Reishi Mushroom for Sleep?
Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs Research Team. on Aug 17th 2026
Reishi Mushroom for Sleep?
Reishi mushroom seems to be everywhere lately—from mushroom coffees and wellness powders to conversations about evening routines, relaxation, and sleep. But Reishi is hardly new.
Known as Ling Zhi (灵芝) in Chinese herbalism and commonly associated with Ganoderma species, Reishi has a long history of traditional use in China. Today, renewed interest in mushroo
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Whole Herbs, Cut Herbs, or Powders: Which Form Should You Choose?
Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs Research Team. on Aug 15th 2026
Whole Herbs, Cut Herbs, or Powders: Which Form Should You Choose?
When shopping for Chinese herbs, one of the first decisions you may face is choosing between whole herbs, cut herbs, powders, and extracts. Each form has its own advantages, and the best choice often depends on how you plan to prepare and use the herb.
Understanding the differences can make shopping easier and help you choose the
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How To Spot False Herbal Claims
Posted by Sarah Johnson on Aug 1st 2026
After 33 Years in the Herbal Business, I Was Honestly Appalled
In more than 33 years of helping people learn about herbs, I thought I had heard just about everything.
Apparently, I was wrong.
Recently, a customer called our office looking for information about a particular herb. As we talked, they kept comparing my answers to what another herbal company had told them.
Then they repeated something
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Why Digestion Is The Foundation Of Good Health
Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs Research Team. on Jul 29th 2026
Digestion: The Foundation of Health That Almost Everyone Overlooks
Imagine Building a House...
Imagine a truck arrives carrying the finest lumber, bricks, windows, roofing materials, plumbing supplies, and electrical wiring money can buy.
Everything needed to build a beautiful home is there.
Now imagine those materials never leave the truck.
The builders stand waiting.
The blueprints are perfect.
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