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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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Why Chinese Herbs Work When Everything Else Feels Like It’s Failing

Why Chinese Herbs Work When Everything Else Feels Like It’s Failing

Posted by Sarah Johnson, M.S. in Holistic Healing on Dec 22nd 2025

Why Chinese Herbs Work When Everything Else Feels Like It’s Failing (And Why More People Are Turning to Them Now.  Is This You?) Home › Chinese Herbs › Why Chinese Herbs Work A warm, practical guide to Chinese herbs—what makes them different, how to start without overwhelm, and how to choose bulk herbs vs extract powders vs teapills (with quality, safety, and trust …
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Why We Offer Discounts at 1st Chinese Herbs: Wellness, Community, and Giving Back

Why We Offer Discounts at 1st Chinese Herbs: Wellness, Community, and Giving Back

Nov 3rd 2025

Why We Offer Discounts at 1st Chinese Herbs: Wellness, Community, and Giving Back At 1st Chinese Herbs, we believe wellness should be accessible — not a luxury. Since 1994, our mission has been simple: make high-quality Chinese herbs, extracts, and teapills available at prices real families can afford. When you purchase from us, you’re not just buying herbs you’re joining us …
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Bitter, Bold, and Brewed Right: The Real Deal on Bulk Herbs & Chinese Teas

Bitter, Bold, and Brewed Right: The Real Deal on Bulk Herbs & Chinese Teas

May 28th 2025

Bitter, Bold, and Brewed Right: The Real Deal on Bulk Herbs & Chinese Teas This isn’t your grandma’s herbal blog—unless she’s hilarious and secretly into TCM.  If you've ever fallen asleep halfway through reading about "herbal energetics" or “Qi tonics,” don’t worry—this isn't that. We’re here to spill the herbal tea literally—a …
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