Your positive participation in your personal wellness is imperative.  Your spiritual participation, prayer and attitude are the most positive determining factors of your own well being.
 

Start slowly in taking herbs.  Make sure you know the positive and negative effects each herb has.  Know the dosage and allergic reaction, or negative reactions.  Seek medical attention if you feel anything that may seem strange.
 

Each part of a plant carries different results.  Learn the part of the plant you will be using, root, flower, or leaf.
 

Learn the names of each plant, the English and Chinese.  For example; Job’s Tears is the same as Coix or  yi yi ren.
 

Some herbs have a length of time they should be used.  Learn the length of time and stop at that time.
 

Before treating a persistent problem on your own, make certain you visit with your holistic, a western doctor, or a doctor that is experienced in herbs.  He or she can help you to take the correct steps to insure there isn’t a serious illness.
 

Don’t give herbal remedies to children, the elderly, or if you are pregnant or nursing without first informing your doctor.  Stop taking herbs immediately when you find out you are pregnant.
 

Keep your doctor informed as to the herbs you are taking, and for the reason you are taking them.  Don’t mix herbs with prescription drugs without first contacting your doctor.