Standard dosages of Oriental Herbs

“Poison is a matter of size” 

Granulates

3 times daily dissolve a solution of 2 grams in hot water and drink. With that, 2 grams is equal to 1 teaspoonful or 2 levelled teaspoons.
In acute problems high doses can be useful (up to 10 grams per day). For maintenance dose one can reduce the dose to 1 teaspoon per day.

Herbal capsules

Initial dose:         
3 x daily 4 capsules of 500mg

Maintenance dose:   
3 x daily two capsules of 500mg

Alternative:                    
Any other dosage

Herbal tablets

At the start / acute conditions: 
3 x daily 4 tablets of 600 mg

Then: 
3 x daily 2 tablets of 600 mg

Hydrophilic concentrates

Standard dose: 
3 x daily 40-60 drops, or 2-3 milliliters 
In case of acute problems, higher doses may be needed, up to 10 milliliters per day.

Maintenance dose: 
3 x daily 10-40 drops

Very overweighed people:
3 x daily 60 drops

Children up to twelve years:
3 times daily a dose
Use body weight as a starting point; One dose is as many drops as the child weight in kilograms.

Syrups

Standard Dosage: 
3 to 5 tablespoons per day for adults

Children up to twelve years: 
3 to 5 dessertspoons per day for children

External applications

With ointments and creams, thinly lubricate the affected area 3 to 4 times daily. The dosage of all other products depends on the complaint.