Herbal dosages
- Newborn to two years:
- Tincture - 3 drops diluted in 2 to 3 teaspoons of tea, 1/4 cup of water, breast milk, or formula.
A nursing mother may also take an adult dose of the appropriate herbal treatment. The herbs will be transmitted to her baby through her breast milk, filtered and diluted to the appropriate strength.
- Two to six years:
- Tincture - 6 to 10 drops diluted in 1/4 cup of tea, or 1/4 cup of water
- Six to twelve years:
- Tincture - 10 to 20 drops
- Tea - 1/2 cup
- Tablet or capsule - 1
- Twelve years to adult:
- Tincture - 20 to 40 drops
- Tea - 1 cup
- Tablet or capsule - 2
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