Heron Botanicals Formula Dosing Strategies

Optimal dosing of herbal extracts is essential for achieving meaningful clinical outcomes. Most Heron Botanicals formulas are intentionally calibrated for safe and effective use at approximately one teaspoon, three times daily.

Of course, patient needs vary. The most therapeutic results come from individualized dosing recommendations made by a trained practitioner—someone who can account for the patient’s constitution, the severity of the presentation, and the intended therapeutic goal.

At Heron Botanicals, we believe that this partnership between practitioner expertise and high-quality extracts is what leads to reliable clinical outcomes.

Typical Use Patterns
Acute support: 2.5 ml to 5 ml, every 3 to 4 hours 
Maintenance support: 2 mL, two times daily
Moderate support: 2.5 mL, two to three time daily
Advanced support: 5 mL, three times daily

Dr. Yarnell’s Approach
Dr. Yarnell employs a weight-adjusted framework using the advanced support dosing:

Individuals over 150 pounds: 5 mL three times daily
Individuals under 150 pounds: 2.5 mL three times daily

This higher-support phase is typically maintained for 3 months. If support appears adequate at that point, he commonly reduces to 2.5 mL two to three times daily for continued maintenance.

Dr. Yarnell rarely uses a broad, multi-supplement approach. He generally relies on tinctures to provide the primary supportive actions needed. Clinicians who take a more supplement-centric approach may find that moderate serving sizes are sufficient.

Dropper size: A squeeze of the dropper bulb is equivalent to .75 to 1 mL depending on the dropper. Most short droppers are .75 mL.

Sleep Support Formulas
Suggested Use: take 2.5–5 mL 15–60 minutes before bedtime

If sleep has not initiated after about one hour of attempting to fall asleep, a repeat dose may be used as needed.

BiPhasic Formulas
Follicular: Take 2.5 ml to 5 ml (1/2 to 1 teaspoon) two to three times a day. Start after the end of menses and take until the start of ovulation (typically taken from day 6 through day 14 of cycle). Shake well before using.

Luteal: Take 2.5 ml to 5 ml (1/2 to 1 teaspoon) two to three times a day. Start at ovulation through the end of menses (typically day 14 of cycle through day 5 of next cycle). Shake well before using.

Formulas Often Used as Acute Support
Clean Waters - Urinary tract support

Cough & Clear - Respiratory support

Calm Cough - Respiratory support Herbal Biotic - Immune support

On the Hunt - Immune support

Fresh Air — Sinus Support

Herbal Biotic Kids - Immune support

Pediatric Dosing
Our pediatric formulas are designed for safe use in children over 1 years of age. Use the following dosing for those formulas:

15-29 pounds - .25 ml to .5ml

30-59 pounds - .5ml to 1 ml

60-89 pounds - 1 ml to 2 ml

90-120 pound - 1.5 ml to 3 ml

Exception
Cough & Clear (Hackin’ It) — 2.5 ml every three to four hours. If well tolerated, dose can increase to up to 5 ml every three to four hours.

Bitters - 1 to 2 mL 15 minutes before each meal.

Gut Motivator — 1 to 2 mL 15 minutes before each meal.

Turska like Formulas — Take 15 ml two to three times a day or as recommended by a trained health care practitioner.

Hammer head — Acute support: 2.5 ml to 5 ml once, repeat dose in 30 to 60 minutes if adequate support is not experience.

Maintenance support: 2 mL, two times daily Moderate support: 2.5 mL, two to three time daily Advanced support: 5 mL, three times daily