Yes – when administered properly. Herbs (plant/botanical medicines) have a profound effect on the human body. Comprised of thousands of medicinal constituents, herbs can affect multiple body systems in targeted ways while also working synergistically with the body for a holistic treatment approach – herbal medicine comes with minimal to no side effects in the process.

Effectiveness of herbal preparations is directly linked to appropriate dosing, frequency and choice of herb. This is why it is so important to work in partnership with a licensed naturopathic doctor to be given appropriate dosing information and to have herbs custom selected or compounded for you in a very tailored way. The main reason you hear of herbs not working is due to inappropriate dosing or using the incorrect herb for the illness.

When using herbs as medicine, you are employing the entire plant (root, flower, leaf, rhizome, etc) which consists of a multitude of medicinal components capable of impacting multiple pathways in the body. Pharmaceuticals are manufactured to contain one specific compound. While pharmaceuticals are often aimed at one specific health goal, they impact multiple body systems – thus we see adverse side effects. Herbal medicines were not created for your specific diseases and illnesses, therefore there is no herb to “treat arthritis” or to “treat IBS.” Herbs, when combined together in a custom compounded form, can be remarkably effective in providing full-body treatment that is not just symptom specific. Herbal medicines do not have extensive side effect profiles as pharmaceuticals do.

It can be very dangerous to abruptly discontinue pharmaceuticals and extremely difficult for a lay person to choose an acceptable alternative(s) to their treatment. Our naturopathic doctors require patients consult with their prescribing physician(s) regarding any changes to their medications. We are often able to support patients who are seeking to reduce their pharmaceutical use – this is a process and safety is most important.

Since everybody has a different situation, we never know how long it will take for someone to achieve the results they are looking for. Past customer feedback really does vary based on each person’s individual circumstance making it very difficult to predict results. Please note that the doctors and herbalists that designed Herbax India’s herbal formulas, described to us that they experienced best outcomes in their Vietnam clinics, when their patients took the herbal formulas for at least a period of 3-6 months.*

For improved absorption, it is recommended that you take these supplements on an empty stomach either 30-60 minutes before a meal, 2 hours after a meal or as directed by a healthcare provider. Drink at least 8 ounces of room temperature to hot water with these supplements. If you forget to take them before a meal, please be sure to take them AFTER the meal. The idea is not to skip a serving for best results. For faster absorption, herbal tablets may be crushed into a powder and mixed with water, and capsules can be emptied into water (room temperature to hot) and drank as a tea. Remember, Herbax India offers only natural dietary supplements that simply promote balance to the body so it is best when taken on an empty stomach. If you are taking prescription medication, always take our supplements at a different time than your medication since prescription drugs may cause imbalance to the body and lessen the effectiveness of the balancing qualities of our products.*

Herbax products are generally taken for a period of at least 3-6 months. That is the amount of time that the herbalists and MD’s that developed these formulas, realized the best outcomes when they used these types of formulas successfully with their patients in Vietnam over a 40 year period. The length of time someone would choose to take our products varies greatly based on an individual’s health situation, stress level, and toxicity of the body. These factors make it difficult to put an exact length of time you will need to take the products. Eastern Medicine practitioners believe that by keeping stress and toxin levels low, this can aid the body in achieving better balance and thus require a shorter herbal use protocol. On the flip side, individuals with high levels of stress and toxins may need to continue taking herbal dietary supplements for a longer period of time in order to bring proper balance to the body. Stress reducing activities like yoga, meditation, plenty of sleep, healthy diet, non-strenuous exercise, hobbies, and eliminating stressful thoughts such as “worrying” are all worth investigating for those wanting to aid the body in recovering faster and thus eliminating or reducing the need for any dietary supplements.*

All natural substances like vegetables, meats, fruits, herbs and many other forms of foods may cause a “side effect” on a small population of sensitive individuals. While our herbal products do not have negative side effects like ones associated with Western Medicine drugs, the body can experience side effects while going through a “Detox” from the natural cleansing properties of herbs. When someone begins our natural products, the body may begin to optimize organ and cellular function. When this occurs, the body will begin to excrete toxins such as previously taken drugs, pollutants, bacteria, chemicals and other harmful substances that have been stored in the body. While this is very healthy, symptoms may include headaches, diarrhea, acne, nausea or fatigue. NOTE: to minimize and prevent “Detoxification” effects of the body, as well as ease your body into any new product, we suggest that you take a reduced amount of supplements when you first begin any of our products. Simply take one capsule or tablet, twice daily for the first 3 days. Then, add one additional capsule or tablet every three days until you get to the recommended usage. For those with digestion problems or if stomach upset occurs, our supplements can be taken with food or right before you eat, however, we do suggest taking them on an empty stomach in the future for best results. Always drink 8 ounces of pure water, 6 to 7 times daily to help the body rid itself of toxins and regain optimum health.*

We at Herbax India, do not provide medical advice and/or treatment for any disease or illness. You should not change your medical prescription regimen in any way without first consulting your primary medical doctor. As your health improves, you should continue to work with your primary medical practitioner. Additional information: In general, it is important for all users of medications to understand that ALL medications / drugs have harmful side effects. This is due to their chemical and synthetic makeup. Eastern medicine practitioners believe that prescription and non-prescription medications can actually take your body out of balance thus making it harder for the body to heal itself. Eastern medicine does not focus on treating a disease rather it focuses on the treatment of the body by promoting improved health through natural herbal ingredients, lifestyle changes, and stress reduction.*

Traditional Chinese Medicine does not approach a disease by treating symptoms like in Western Medicine. Rather, it is based on a philosophy of encouraging harmony and balance in the body so the body can heal itself. The key to good health is a combination of cellular balance of the body and detoxification of the organs. As the body and organ system becomes balanced and the cells can communicate properly, the body has an amazing ability to improve its health. This is why you may have experienced unexpected positive health results while on these herbal products. We receive many similar testimonials from our customers.*

Many of the herbal compounds offered at GetWellNatural.com have been researched and used in Eastern and Western clinical practices in Vietnam and Russia for over 45 years. We believe that if you embraced and integrate the best of eastern and western medicine philosophies, you end up with superior products. The medical doctors and master herbalist that created these formulas have utilized specific herbal ingredients that work in very different ways to balance key organs thus allowing the whole body to work more efficiently and promote maximum health. Many eastern trained herbalists, who do not have the western training combination, have reported that these exclusive combinations of ingredients does not always follow their traditional eastern training but are surprised at how well these products actually work. During the selection process of each herbal ingredient, only select parts of an herb were chosen making it very specific in design. Many other companies will use the whole herb: leaf, stem, flower, fiber, bud, and/or seed. Since each part of the herb has a different active ingredient, it is crucial to only use the part that works for the effect you are trying to achieve. This exclusive process creates herbal formulations that are truly unique and exclusive.*