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Cryptolepis
Parts Used
The root is usually the part used medicinally. The leaves can be used medicinally but rarely are. The root of the plant is generally about the thickness of a pencil, and has a light tannish color on the thin exterior bark and a brilliant yellow on the interior. It’s pretty. The root is exceptionally bitter due to the many alkaloids present.

Preparation and Dosage
Cryptolepis can be prepared as a powder, capsules, tea or tincture.

• Powder: For bacterial infections of the skin and wound sepsis, liberally sprinkle cryptolepis powder on the site of infection as frequently as needed.

• Tincture: 1:5 (ratio of plant material to alcohol/water mix), 60 percent alcohol, 20 to 40 drops, up to four times daily

For resistant staph: In the treatment of severe systemic staph infection, the usual dose is 1⁄2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon, three times daily. (I prefer to not use dosages this high for more than 60 days. That is usually sufficient.)
For malaria: 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon, three times daily for five days, repeat in 14 days

• Tea: Use 1 tablespoon cryptolepis in 6 ounces of water to make a strong infusion.

As a preventive: Drink 1 or 2 cups daily.
In acute conditions: Drink up to 6 cups daily.

Note: While the herb will work if infused in cold water, studies have found that the hot-water extraction is more effective. It is nearly as strong as the alcohol tincture.

• Capsules:
As a preventive: Take 3 “00” capsules, two times daily.
In acute conditions: Take up to 20 capsules daily. ...read more

*Cryptolepis* _Parts Used_ The root is usually the part used medicinally. The leaves can be used medicinally but rarely are. The root of the plant is generally about the thickness of a pencil, and has a light tannish color on the thin exterior bark and a brilliant yellow on the interior. It’s pretty. The root is exceptionally bitter due to the many alkaloids present. _Preparation and Dosage_ Cryptolepis can be prepared as a powder, capsules, tea or tincture. *• Powder:* For bacterial infections of the skin and wound sepsis, liberally sprinkle cryptolepis powder on the site of infection as frequently as needed. *• Tincture:* 1:5 (ratio of plant material to alcohol/water mix), 60 percent alcohol, 20 to 40 drops, up to four times daily *For resistant staph:* In the treatment of severe systemic staph infection, the usual dose is 1⁄2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon, three times daily. (I prefer to not use dosages this high for more than 60 days. That is usually sufficient.) *For malaria:* 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon, three times daily for five days, repeat in 14 days *• Tea:* Use 1 tablespoon cryptolepis in 6 ounces of water to make a strong infusion. *As a preventive:* Drink 1 or 2 cups daily. In acute conditions: Drink up to 6 cups daily. *Note:* While the herb will work if infused in cold water, studies have found that the hot-water extraction is more effective. It is nearly as strong as the alcohol tincture. *• Capsules:* As a preventive: Take 3 “00” capsules, two times daily. In acute conditions: Take up to 20 capsules daily.

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