Dandelions are the Sun, the Moon, and the Stars
Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs Research Team. on Jun 28th 2026
Dandelions: The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars Beneath Our Feet
We spray them. We pull them. We curse them. We call them a nuisance. Ah, but they aren't.
Yet one of the most useful, beautiful, and misunderstood plants on earth may already be growing in your yard.
The dandelion. Most people call it a weed.
But dandelions are so much more than that.
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5 Simple Ways to Use Herbs: Let's Make This Easy
Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs Research Team. on Jun 24th 2026
5 Simple Ways to Use Herbs: Let’s Make This Easy
Let’s talk about what happens when you select an herb.
You browse. You compare. You finally choose something. The package arrives. You open the bag.
And then…. You stare at it like it just gave you homework.
Suddenly the questions begin.
Do I make tea?
Do I cook this?
Do
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The Dirty Secret Behind Cheap Herbs Online
Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs Research Team. on Jun 23rd 2026
The Dirty Secret Behind Cheap Herbs Online (And Why Cheap Herbs Often Cost You More)
Let's Take A Look At All Of This!
Everyone loves a good deal.
A sale here. A coupon there. A price so low it feels almost impossible to ignore.
And when shopping for herbs online, it’s easy to think:
“Why would I pay more when this bag looks exactly the same?”
After all… it’s just
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Calendula Cream and My New Hobby
Posted by Written by Sarah Johnson, Certified Herbalist, 1st Chinese Herbs. Trusted since 1994. on Jun 10th 2026
I Had So Much Calendula I Started Making Hand Cream (And Accidentally Created A New Hobby)
Nobody talks about the dark side of calendula. Gardeners will tell you how beautiful it is.
They'll tell you the bees love it. They'll tell you how cheerful those bright orange flowers look scattered throughout the garden.
What they won't tell you is that calendula seems to operate under the belief
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