I made this "guide" based on natural medicine knowledge gathered so far:
Garlic
Antimicrobial (natural antibiotic), prebiotic for gut health, treats bacterial infections, coughs, and chest issues.
Intensive treatment: Chop and swallow 1 clove every 30 minutes, up to 8 cloves over an evening (e.g., starting at 6 PM on a Friday).
Ginger and Cinnamon Tea
Warming effect, stimulates circulation, loosens mucus, relieves chills and cold symptoms.
Grate a thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, steep in hot water as tea.
Peppermint or Spearmint Tea
Cooling effect, helps reduce fever by redirecting blood flow and stimulating digestion.
Prepare as tea.
Bitters (e.g., Wormwood, Dandelion, Coffee)
Stimulates digestion, lowers body temperature, aids in fever management.
Consume as bitters (e.g., in vermouth or tea).
Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum) Plaster
Increases blood flow to joints, reduces chronic pain and arthritis inflammation without suppression.
Apply externally as a warming plaster to affected joints.
Mustard Plaster or Bath
Improves circulation, relieves arthritis pain in joints and fingers.
Apply as plaster to joints or dilute in warm water for a bath (e.g., for fingers).
Echinacea (Angustifolia root tincture)
Activates immune response, treats upper respiratory infections, throat, mouth, sinuses, and gut issues.
1 teaspoon tincture; lick for tingling effect on white blood cells.
Frankincense (Boswellia)
Supports healing of mouth and throat infections, works on mucous membranes.
Tablets (specific dosage not detailed; use in combination with other remedies).
Myrrh (liquid)
Fires up mucous membranes, treats infections in upper body.
Small licks of liquid form.
Turmeric (Curcumin)
Modulates inflammation, relieves arthritis and joint pain (comparable to ibuprofen), supports gut microbiome, potential benefits for cancer prevention and brain health.
Daily consumption in food or supplements; note poor absorption, enhanced by microbiome.
Dark Chocolate (75%+ cocoa)
Improves brain and cardiovascular health, enhances blood flow, supports metabolism, insulin sensitivity, fat loss, cancer prevention, and gut/oral health.
50-100g daily.
Green Tea
Modulates neurovascular unit, reduces risk of dementia and cognitive decline.
Regular consumption.
Hawthorn (leaf/flower tea)
Preventive for cardiovascular health, supports vascular function.
Prepare as tea from leaves and flowers.
Rosemary
Enhances cognitive performance and brain health.
Inhale volatiles (sniff).
Artichoke Leaf
Supports liver function, helps with fatty liver and cholesterol management.
Juice form.
Dandelion Root
Flushes toxins via bile, aids cholesterol management.
Consume as tea or extract.
Slippery Elm
Coats esophagus and stomach to prevent acid reflux (GORD).
Paste or tablets taken after meals.
Aloe Vera
Coats to prevent reflux, supports digestive lining.
Consume as gel or juice after meals.
