Services
Botanical Medicine
Botanical medicine is the considered use of plants as therapy — a tradition with roots in every medical culture, refined over centuries of clinical observation and increasingly supported by modern research. In this practice, botanicals are prescribed with the same care as any other medicine: chosen for specific therapeutic effect, dosed precisely, and monitored for response and interaction. Done well, herbal medicine is one of the most versatile tools available for chronic and complex concerns.
What’s Included
Botanical prescriptions are formulated for the individual, drawing from a working materia medica of well-characterized herbs with established clinical use.
- Individualized Formulations — Single herbs or custom blends prescribed for your specific clinical picture, not from a one-size-fits-all menu.
- Pharmaceutical-Grade Sourcing — Botanicals from suppliers with verified identity testing, potency standards, and contamination screening.
- Multiple Delivery Forms — Tinctures, capsules, teas, and topical preparations chosen for what suits your situation and lifestyle.
- Drug-Herb Interaction Screening — Careful review of every prescription against your current medications and supplements.
- Clear Dosing Instructions — Written instructions on how, when, and how long to take each preparation, with markers for assessing response.
Benefits
Botanical medicine works best for sustained, well-defined goals rather than acute crisis intervention. The plants don’t work like pharmaceuticals — they’re usually slower, gentler, and more multidimensional, which is often exactly what chronic concerns need.
- Targeted support for digestive function
- Hormonal regulation and balance
- Stress and adrenal support
- Immune system modulation
- Sleep and nervous system support
- Adjunct support for inflammatory conditions
Naturopathic Services
Contact Info
Available by appointment only
- +1 (250) 881-7800
- drkatia@drkatiademarco.com
- 1752 Blair Ave, Victoria, BC
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Thurs : 10.00AM - 2.00PM
Fri : 12.00PM - 3.00PM