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Dosage for Source Naturals Japanese knotweed

Mar 18, 2013 | dosage info, Herbs, japanese knotweed, The Basics | 26 comments

Dear Stephen, I have a question about dosages of the lyme protocol. In the book, you recommend Japanese knotweed. I got the Source Naturals brand. The book says it should contain 500mg of the Polygonum cuspidatum, but the bottle says 200mg. I asked the sales person...

Knotweed okay with lumbrokinase?

Mar 16, 2013 | biofilm, Herbs, interactions, japanese knotweed, Miscellaneous, The Basics | 2 comments

Dear Stephen, I’ve read that knotwood has blood thinning properties. Can it be taken with lumbrokinase? My husband currently uses it for breaking up biofilms along with samento and banderol. He has pressure headaches, dizziness, and eye pain. Antibiotics helped...

Japanese knotweed and 81 mg aspirin

Jan 31, 2013 | Herbs, interactions, japanese knotweed, The Basics | 1 comment

Dear Stephen, I am on an 81 mg aspirin regimen by my doctor and am interested in taking the Japanese knotweed for some joint stiffness caused by lyme disease. Is there a safe dosage level for the knotweed due to the blood thinning effect of the aspirin?...

Polygonum multiforum in black bean sauce okay to take?

Dec 31, 2012 | Herbs, japanese knotweed | 0 comments

Dear Stephen, Is polygonum multiforum prepared in black bean sauce okay to take as part of the protocol? I bought some capsules from Ron Teegarden’s company thinking they were the same species of Japanese knotweed, but they are not. Stephen’s response: You...

Nuherbs organic Japanese knotweed okay to use?

Nov 14, 2012 | Herbs, japanese knotweed | 3 comments

Dear Stephen, Somehow I purchased the wrong brand of Japanese knotweed from 1st Chinese herbs. I bought the Nuherbs organic. Is it okay to use this brand? Stephen’s response: Yes. Stephen

Knotweed seeds

Nov 3, 2012 | Herbs, japanese knotweed, The Basics, tinctures/decoctions | 0 comments

Dear Stephen, Can one also tincture the seeds of Japanese knotweed? Stephen’s response: Yes, but I prefer the root. Stephen
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Disclaimer

The assistance of a qualified health care provider familiar with all dosage outlines, contraindications, and herb/drug interactions outlined in Healing Lyme, and familar with your personal health history and current symptoms is strongly suggested. Nothing in this column is intended to replace the expertise and care of a qualified health care practitioner. The material is intended for educational purposes only.

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