FAQ / How do I know what dosage to take?

Doses for different preparations will vary, as well as dosages for different clients, according to their weight, sensitivity, and their age. Animals should get a smaller dose than their human counterparts, based on their differing metobolic rates.

Doses marked on bottles are generally based on a person who weighs in the area of 150 pounds. Doses should be varied accordingly. If a person weighs 200 pounds, for example, the dose will generally be increased by about 25%, just as the dose should be decrease by a third for a person weighing 100.

To determine the dose for a child, their weight can be divided into 150 pounds to determine the percentage of the dose to use. For example, a 50 pound child might get .33 or about 1/3 of the adult dose marked on the bottle.

When in doubt, always start with a lower dose, and then gradually increase by 1 capsule per day or 15-30 drops per day of a tincture, until the preparation has the effect that is desired. It is important to not overdose, of course, but in addition, it is necessary to take a sufficient dose of the preparation to determine if it will work for you.

The quantity of herb used to create a tincture varies according to the ratios used. This can range from 155 to 516 milligrams in a 30 drop dose. On average, a 30 drop dose contains 310 milligrams of herb.

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