Teasel Root Therapy

Teasel Root Therapy Teasel Root (lat. Dipsacus sylvestris) belongs to the family Dipsacaceae.The herb grows in the wild in almost all of central and southern Europe, including  Poland. The raw material used for medicinal purposes is the root and leaves.   Teasel root has gained popularity in Germany in the twelfth century thanks to the revolutionaries in the field of natural medicine such as Hildegard of Bingen. Teasel root was used mainly for rheumatism, arthritis and gout. Currently, this plant is particularly known  as a herb used in the treatment of Lyme disease.   According to many recognized herbalists Teasel root is an important plant that helps in the fight against Lyme disease. Wolf-Dieter Storl in his book " Healing Lyme Disease Naturally " very accurately describes the health-giving properties of Teasel root and pays special attention to its use in the treatment of Lyme disease.   Teasel roots and leaves are rich in common active compounds which exhibit bacteriostatic, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, immunostimulant and protective effect on the liver parenchyma. Teasel root strengthens the immune system, thus helping the body to fight off infections caused by Lyme disease spirochete.   Methods of using Teasel root according to Wolf-Dieter Storl’s book  “Healing Lyme Disease Naturally”:   Tincture:   There are available ready Teasel root tinctures. Pay attention to the concentration of the tincture, which should be 1: 1. Teasel root tincture produced according to Wolf-Dieter Storl’s recepture is available here.   Dosage:   Proposed are 3 variants of the use of Teasel root tincture. The choice of option depends on the individual tolerance and body weight.   Doses should be adjusted to individual needs.   Option I (the entire treatment need 30 mL) is recommended for sensitive people and people with  small body weight: Week 1:  2 times a day 3 drops Week  2-6:  2 times a day 5 drops     Option II (the entire treatment need 100ml) is most commonly used, it is recommended for people with an average body weight: Week 1:  2 times a day 5 drops Week  2-5:  2 times a day 20 drops Week  6: 2 times a day 5 drops    Option III (the entire treatment need 250ml) recommended for people with a robust physique:   Week 1:  2 times a day 5 drops Week  2-5:  2 times a day 70 drops Week  6:  2 times a day 5 drops   Drops should be taken 30 minutes before or after a meal mixed in a glass of water.   Infusion:   1 teaspoon chopped fresh or dried powdered roots add to a cup of water and boil briefly. You should drink 3 cups of infusion daily on an empty stomach. Dried Teasel root is available here.   Powder:   For small children suffering from Lyme disease it is not suitable nor bitter herbal tea or tincture containing alcohol. Dried powdered Teasel root can be mixed with honey and in such form given to a child.