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It's nearly that time of year! As soon as July starts to end and August edges closer, thoughts of the phrase "Back to School" are hard to avoid. While this is a time full of a lot of excitement, and maybe some dragging feet, this is also a time when contact with more folks as at its highest. During the fall plenty of people of all ages find themselves succumbing to the early and unpleasant co …

Beware of other online sales! A shady seller can place a listing for the herb you're shopping around for, but that seller may not have the real deal! Make sure your herbs come from a trusted brand and a seller who cares about the content and quality of the herbs you receive. 1st Chinese Herbs ensures that the herbs we sell are of top quality and lab-tested. We keep our listings clear, transpar …

                                      Pamper yourself with your own herbal or floral blend waters. They are an easy and fun way to relax or energize. Using herbs topically can cause problems. Before you use any herbal water do a spot check on a small patch of skin. Also be aware top …

Whoof, to all my friends, in the herbal world.  Here in the Pacific Northwest, we have had some very cold days, and even colder nights.  The air is so dry and when I walk across the carpet and then go say hi to Mom, I get a little static shock.  It has been horrible for my skin! It feels more like a snake skin than my usual baby soft skin.   Dry, flaky, itchy, red, blotchy …