raditional Herbal Medicine relies on classic formulas that range from several hundred to several thousand years old. In diagnosis, every symptom is taken into account. Diagnosis is translated to treatment principles and then directly to a classical herbal formula that Garland modifies to fit the patient's present condition, without side effects. Each time the patient's condition changes, the formula is modified accordingly.

Are herbs as powerful as drugs?

Herbs are not less powerful than drugs. All formulations used by Garland are made with pharmaceutical precision to obtain optimal therapeutic effects. Garland uses only pharmaceutical grade extracts manufactured to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards, and analyzed utilizing thin layer chromatography (TLC) to assure authenticity, potency, purity and safety.

Why are there few or no side effects
with herbal formulas?

In a traditional herbal formula, the chosen herbs work together as a team. Each herb has strengths and weaknesses in treating the patient's condition, but together they can be very effective. There is no one-formula-fits-all herbal medicine, just as there is no one-acupuncture point fits all treatment. Garland begins with a whole-body multi-system diagnosis that assesses the patient's specific physical, mental and emotional profile, and then designs a comprehensive herb formula to balance the extremes. The formula may be made up of herbs or groups of herbs that have a specific treatment goal. The formula is tailored to benefit or improve the patient's overall condition. For the best and safest results, patients should not self prescribe, but only trust their care to qualified practitioners. Garland is trained in drug/herb interactions and can advise you or your patients on how to get optimal results from an herbal treatment.

How long do herbs have to be taken to be effective?

This depends on the patient's symptoms, current condition and physical makeup. Some herbal formulas begin to work immediately. Others are designed to perform gradually, to bring the patient's system back into balance. Effects are usually felt within days or a couple of weeks, with benefits increasing as the formula is absorbed by the body. As the patient's condition improves or changes, the formula is modified accordingly.