The potent healing qualities of herbs have been used in different therapeutic philosophies thoughtout history.

Herbs are also being used as a source of drugs in the highly scientific and technological approach of modern pharmacy and medicine.

In fact, modern medicine has its roots in the use of herbs. Only after the advent of better chemical technology and developments in chemotherapy has the use of herbs been diminished.

But it must be noted that the difference between holistic herbal medicine and modern medicine is that the herbalist uses the whole plant extract containing the active parts and any other chemicals the plant may contain. This is felt to give a more balanced effect on the body.

Herbs can be used freely and safely as part of one's lifestyle without thinking of them as medicine but as allies. For specific health problems, their best uses would be preventative - to prevent problems.

Slimax is aware that in order for herbal medicine to work, you will need a good supply of high quality and therapeutically consistent herbal medicine.