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The 10 Most Overlooked Chinese Herbs That Could Dramatically Improve Your Wellness — And Why No One Is Talking About Them

The 10 Most Overlooked Chinese Herbs That Could Dramatically Improve Your Wellness — And Why No One Is Talking About Them

Posted by Sarah Johnson, M.S. in Holistic Healing on Nov 12th 2025

The 10 Most Overlooked Chinese Herbs That Could Dramatically Improve Your Wellness — And Why No One Is Talking About Them By 1st Chinese Herbs — Trusted, Lab-Tested Herbs Since 1994 The 10 Most Overlooked Chinese Herbs (Uses, Benefits, How to Choose & Beginner Guide) Discover 10 underrated Chinese herbs that support wellness in powerful, traditional ways. Learn why they’re o …
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The Hidden Science of Tea Brewing: How Water Temperature Changes Healing Power

The Hidden Science of Tea Brewing: How Water Temperature Changes Healing Power

Posted by Education Team @1st Chinese Herbs on Oct 11th 2025

The Hidden Science of Tea Brewing: How Water Temperature Changes Healing Power Brew smarter, not hotter. Learn how water temperature unlocks (or ruins) the active compounds in teas and herbs—plus folklore, step-by-steps, and pro tips. Quick Summary Of Brewing Tea  Different compounds extract at different temperatures (think: catechins, theanine, caffeine, essential oils, polysacchari …
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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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Why Quality, Transparency, and Trust Matter at 1st Chinese Herbs

Why Quality, Transparency, and Trust Matter at 1st Chinese Herbs

May 20th 2025

Why Quality, Transparency, and Trust Matter at 1st Chinese Herbs At 1st Chinese Herbs, we know you’re not just buying herbs—you’re investing in your health, your well-being, and your future. That’s why we go far beyond the average herbal store. We are passionate about what we do, and every decision we make—every root we source, every batch we test—is grounded in …
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