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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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Depression, Living in the Present

Depression, Living in the Present

Posted by Written by Sarah Johnson, Certified Herbalist, 1st Chinese Herbs. Trusted since 1994. on Oct 12th 2026

Depression: When Yesterday Hurts, Tomorrow Frightens, and Today Gets Lost Understanding depression, finding your way back to the present, and remembering that sometimes the greatest gift we can offer is simply listening. Need someone to talk to right now? In the United States, call or text 988 for free, confidential emotional and crisis support, available 24 hours a day. You do not have to be sui …
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How to Save Money at 1st Chinese Herbs

How to Save Money at 1st Chinese Herbs

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs Research Team. on Oct 5th 2026

How to Save Money at 1st Chinese Herbs: Coupons, Sales, Bulk Herbs & More Buying quality herbs doesn't have to mean paying more than necessary. At 1st Chinese Herbs, we've been helping customers find Chinese herbs, Western herbs, herbal powders, extracts, teapills, mushrooms, teas, and other herbal products since 1994. We also offer several ways to help our customers save. The problem? You ma …
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