The herbs I use are of medicinal quality and non-habit forming. They are used in their whole form, (e.g.: root, flower, leaf, seed). The known active plant chemicals are buffered by the inactive constituents, making them safe, as Nature intended. Pharmaceutical drugs tend to isolate the active constituents and concentrate them, which often leads to unwanted side effects and additional prescriptions to offset the known side effects. The majority of herbalists will prescribe herbs based on their energetics as well as their actions, that best match the individual patient.