Do you have to know your Dosha to select or buy products?

No, the herbal products will work regardless of your Dosha, or the ones mentioned on the bottle. However, knowledge of the Doshas will guide you to which products match you and your needs better

Then why do we need to know the Doshas?

Your unique Dosha combination indicates one's tendencies, and what conditions a person is susceptible to. Knowledge of the Doshas helps set up plan to stay in balance (good health). This plan would include herbs, massage, foods, exercise, etc.

So I should find out my Doshas and match products to them?

Yes, For example Phyllanthus and Picrorrhiza are liver support herbs suggested for Pitta or Kapha dominant Doshas. Persons of these 2 Doshas (or having 1 of the 2 as their dominant Dosha) are more likely to have liver conditions and/or benefit from liver support formulas.

Are Ayurvedic herbs safe?

Ayurvedic herbs have been used safely in India for more than 3,000 years. When used as directed and in traditional formulas/doses, Ayurvedic herbs have an excellent safety record.

Is Ayurvedic herbal therapy validated by modern science?

Yes. Ayurvedic herbs have been heavily researched over the last 20 years. Just search any data-base (Medline, for example), and you will be able to find substantial number of peer reviewed scientific papers and research studies.

Where do these herbs grow and where does Nature's Formulary manufacture their products?

All of the world's supply of Ayurvedic herbs comes from India. Nature's Formulary purchases raw materials from USA based suppliers. Our products are manufactured in USA in FDA inspected facilities.