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Beginning Herbal Pharmacy Dosage Comparisons When we are preparing a formula we are using more than one herb. Formulas can be used in virtually every type of preparation for example powder for capsules, teas, tinctures oils and salves. In creating a formula of herbs for health that will be used in powdered, capsules, tea, or tincture form consider the following guidelines. Comparisons of 1 dose 1 teaspoon of powdered herbs = 0.05 (1/20) ounce, of powdered herbs; = 4 size “0” capsules of powdered herbs = 4 teaspoons of dried, cut, & sifted herbs (.05 or 1/20 oz) = ½ dropper of tincture (approx. 30 drops) = 1 cup medicinal strength tea (using 1 rounded teaspoon                                        of dried, finely chopped herbs per 2 to 8 ounces of hot                                     water, steeped at least 10 minutes preferably 30 minutes) Liquid Measuring Guidelines: 1 ml = 20 drops 5 ml = 1 teaspoon 20 ml = 1 tablespoon 1 ounce of tincture generally contains 3 tablespoons (9 teaspoons) of liquid. Generally Daily and Weekly Guidelines The following information is giving as a general guidelines for adults. Keep in mind that these are only general guidelines and must be adjusted for the individual you are working with. The general daily or weekly amount is the TOTAL amount. This means that I would add up ALL the herbs being taking to make sure they do not exceed the TOTAL daily or weekly general dose. For chronic conditions, acute states, weakened body systems, immune, adrenal or nervous exhaustion, the general weekly powdered dose may be increased two to six times the usual amount per week, depending on the person’s ability to handle these portions. I may also wan to increase the average amount if the person is larger more active, or if greater amounts of nutritional or restorative herbs are called for. I always start with the lowest dose possible and increase slowly, watching for any signs of reaction. 1.	Herbs: The average adult dose, given in good to fair health is about 1 ounce of herbs per week. This would translate into 2 to 3 teaspoons daily. One teaspoon of herbs fills about 4 size “0” capsules. When using capsules, the dose would be approximately 8 to 12 capsules daily, for total herbal intake. When taking multiple herbs or formulas, this amount should be use as a general guideline.

2.	Tinctures: A 1 ounce dropper bottle contains about 27 – 30 full droppers of liquid. Three very full droppers from a 1 ounce bottle make a teaspoon. A daily dose for the average adult would be anywhere from ½ a dropper to 2 teaspoon. For example, ½ -1 dropper of immune enhancing herbs as Echinacea, would be sufficient for good health, 1-2 teaspoons once or twice daily to build a weakened immune system; while 1-3 teaspoon daily of St John’s Wort would suggest for mild to moderate depression. NOTE: Echinacea is best taken 3 weeks on 1 week off, 3weeks on, 1 week off, and so on. 3.	Teas: A daily dose of medicinal or tonic teas can be made using ½ to 1 ounce of dried herbs ( or twice as much if using fresh herbs) to 3 cups of water, depending on the need and the formula. This is divided inot 3 doses to be taken through out the day. It is best to make each new dose fresh; however, time constraints may require that the client make up the entire daily amount in advance so as to have it on hand when needed. This is particularly helpful with herbs for migraines. The tea can be brewed that morning and sipped whenever symptoms occur. CHILDREN’S DOSES Doasage Conversion Chart: BY AGE: AGE		DOSE 0-1 yr		Adult dose x 0.05 = child dose 1-2 yr		Adult dose x 0.10 = child dose 3-4 yr 		Adult dose x 0.20 = child dose 5-6 yr 		Adult dose x 0.30 = child dose 7-8 yr 		Adult dose x 0.40 = child dose 9-10 yr 	Adult dose x 0.50 = child dose 11- 12 yr 	Adult dose x 0.60 = child dose 13-14 yr 	Adult dose x 0.80 = child dose 15 + yr	 	Full adult dose BY WEIGHT: Up to 8 lbs. Adult dose x 0.04 = child dose 8 – 15 lbs. Adult dose x 0.09 = child dose 15 –35 lbs. Adult dose x 0.25 = child dose 35 – 65 lbs. Adult dose x 0.50 = child dose 65 – 90 lbs. Adult dose x 0.70 = child dose 90 + lbs		Full dose

References: Christopher, John M.D. School of Natural Healing, 1996 Keville, Kathie, Herbs for Health and Healing, 1996 Kloss, Jethro, Back to Eden, 1994 Ody, Penelope, The Complete Medicinal Herbal, 1993