other herbs such as lemon, or mint to make the taste more enjoyable. Dosage As a general rule of thumb, the effective dosage of a standard (20 minute simmered) herbal decoction is the same as a herbal infusion - which is around 3-6 cups a day depending on the severity of the ailment being treated. Of course there are exceptions to this rule as I mentioned earlier, so again I stress the fundamental importance of understanding the properties and the strength of each herb that you work with to make sure you are being safe.