Hi David:) I have a question regarding adding herbs to already established protocols. I am currently treating a client with a triune tincture as well as a tea formulation for chronic type issues. This individual is going through an acute situation with a parent dying on hospice and is needing some additional support. The herbs indicated are Passionflower and Skullcap. Both of these herbs work synergistically with herbs/supplements already in her tea/triune for spasmodic back/ neck pain/bruxism (Kudzu/Betony, Magnesium) as well as additional support for emotional issues during this heartbreaking time. How would one go about adding in these herbs? Add them in drop doses to her triune dosage? Or use them in equal parts according to the given dosages in the Materia Medica? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, and Happy New Year! Jami

David said: I don’t believe any of those herbs are effective in drop doses (if that is what you mean). I would either add the Betony and Passionflower to their tea, and then add Skullcap glycerin to the tea and Kudzu extract granules. The magnesium of course is separate. You could also do another short term tincture formula, but I prefer not to do too many formulas at one time.

David, I guess I didn't really mean drop doses ala the way some herbalists define drop doses! I think the only way I can effectively explain this is by conveying what she is currently taking in a triune/tea for longstanding issues. Triune: Dandelion Root Vitex American Ginseng Schisandra Kudzu Turmeric Soloman's Seal White Mulberry Bark Ginger Tea: Nettles Linden Holy Basil Betony Cinnamon (True) Adding in 2 scoops Goji extract granules per cup Adding in 1/2 scoop Notopterygium extract granules per cup It should also be noted she is in the middle of nowhere Illinois, and the only available form of the Skullcap and Passionflower are single tinctures. Thank you! Jami

David said: I am sorry but I do not understand; your comment did not clarify (for me) what your questions is.