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Meet Our Pawsociates! The Four Furry Personalities Behind 1st Chinese Herbs

Meet Our Pawsociates! The Four Furry Personalities Behind 1st Chinese Herbs

Posted by Written by Sarah Johnson, Certified Herbalist, 1st Chinese Herbs. Trusted since 1994. on Nov 3rd 2026

Meet Our Pawsociates! Our New Crew Of Four Four unique personalities, eight curious eyes, sixteen little paws, and a whole lot of love. Here at 1st Chinese Herbs, nestled in the beautiful mountains of Republic, Washington, we've been helping customers discover traditional Chinese herbs since 1994. But there's something you might not know about our family-owned business. We've recently expanded our …
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Winter Blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder

Winter Blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted by Sarah Johnson on Oct 29th 2026

Winter Blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder: Can Chinese Herbs Help? Feeling tired, unmotivated, or a little down when winter arrives? Discover why shorter days affect our mood, what Traditional Chinese Medicine says about winter, and five herbs worth knowing. Updated October 29, 2026 | 1st Chinese Herbs When Winter Arrives, Everything Feels a Little Different Here in Republic, Washington, winte …
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Time to Bring Out the Crockpot! Soup Is On!

Time to Bring Out the Crockpot! Soup Is On!

Posted by Written by Sarah Johnson, Certified Herbalist, 1st Chinese Herbs. Trusted since 1994. on Oct 28th 2026

First Snow in Republic, Washington! Time to Bring Out the Crockpot! Easy, delicious winter soups with Chinese herbs, savory mushrooms, and simple ingredients that make coming home on a cold day something to look forward to. Well, it's official! We've had our first snow here in Republic, Washington! The mountains are turning white, the mornings are getting chilly, and winter is knocking at the doo …
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Weird Herbs & Questionable Potions: 5 Astonishing Secrets of Chinese Herbal History

Weird Herbs & Questionable Potions: 5 Astonishing Secrets of Chinese Herbal History

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs Research Team. on Oct 19th 2026

Weird Herbs & Questionable Potions: The Strange, Mysterious, and Astonishing History of Chinese Herbs Dragon bones, mysterious fruits, botanical hitchhikers, and five extraordinary stories from the fascinating world of traditional Chinese herbs. Long before Chinese herbs arrived in neatly labeled packages with botanical names, laboratory reports, and expiration dates, they had a rather myster …
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