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Are You Taking Too Many Supplements?

Are You Taking Too Many Supplements?

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs Research Team. on Jul 20th 2026

Are You Taking Too Many Supplements? How to Simplify Your Wellness Routine with Whole Herbs Open the average wellness cabinet and you may find a familiar collection: half-used vitamin bottles, herbal capsules, powdered drink mixes, tinctures, gummies, and products purchased for goals that no longer seem clear. None of these products is automatically unnecessary or ineffective. Many supplements ca …
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Wait! I Didn't Know That About Herbs!

Wait! I Didn't Know That About Herbs!

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs Botanical Research & Education Team on Jul 16th 2026

The Truth About Buying Raw Chinese Herbs: What Most First-Time Buyers Don't Know Let's Make This Easy Have you ever wondered why one bag of Astragalus sells for $15 while another costs twice as much—even though both claim to be the same herb? Or why one company's herbs smell rich and fresh while another's seem dull and lifeless? Most people assume they're simply paying for a nicer package o …
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Dandelions are the Sun, the Moon, and the Stars

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. T …
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5 Simple Ways to Use Herbs:   Let's Make This Easy

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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