Dear Stephen, I was given andrographis and Japanese knotweed as Biopure tinctures from my doctor before I was aware of “Healing Lyme.” I was wondering if you could provide a number of drops to be taken per day.
tinctures/decoctions
Correct dosages for decoctions
Dear Stephen, I take your core protocol herbs as a decoction of all three herbs which I make the night before. My question is about appropriate dosage for a decoction.
Children and the Buhner protocol
Dear Stephen, Just wondering if your herbs are safe for my ten year old son who weighs 77 pounds?
Perforated eardrum and fungal infection
Dear Stephen, I was diagnosed with lyme 22 years ago and also have multiple sclerosis. My latest issue is a fungal infection and resulting perforation in my eardrum. Is there something you could recommend?
Orthostatic intolerance and tinctures
Dear Stephen, I seem to have orthostatic intolerance (OI) issues that are made worse with herbs that are classed as vasodilators…interestingly, I discovered that I can better tolerate these same herbs when taken in tincture form rather than powder.
Red root tincture or whole herb?
Dear Stephen, I think red root would be useful to me but you state that tinctures are not good in old cases, while dosages of this herb are only listed in tincture. What would you recommend?
De-alcoholizing tinctures
Dear Stephen, Can I somehow cook away the alcohol in a tincture without effecting the herb strength? Can I also add sugar to taste?
Teas/tinctures darkening my teeth
Dear Stephen, I’ve had trouble with some herbal teas/tinctures darkening my teeth since my enamel is thinning/gums are receding somewhat.
Translating tincture dosages
Dear Stephen, Is there some general formula or guideline we can use to convert your whole herb doses to tincture drops?
Biopure tinctures
Dear Stephen, What do you think about Biopure tinctures? Do you still think the whole herb is better/ safer than these tinctures?