About this episode

Sajah Popham discusses the four biggest mistakes herbalists make when dosing for acute infections and how to improve treatment outcomes.

Most herbal dosing strategies fail during acute infections, not because the herbs are wrong, but because the dosage, frequency, and timing are wrong. In this video, Sajah Popham from the School of Evolutionary Herbalism walks you through the four biggest mistakes herbalists make when treating infections, and how to create protocols that lead to better outcomes. Here's what you'll learn: Why herbal dosing for acute infections is different from chronic care The four most common mistakes people make when taking herbs during illness Why low-dose strategies often fail in the treatment of acute infections Suggested dosage and frequency guidelines for acute herbal protocols Why herbs need time and consistency to build up and be effective How to think about various herb classes as part of your treatment protocol The importance of organ-system specificity and tissue state energetics Why herbs don't work the same way antibiotics do, and how to manage client expectations Treating lingering symptoms Supportive lifestyle practices that improve recovery outcomes Warning signs that indicate it may be time to seek medical attention If you want to dive even deeper into this kind of information…

People in this episode

Host: Sajah Popham

Topics covered

• herbal dosing
• acute infections
• herbalism mistakes
• treatment protocols
• client expectations

Keywords

• herbal dosing
• acute infections
• herbalism
• treatment protocols
• dosage guidelines
• client expectations
• supportive practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: School of Evolutionary Herbalism

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