Herbal Medicine: Dosages and Culinary herbs

Question 1

What should you do to determine the appropriate dosage of herbal products?

Answer 1

Follow recommended doses on product labels, considering age, body weight, sensitivity (e.g., allergies), and condition type.

Question 2

What dosage range is typically recommended for herbal tablets?

Answer 2

Doses are often presented as a range, e.g., 1 to 3 tablets daily.

Question 3

How do you determine the dosage for herbal teas?

Answer 3

Use 2 heaped teaspoons of herbs per cup (1 teaspoon for roots/barks) or 2 tea bags per cup, 3 times daily for therapeutic levels.

Question 4

How are children’s herbal doses determined?

Answer 4

Children are given lower doses based on age and body weight, with specific guidelines for different ages.

Question 5

What is the recommended herbal dosage for a 2-year-old?

Answer 5

1/16 of the adult dose.

Question 6

What is the recommended herbal dosage for a 4-year-old?

Answer 6

1/8 of the adult dose.

Question 7

What is the recommended herbal dosage for a 14-year-old?

Answer 7

Full adult dose, but consider ¾ for less mature teenagers.

Question 8

Why do seniors generally receive lower doses of herbs?

Answer 8

Due to declining liver and immune function with age.

Question 9

What is the recommended dosage adjustment for seniors over 80 years?

Answer 9

Approximately ¾ of the adult dose.

Question 10

What should be checked for seniors taking herbal remedies?

Answer 10

Check for herb-drug interactions, as many seniors take prescribed medications.

Question 11

What should you do if uncertain about herbal dosage for someone with renal or hepatic disease?

Answer 11

Seek professional guidance for dosage adjustments.

Question 12

How can culinary herbs also function as herbal medicines?

Answer 12

All culinary herbs serve as herbal medicines, and can be incorporated into meals at maintenance and therapeutic dosages.

Question 13

How can you incorporate culinary herbs into your diet?

Answer 13

Add fresh or dried herbs to smoothies, salads, soups, stews, and curries for flavor and medicinal benefits.

Question 14

What is a recommended practice to preserve phytonutrients in culinary herbs?

Answer 14

Minimize heat exposure during cooking.

Question 15

How often should culinary herbs be used to maintain their effectiveness?

Answer 15

Regular use (2–3 times daily) keeps herbs effective in the system.

Question 16

What is the traditional method to integrate herbal medicine into nutritional protocols?

Answer 16

Use herbs judiciously to complement recipes.