

Provides beneficial lactobacillus strains and is gentle on a sensitive gut.

Preparation:

  • Eat plain, unsweetened yogurt.
  • Add berries or honey for flavor.

Dosage:

  • ½–1 cup daily

Jamu

Slippery Elm Porridge

Demulcent herb that coats and soothes irritated mucous membranes.

Preparation:

  • Mix 1 tbsp slippery elm powder into warm water or oatmeal.
  • Eat as a first meal.

Dosage:

  • 1 serving per morning

Indigenous/Native American Medicine

Basmati Rice

A traditional Ayurveda food used for digestive issues, fatigue, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Cook as porridge, steam, or use as a base for meals.
  • Soak overnight before cooking to reduce phytic acid.

Dosage:

  • ½–1 cup cooked, 1–2× daily

Ayurveda

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Ginger Root

A traditional Ayurveda food used for nausea, digestive issues, inflammation.

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

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Ginger

A traditional Traditional Chinese Medicine food used for nausea, digestive issues, circulation.

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Ginger

A traditional Western Herbalism food used for nausea, digestive issues, inflammation.

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

Western Herbalism

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Quince

A traditional Mediterranean food used for digestive issues, nausea, liver 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

Mediterranean

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Quince

A traditional Unani / Islamic Medicine food used for digestive issues, nausea, liver 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

Unani / Islamic Medicine

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Umeboshi Plum

A traditional Kampo / Japanese Medicine food used for digestive issues, nausea, fatigue.

Preparation:

  • Consume 1–2 tablespoons daily as a condiment or side dish.
  • Do not heat — high temperatures destroy live cultures.

Dosage:

  • 1–2 tbsp daily (condiment), or ½ cup as a dish

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

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Japanese Plum (Ume)

A traditional Kampo / Japanese Medicine food used for digestive issues, fatigue, liver 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

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

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Ginger

A traditional Korean Traditional Medicine food used for nausea, digestive issues, circulation.

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

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Quince

A traditional Persian Medicine food used for digestive issues, nausea, liver 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

Persian Medicine

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Rice

A traditional Persian Medicine food used for digestive issues, fatigue, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Cook as porridge, steam, or use as a base for meals.
  • Soak overnight before cooking to reduce phytic acid.

Dosage:

  • ½–1 cup cooked, 1–2× daily

Persian Medicine

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Mint

A traditional Persian Medicine food used for digestive issues, nausea, headache.

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

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Galangal

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

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

Thai Traditional Medicine

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Sticky Rice

A traditional Thai Traditional Medicine food used for fatigue, digestive issues, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Cook as porridge, steam, or use as a base for meals.
  • Soak overnight before cooking to reduce phytic acid.

Dosage:

  • ½–1 cup cooked, 1–2× daily

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Epazote

A traditional Latin American Curanderismo food used for digestive issues, parasites, bloating.

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

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Dry Ginger (Sukku)

A traditional Siddha Medicine food used for digestive issues, nausea, inflammation.

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

Siddha Medicine

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Ginger (Jahe)

A traditional Jamu food used for nausea, digestive issues, inflammation.

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

Jamu

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Galangal (Lengkuas)

A traditional Jamu food used for digestive issues, inflammation, immune support.

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

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Kaempferia Galanga (Kencur)

A traditional Jamu food used for digestive issues, fatigue, inflammation.

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

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Cardamom (Kapulaga)

A traditional Jamu food used for digestive issues, nausea, respiratory 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

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Perilla (Tía Tô)

A traditional Vietnamese Traditional Medicine food used for immune support, digestive issues, respiratory 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

Vietnamese Traditional Medicine

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Ginger (Gừng)

A traditional Vietnamese Traditional Medicine food used for nausea, digestive issues, inflammation.

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

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Rice (Cơm)

A traditional Vietnamese Traditional Medicine food used for digestive issues, fatigue, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Cook as porridge, steam, or use as a base for meals.
  • Soak overnight before cooking to reduce phytic acid.

Dosage:

  • ½–1 cup cooked, 1–2× daily

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Mint

A traditional North African & Amazigh Medicine food used for digestive issues, nausea, headache.

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

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River Mint

A traditional Aboriginal Australian Medicine food used for digestive issues, nausea, headache.

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

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Native Ginger (Alpinia caerulea)

A traditional Aboriginal Australian Medicine food used for digestive issues, nausea, inflammation.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–2 cups cooked or raw daily

Aboriginal Australian Medicine

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Huacatay (Black Mint)

A traditional Andean & Incan Medicine food used for digestive issues, nausea, inflammation.

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

Andean & Incan Medicine

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Muña (Andean Mint)

A traditional Andean & Incan Medicine food used for digestive issues, bone health, nausea.

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

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Low-FODMAP Gut Reset Protocol

Western Herbalism

  • The Low-FODMAP diet eliminates fermentable carbohydrates that feed harmful bacteria in IBS and SIBO, allowing the gut to heal before systematic reintroduction of foods.

Foods:

  • Rice
  • Oats
  • Lean chicken
  • Carrots
  • Zucchini
  • Blueberries
  • Lactose-free dairy
  • Firm tofu
  • Ginger
  • Peppermint
  • Spearmint
  • Caraway
  • Fennel
  • Elderberry

Timing:

  • Breakfast: Rice porridge with blueberries, a drizzle of maple syrup, and pumpkin seeds
  • Lunch: Grilled chicken with roasted carrots and zucchini, served with jasmine rice
  • Dinner: Baked salmon with steamed green beans, boiled baby potatoes, and fresh herbs

Ayurvedic Digestive Fire Diet

Ayurveda

  • Ayurveda centres digestion around 'Agni' (digestive fire).
  • A weak Agni leads to Ama formation (undigested toxins).
  • This diet uses easily digestible foods and warming spices to restore optimal digestive function.

Foods:

  • Mung beans
  • Basmati rice
  • Ginger
  • Fennel seeds
  • Ghee
  • Papaya
  • Pomegranate
  • Coriander
  • Triphala
  • Amla
  • Cardamom
  • Fennel (Saunf)
  • Nutmeg (Jaiphal)
  • Ginger (Adrak)
  • Zingiber (Dry)
  • Ardraka (Fresh Ginger)

Timing:

  • Breakfast: Warm ginger and fennel tea with stewed apple and cardamom on a small bowl of congee
  • Lunch: Kitchari (mung bean and basmati rice) with a generous amount of ghee and digestive spices
  • Dinner: Simple mung bean soup with ginger, coriander, and lime, served with lightly steamed vegetables

Bone Broth & Fermented Foods Protocol

Appalachian Folk Medicine

  • Traditional gut healing centres on collagen-rich bone broths to seal leaky gut, alongside fermented foods to repopulate the microbiome, following time-tested folk wisdom.

Foods:

  • Bone broth
  • Sauerkraut
  • Kefir
  • Sourdough bread
  • Sweet potato
  • Slippery elm
  • Marshmallow root
  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Ginger
  • Wild Ginger (Asarum)
  • Wild Mint
  • Spearmint
  • Peppermint (Wild)
  • Wild Cherry Bark
  • Elderberry (American)

Timing:

  • Breakfast: Organic kefir with raw honey, banana, and soaked chia seeds
  • Lunch: Large bowl of bone broth with root vegetables, shredded chicken, and a side of sauerkraut
  • Dinner: Slow-cooked beef stew with root vegetables and bone broth, with a cup of yogurt for dessert

Jamu Digestive Harmony Diet

Jamu

  • Indonesian Jamu tradition has a rich pharmacopoeia of digestive herbs and spices used in cooking and tonics to restore balance, reduce bloating, and strengthen the digestive system.

Foods:

  • Turmeric
  • Galangal
  • Ginger
  • Lemongrass
  • Tempeh
  • Papaya
  • Banana flower
  • Pandan leaf
  • Coconut water
  • Bitter melon
  • Ginger (Jahe)
  • Cardamom (Kapulaga)
  • Turmeric (Kunyit)
  • Lemongrass (Sereh)
  • Nutmeg (Pala)
  • Cinnamon (Kayu Manis)

Timing:

  • Breakfast: Warm jamu digestive tonic with rice porridge and tempe bacem (sweet soy tempeh)
  • Lunch: Sayur lodeh (vegetable coconut milk soup) with tempeh, long beans, and galangal
  • Dinner: Steamed tofu and vegetables in lemongrass broth with a fresh papaya salad

North African Digestive Spice Diet

North African & Amazigh Medicine

  • North African traditional medicine uses aromatic spices, fermented dairy, and fibre-rich grains to support digestion, reduce bloating, and maintain healthy gut flora.

Foods:

  • Cumin
  • Coriander
  • Fennel
  • Fenugreek
  • Argan oil
  • Lben (fermented buttermilk)
  • Harissa
  • Black seed (nigella)
  • Carob
  • Figs
  • Spearmint (Naanaa Khadra)
  • Quince (Sfarjal)
  • Ginger (Skenjbir)
  • Cardamom (Hel Habashi)
  • Black Seed (Habbatus Sauda)
  • Cumin (Kamun)

Timing:

  • Breakfast: Msemen (semolina flatbread) with argan oil, honey, and fermented buttermilk (lben)
  • Lunch: Harira soup with lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, and fresh herbs
  • Dinner: Lamb tagine with preserved lemons, olives, fennel seeds, and couscous with dried figs

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
  • Cardamom
  • Fennel (Saunf)
  • Nutmeg (Jaiphal)
  • Ginger (Adrak)
  • Zingiber (Dry)
  • Ardraka (Fresh Ginger)

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.
How to Make This

Peppermint, Fennel & Ginger Digestive Tea

Classic carminative blend for bloating, IBS, and digestive cramps.

Preparation:

  • Steep 1 tsp peppermint leaf + ½ tsp fennel seeds (crushed) + ½ tsp fresh ginger in just-boiled water for 7 min.
  • Strain.

Dosage:

  • After meals, 2–3× daily

Western Herbalism

Licorice Root & Slippery Elm Gut-Healing Tea

Demulcent and soothing blend for gut inflammation, acid reflux, and leaky gut.

Preparation:

  • Decoct 1 tsp licorice root in 2 cups water for 15 min.
  • Add 1 tbsp slippery elm powder, stir well.
  • Strain.

Dosage:

  • 2 cups daily on an empty stomach

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dandelion Root & Burdock Detox-Digestive Tea

Bitter tonic blend that stimulates liver, bile, and gut motility.

Preparation:

  • Decoct 1 tsp dandelion root + 1 tsp burdock root in 2 cups water for 20 min.
  • Strain.
  • Add lemon.

Dosage:

  • 1–2 cups before meals

Western Herbalism

Chamomile & Marshmallow Root Soothing Blend

Gentle anti-inflammatory blend for IBS and gut sensitivity.

Preparation:

  • Steep 1 tsp chamomile + 1 tbsp marshmallow root in cold water overnight.
  • Strain and gently warm.
  • Do not boil.

Dosage:

  • 2 cups daily

Mediterranean

Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for digestive issues, nausea, respiratory issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Cardamom 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

Ayurveda

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Fennel (Saunf)

Foeniculum vulgare

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, nausea.

Preparation:

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

Dosage:

  • 1–3 cups daily

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

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible

Ayurveda

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Nutmeg (Jaiphal)

Myristica fragrans

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for insomnia, digestive issues, pain.

Preparation:

  • Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Nutmeg (Jaiphal) 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

Ayurveda

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Ginger (Adrak)

Zingiber officinale

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for nausea, digestive issues, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Ginger (Adrak) 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
  • Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response

Ayurveda

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Perilla (Zi Su Ye)

Perilla frutescens

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for common cold, digestive issues, anxiety.

Preparation:

  • Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Perilla (Zi Su Ye) 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
  • Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Pinellia (Ban Xia)

Pinellia ternata

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for nausea, digestive issues, respiratory issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Pinellia (Ban Xia) 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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Evodia (Wu Zhu Yu)

Tetradium ruticarpum

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for headache, nausea, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Evodia (Wu Zhu Yu) 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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Loquat Leaf (Pi Pa Ye)

Eriobotrya japonica

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for cough, respiratory issues, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Infusion: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Loquat Leaf (Pi Pa Ye) 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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Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for digestive issues, nausea, respiratory issues.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Cardamom 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

Fennel (Saunf)

Foeniculum vulgare

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Fennel (Saunf) 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

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

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible

Ayurveda

Nutmeg (Jaiphal)

Myristica fragrans

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for insomnia, digestive issues, pain.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Nutmeg (Jaiphal) 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

Ginger (Adrak)

Zingiber officinale

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for nausea, digestive issues, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Ginger (Adrak) 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

Ayurveda

Perilla (Zi Su Ye)

Perilla frutescens

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for common cold, digestive issues, anxiety.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Perilla (Zi Su Ye) 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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pinellia (Ban Xia)

Pinellia ternata

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for nausea, digestive issues, respiratory issues.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Pinellia (Ban Xia) 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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Evodia (Wu Zhu Yu)

Tetradium ruticarpum

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for headache, nausea, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Evodia (Wu Zhu Yu) 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

Loquat Leaf (Pi Pa Ye)

Eriobotrya japonica

Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for cough, respiratory issues, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Loquat Leaf (Pi Pa Ye) 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

Peppermint

Mentha piperita

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for digestive issues, ibs, headache.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Peppermint 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

Western Herbalism

Spearmint

Mentha spicata

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for pcos, digestive issues, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Spearmint 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

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

Avoid if:

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible

Western Herbalism

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for nausea, digestive issues, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Ginger 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

Western Herbalism

Caraway

Carum carvi

Traditionally used in Western Herbalism for digestive issues, ibs, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Caraway 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

Western Herbalism

Zingiber (African Wild)

Aframomum angustifolium

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for digestive issues, nausea, fever.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Zingiber (African Wild) 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

Water Mint (African)

Mentha aquatica

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for digestive issues, fever, headache.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Water Mint (African) 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

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica

Traditionally used in African Traditional Medicine for digestive issues, constipation, liver support.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Tamarind 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

Wild Ginger (Native)

Asarum canadense

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for digestive issues, headache, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Wild Ginger (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

⚠️ 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

Indigenous / Native American

Mint (Wild)

Mentha arvensis

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for digestive issues, headache, fever.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Mint (Wild) 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

Indigenous / Native American

Bergamot Mint

Mentha citrata

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for digestive issues, headache, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Bergamot Mint 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

Four-Wing Saltbush

Atriplex canescens

Traditionally used in Indigenous / Native American for wound healing, skin health, fever.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Four-Wing Saltbush 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

Indigenous / Native American

Anise (Yansoon)

Pimpinella anisum

Traditionally used in Unani / Islamic Medicine for digestive issues, cough, respiratory issues.

Preparation:

  • Fill a jar with dried Anise (Yansoon) 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

Unani / Islamic Medicine

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Feverfew Extract

A Western Herbalism supplement traditionally used for inflammation, nausea, stress.

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

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Fennel Seed Extract

A Mediterranean supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, nausea.

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

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Pinellia Ternata Extract

A Kampo / Japanese Medicine supplement traditionally used for nausea, digestive issues, 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

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

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Evodia (Goshuyu) Extract

A Kampo / Japanese Medicine supplement traditionally used for nausea, digestive issues, high blood pressure.

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

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Korean Ginger Extract

A Korean Traditional Medicine supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, nausea, 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

Korean Traditional Medicine

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Korean Pear Enzyme Extract

A Korean Traditional Medicine supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, nausea, 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

Korean Traditional Medicine

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Anise Seed Extract

A Persian Medicine supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, respiratory issues, nausea.

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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Caraway Seed Extract

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

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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Bitter Orange (Naranj) Extract

A Persian Medicine supplement traditionally used for weight loss, digestive issues, nausea.

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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Galangal Root Extract

A Thai Traditional Medicine supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, nausea, 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

Thai Traditional Medicine

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Ginger Root (Jamaican) Extract

A Caribbean Folk Medicine supplement traditionally used for nausea, digestive issues, 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

Caribbean Folk Medicine

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Pimento (Allspice) Extract

A Caribbean Folk Medicine supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, inflammation, circulation.

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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Pala (Nutmeg) Extract

A Jamu supplement traditionally used for insomnia, digestive issues, nausea.

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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Bangle (Zingiber purpureum) Extract

A Jamu supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, nausea, 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

Jamu

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Adas (Fennel) Extract

A Jamu supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, nausea, 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

Jamu

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Gừng (Vietnamese Ginger) Extract

A Vietnamese Traditional Medicine supplement traditionally used for nausea, digestive issues, 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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Meadowsweet Extract

A Celtic & Norse Herbalism supplement traditionally used for inflammation, digestive issues, nausea.

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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Fennel Seed Extract

A Ancient Egyptian Medicine supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, nausea, 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

Ancient Egyptian Medicine

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Dill Seed Extract

A Ancient Egyptian Medicine supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, insomnia, 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

Ancient Egyptian Medicine

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Willow Bark Extract

A Ancient Egyptian Medicine supplement traditionally used for inflammation, arthritis, stress.

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

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Ehuru (Monodora myristica) Extract

A Yoruba & West African Medicine supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, inflammation, insomnia.

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

Yoruba & West African Medicine

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African Nutmeg Extract

A Yoruba & West African Medicine supplement traditionally used for insomnia, digestive issues, nausea.

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

Yoruba & West African Medicine

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African Ginger Extract

A Yoruba & West African Medicine supplement traditionally used for nausea, digestive issues, 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

Yoruba & West African Medicine

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Caraway (Tunisian) Extract

A North African & Amazigh Medicine supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, nausea, constipation.

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

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Fennel (Tunisian) Extract

A North African & Amazigh Medicine supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, nausea, 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

North African & Amazigh Medicine

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River Mint Extract

A Aboriginal Australian Medicine supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, nausea, 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

Aboriginal Australian Medicine

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Muña Menthol Extract

A Andean & Incan Medicine supplement traditionally used for digestive issues, respiratory issues, 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

Andean & Incan Medicine

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Cardamom Oil

A Ayurveda essential oil used for digestive issues, nausea, fatigue.

Preparation:

  • Add 4–6 drops to a diffuser with water.
  • Diffuse for 30–60 minutes at a time, 2–3× daily.
  • Keep room ventilated.

Dosage:

  • 30–60 min sessions, 2–3× daily

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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Ginger Oil

A Ayurveda essential oil used for nausea, digestive issues, inflammation.

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.

Ayurveda

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Fennel Oil

A Ayurveda essential oil used for digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, detox.

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.

Ayurveda

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Ginger Root Oil (TCM)

A Traditional Chinese Medicine essential oil used for nausea, digestive issues, circulation.

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.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Star Anise Oil

A Traditional Chinese Medicine essential oil used for digestive issues, respiratory issues, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Add 4–6 drops to a diffuser with water.
  • Diffuse for 30–60 minutes at a time, 2–3× daily.
  • Keep room ventilated.

Dosage:

  • 30–60 min sessions, 2–3× daily

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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Peppermint Oil (Bo He)

A Traditional Chinese Medicine essential oil used for respiratory issues, fatigue, nausea.

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.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Peppermint Essential Oil

A Western Herbalism essential oil used for fatigue, digestive issues, nausea.

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.

Western Herbalism

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Lemon Essential Oil

A Western Herbalism essential oil used for fatigue, immune support, detox.

Preparation:

  • Add 4–6 drops to a diffuser with water.
  • Diffuse for 30–60 minutes at a time, 2–3× daily.
  • Keep room ventilated.

Dosage:

  • 30–60 min sessions, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Western Herbalism

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Fennel Seed Oil

A Mediterranean essential oil used for digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, detox.

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.

Mediterranean

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Lemon (Sicilian) Oil

A Mediterranean essential oil used for fatigue, immune support, detox.

Preparation:

  • Add 4–6 drops to a diffuser with water.
  • Diffuse for 30–60 minutes at a time, 2–3× daily.
  • Keep room ventilated.

Dosage:

  • 30–60 min sessions, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Mediterranean

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Wild Mint Oil

A Indigenous / Native American essential oil used for digestive issues, nausea, fatigue.

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.

Indigenous / Native American

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Cardamom Oil

A Unani / Islamic Medicine essential oil used for digestive issues, nausea, fatigue.

Preparation:

  • Add 4–6 drops to a diffuser with water.
  • Diffuse for 30–60 minutes at a time, 2–3× daily.
  • Keep room ventilated.

Dosage:

  • 30–60 min sessions, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Unani / Islamic Medicine

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Japanese Peppermint (Hakka) Oil

A Kampo / Japanese Medicine essential oil used for fatigue, digestive issues, nausea.

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.

Kampo / Japanese Medicine

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Korean Mint Oil

A Korean Traditional Medicine essential oil used for digestive issues, fatigue, nausea.

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.

Korean Traditional Medicine

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Korean Ginger Oil

A Korean Traditional Medicine essential oil used for nausea, digestive issues, circulation.

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.

Korean Traditional Medicine

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Caraway Seed Oil

A Tibetan Medicine essential oil used for digestive issues, nausea, fatigue.

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.

Tibetan Medicine

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Wild Mint (Himalayan) Oil

A Tibetan Medicine essential oil used for digestive issues, nausea, fatigue.

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.

Tibetan Medicine

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Cardamom (Tibetan) Oil

A Tibetan Medicine essential oil used for digestive issues, nausea, fatigue.

Preparation:

  • Add 4–6 drops to a diffuser with water.
  • Diffuse for 30–60 minutes at a time, 2–3× daily.
  • Keep room ventilated.

Dosage:

  • 30–60 min sessions, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Tibetan Medicine

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Fennel Seed (Persian) Oil

A Persian Medicine essential oil used for digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, detox.

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.

Persian Medicine

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Coriander (Persian) Oil

A Persian Medicine essential oil used for digestive issues, anxiety, fatigue.

Preparation:

  • Add 4–6 drops to a diffuser with water.
  • Diffuse for 30–60 minutes at a time, 2–3× daily.
  • Keep room ventilated.

Dosage:

  • 30–60 min sessions, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Persian Medicine

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Galangal Essential Oil

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

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.

Thai Traditional Medicine

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Ginger (Thai) Oil

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

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.

Thai Traditional Medicine

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Cardamom (Thai) Oil

A Thai Traditional Medicine essential oil used for digestive issues, nausea, fatigue.

Preparation:

  • Add 4–6 drops to a diffuser with water.
  • Diffuse for 30–60 minutes at a time, 2–3× daily.
  • Keep room ventilated.

Dosage:

  • 30–60 min sessions, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Thai Traditional Medicine

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Lemon (Mexican) Oil

A Latin American Curanderismo essential oil used for fatigue, immune support, detox.

Preparation:

  • Add 4–6 drops to a diffuser with water.
  • Diffuse for 30–60 minutes at a time, 2–3× daily.
  • Keep room ventilated.

Dosage:

  • 30–60 min sessions, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Latin American Curanderismo

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Lime (Mexican) Oil

A Latin American Curanderismo essential oil used for fatigue, immune support, anxiety.

Preparation:

  • Add 4–6 drops to a diffuser with water.
  • Diffuse for 30–60 minutes at a time, 2–3× daily.
  • Keep room ventilated.

Dosage:

  • 30–60 min sessions, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Latin American Curanderismo

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Peppermint (Mexican) Oil

A Latin American Curanderismo essential oil used for fatigue, digestive issues, nausea.

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.

Latin American Curanderismo

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Lime (Caribbean) Oil

A Caribbean Folk Medicine essential oil used for fatigue, immune support, anxiety.

Preparation:

  • Add 4–6 drops to a diffuser with water.
  • Diffuse for 30–60 minutes at a time, 2–3× daily.
  • Keep room ventilated.

Dosage:

  • 30–60 min sessions, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Caribbean Folk Medicine

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Ginger (Jamaican) Oil

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

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.

Caribbean Folk Medicine

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Ginger Oil (Siddha)

A Siddha Medicine essential oil used for nausea, digestive issues, inflammation.

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.

Siddha Medicine

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Cardamom Oil (Siddha)

A Siddha Medicine essential oil used for digestive issues, nausea, fatigue.

Preparation:

  • Add 4–6 drops to a diffuser with water.
  • Diffuse for 30–60 minutes at a time, 2–3× daily.
  • Keep room ventilated.

Dosage:

  • 30–60 min sessions, 2–3× daily

Avoid if:

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

Siddha Medicine

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How to Make This

Aloe Vera, Cucumber & Mint Gut-Healing Juice

Cooling and soothing juice for gut inflammation, acid reflux, and IBS.

Preparation:

  • Blend: 2 tbsp pure aloe vera gel + 1 cucumber + handful fresh mint + ½ lime + 200 ml water.
  • Strain.

Dosage:

  • 200 ml on empty stomach

Ayurveda

Cabbage & Celery Gut Repair Juice

Traditional remedy for gastric ulcers and gut healing.

Preparation:

  • Juice: ¼ head green cabbage + 4 stalks celery + 1 green apple + ½ inch ginger + ½ lemon.
  • Drink immediately.

Dosage:

  • 200 ml daily on empty stomach

Western Herbalism

Beet, Carrot & Ginger Digestive Tonic

Liver and digestive tonic that supports bile flow and gut motility.

Preparation:

  • Juice: 1 medium beet + 3 carrots + 1 inch ginger + 1 lemon + 1 apple.
  • Drink before meals.

Dosage:

  • 150 ml before meals

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cardamom Digestive Cooler

A traditional Ayurveda juice blend used for digestive issues, nausea, constipation.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Cardamom pods + Coconut water + Mint + Lemon + Honey.
  • 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

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Ginger Lemon Digestive Shot

A traditional Ayurveda juice blend used for digestive issues, nausea, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Fresh ginger + Lemon + Honey + Turmeric + 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.

Ayurveda

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Ginger Scallion Warming Shot

A traditional Traditional Chinese Medicine juice blend used for immune support, nausea, circulation.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Fresh ginger + Scallion whites + Water + Honey + 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.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Green Plum Digestive Juice

A traditional Traditional Chinese Medicine juice blend used for digestive issues, constipation, liver support.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Green plum (ume) + Water + Rock sugar + Ginger + 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.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Wu Mei Sour Plum Drink

A traditional Traditional Chinese Medicine juice blend used for digestive issues, fatigue, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Smoked plum (wu mei) + Hawthorn berries + Rock sugar + Water + 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.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Pineapple Bromelain Blend

A traditional Western Herbalism juice blend used for inflammation, digestive issues, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Fresh pineapple + Ginger + Turmeric + Lemon + 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

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Fennel Digestive Juice

A traditional Western Herbalism juice blend used for digestive issues, constipation, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Fennel bulb + Apple + Ginger + Lemon + 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

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Tamarind Cooling Tonic

A traditional African Traditional Medicine juice blend used for digestive issues, constipation, liver support.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Tamarind paste + Water + Honey + 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.

African Traditional Medicine

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African Ginger Beer Tonic

A traditional African Traditional Medicine juice blend used for digestive issues, nausea, circulation.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Fresh ginger + Lemon + Water + Honey + Cloves.
  • 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.

African Traditional Medicine

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Agave Nectar Digestive Tonic

A traditional Indigenous Native American juice blend used for digestive issues, constipation, blood sugar.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Agave nectar + Lemon + Ginger + Water + 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

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Rose Water Digestive Tonic

A traditional Unani Islamic Medicine juice blend used for digestive issues, stress, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Rose water + Honey + Lemon + Cardamom + 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.

Unani Islamic Medicine

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Quince Digestive Tonic

A traditional Unani Islamic Medicine juice blend used for digestive issues, constipation, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Quince fruit + Water + Honey + Cinnamon + 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.

Unani Islamic Medicine

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Tamarind Sherbet

A traditional Unani Islamic Medicine juice blend used for digestive issues, constipation, liver support.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Tamarind paste + Water + Honey + Ginger + Cumin.
  • 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

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Fennel Orange Digestive Juice

A traditional Mediterranean juice blend used for digestive issues, constipation, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Fennel bulb + Orange + 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.

Mediterranean

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Lemon Ginger Honey Shot

A traditional Mediterranean juice blend used for immune support, nausea, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Lemon + Ginger + Honey + Cayenne pepper + 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.

Mediterranean

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Quince Digestive Tonic

A traditional Mediterranean juice blend used for digestive issues, constipation, nausea.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Quince fruit + Water + Honey + Cinnamon + 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.

Mediterranean

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Kudzu Root Digestive Tonic

A traditional Kampo juice blend used for digestive issues, fever, stress.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Kudzu root starch + Warm water + Honey + Ginger + 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.

Kampo

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Ginger Lemon Kuzu Warming Tonic

A traditional Kampo juice blend used for digestive issues, nausea, immune support.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Kuzu root powder + Fresh ginger + Lemon + Honey + Warm 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.

Kampo

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Pear Honey Juice (Baesuk)

A traditional Korean Traditional Medicine juice blend used for respiratory issues, nausea, digestive issues.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Korean pear + Honey + Ginger + Cinnamon + 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.

Korean Traditional Medicine

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Quince Honey Digestive Tonic

A traditional Korean Traditional Medicine juice blend used for digestive issues, nausea, constipation.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Quince fruit + Honey + Water + Cinnamon + 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.

Korean Traditional Medicine

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Korean Ginger Warming Tea

A traditional Korean Traditional Medicine juice blend used for digestive issues, nausea, circulation.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Fresh Korean ginger + Honey + Water + Lemon + 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.

Korean Traditional Medicine

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Ginger Barley Warming Tea

A traditional Tibetan Medicine juice blend used for digestive issues, nausea, circulation.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Fresh ginger + Roasted barley + Water + Honey + 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

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Quince Digestive Juice

A traditional Persian Medicine juice blend used for digestive issues, nausea, constipation.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Quince fruit + Water + Honey + Cinnamon + 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.

Persian Medicine

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Rose Water Calming Digestive

A traditional Persian Medicine juice blend used for digestive issues, stress, skin health.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Rose water + Honey + Lemon + Cardamom + 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.

Persian Medicine

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Cumin Yogurt Digestive Drink

A traditional Persian Medicine juice blend used for digestive issues, bloating, constipation.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Cumin + Yogurt (diluted) + Water + Mint + 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.

Persian Medicine

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Lemongrass Ginger Digestive Shot

A traditional Thai Traditional Medicine juice blend used for digestive issues, nausea, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Lemongrass + Ginger + Lemon + Honey + 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.

Thai Traditional Medicine

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Galangal Digestive Tonic

A traditional Thai Traditional Medicine juice blend used for digestive issues, nausea, inflammation.

Preparation:

  • Blend or cold-press: Fresh galangal + Lemon + Honey + Water + Lemongrass.
  • 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

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How to Make This

Fennel & Peppermint Abdominal Massage Oil

A warming digestive massage oil using fennel's anethole (antispasmodic), peppermint's menthol (relaxes smooth muscle of the GI tract), and ginger's gingerols (prokinetic — speeds gastric emptying). Applied via clockwise abdominal massage, it directly stimulates peristalsis and reduces spasm and bloating.

How to make:

  1. Combine all carrier oils in a dark glass bottle.
  2. Add essential oils.
  3. Cap and shake well to blend.
  4. Label with date and ingredients.

Apply: Warm a small amount (about 1 tsp) in your palms. Apply to the abdomen and massage in slow, clockwise circular motions (following the direction of intestinal flow) for 5–10 minutes. Apply gentle firm pressure. Place a warm pack over the abdomen afterward for enhanced effect.1–2× daily, ideally 20–30 minutes after eating or when symptoms arise

Ayurveda / Western Herbalism

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

A 3,000-year-old system built on qi, yin-yang balance, and the five elements, using herbs, acupuncture, and movement.

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

Ayurveda

One of the world's oldest healing systems, balancing mind, body, and spirit through herbs, diet, and lifestyle.

Ayurveda addresses nausea using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Persian Medicine

Avicenna's Canon of Medicine systematized ancient Persian healing into one of the most influential medical texts in history.

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

Unani / Islamic Medicine

A Greco-Arabic tradition preserving and expanding the works of Hippocrates and Galen through Islamic scholarship.

Unani / Islamic Medicine addresses nausea using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Mediterranean

Ancient Greek, Roman, and Arab traditions blended into a culinary and medicinal heritage still widely practiced today.

Mediterranean addresses nausea using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Thai Traditional Medicine

A system rooted in Buddhist principles, blending herbal medicine, massage, and spiritual healing practices.

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

Korean Traditional Medicine

Hanbang medicine uniquely developed Korean formulations emphasizing constitutional medicine and the four body types.

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

Vietnamese Traditional Medicine

Thuốc Nam — a uniquely Vietnamese system blending TCM influences with indigenous southern herbs, emphasizing accessible local plants for everyday healing.

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

Andean & Incan Medicine

Kallawaya healers and Incan medicine combined high-altitude plants — maca, muña, chanca piedra, and cat's claw — with ceremony and profound knowledge of the Andes.

Andean & Incan Medicine addresses nausea using traditional herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle practices specific to its healing philosophy.

Ancient Egyptian Medicine

Documented in the Ebers Papyrus (1550 BCE), Egyptian medicine combined frankincense, myrrh, aloe, and over 700 plant remedies with spiritual ritual.

Ancient Egyptian Medicine addresses nausea 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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