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Why You Should Be Using Bulk Herbs

Why You Should Be Using Bulk Herbs

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Jun 3rd 2019

Medicinal herbs are a wonderful way to help your body work to naturally improve your health. Herbal products come in a variety of forms such as capsules, teas, supplements, loose herbs and powders. While all these forms have their advantages, loose herbs and powders give you more options for use.You may have seen cut and powdered herbs sold in 1-ounce packages. The problem with this is whe …
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The Real Cost of Herbs

The Real Cost of Herbs

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on May 9th 2018

Herbs can be expensive, there's no way to argue around that. When the costs are higher you always want to be sure you're getting precisely what you pay for. You might find a listing online that purports to be the herb you want, but without verification and without any testing to prove that it is really that herb. Anyone can sell their wares online in a variety of ways--how can you be sure what …
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GMP or Organic?

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Jul 1st 2016

When you are looking at herbs and nutritional supplements you see the terms Organic and GMP - which stands for Good Manufacturing Practices.   How do they affect the products you’re looking at? Which one is safest?We are all fairly familiar with the term “organic”. We see it at the grocery store in the produce section and health food departments. But what makes a product organic? Ba …
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What is Chinese Medicine?

What is Chinese Medicine?

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Jun 3rd 2016

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used for thousands of years. Chinese herbs have been used for treating various illnesses and restoring normal body functions. Time has proven their effectiveness. Most people look to Chinese herbs to improve their overall well being or heath, increase their sexual vitality, and help them live longer. Another reason people turn to natural remedies is the …
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