Where to purchase good-quality Chinese Herbs

Here is a list of places to visit online or in-store for Chinese herbs:

Kamwo (Retail & Practitioners)

Established in 1973, Kamwo is the largest Chinese herbal dispensary on the East Coast of the USA. Raw herbs, herbal granules, patent products, and acupuncture supplies are available for purchase. Kamwo fulfills custom formulas and bulk herbs, they offer vacuum packing, encapsulation, pao zhi, and raw herbs for formulas. Herbal soup packets to support different health needs can also be found. For those looking to learn more about TCM herbs, Kamwo has created a comprehensive herb guide with photos!

Eu Yan Sang (Retail)

With 143 years of history, hailing from Malaysia, Eu Yan Ssang is one of the earliest internationally recognized names for selling TCM herbs. Eu Yan Sang has over 170 stores worldwide, with shipping to 28 countries. Some of their best-selling products include Bird’s Nest, Reishi spore capsules (cracked), Cordyceps, and Chicken Essence. Online, Eu Yan Sang patent formulas in the form of supplements are available. Raw herbs are available in-store, find a Eu Yan Sang near you and pop in to check! 

The Herb Depot (Retail, Practitioners, and Students ) 

Based in Toronto, Canada, The Herb Depot has been established since 1998. They offer prepackaged flower tea blends, nourishing soup packets, raw herbs, and patent formulas. Moxa sticks, detox foot patches, acupuncture, gua sha and cupping supplies are also available for purchase. An in-house herbalist can put together any custom formulas prescribed by your TCM doctors here. Worldwide shipping is available! 

Zhi Herbal (Retail)

A family organization based in British Columbia, Canada that provides organic, sustainably grown, wildcrafted herbs. Zhi Herbal has a series of wildcrafted and organic mushroom powders including, Reishi, Turkey tail, Shitake, Lion’s Mane, Chaga, and Poria! A series of organic Western and Asian herbs are available, such as Dong Quai root, dandelion root, and licorice root to name a few. 

Plum Dragon Herbs (practitioners only & Retail)

Plum Dragon Herbs offer over 200+ raw herbs, teas, and tonics, as well as tinctures for immune support. An array of information is provided along with each herb, which makes for great reading when browsing the site!  Notably, topical Dit Da Jiu (跌打酒) is available for purchase. 跌打酒 has been used in China by bonesetters and martial artists throughout China. It is a liniment of herbs soaked in alcohol used for pain relief and healing of bruises, joints, and tissues by reducing inflammation and improving blood circulation to the affected area. Plum Dragon Herbs also offer recipes on how to make your own is also on their website! 

Mountain Rose Herbs (Retail) 

Mountain Rose Herbs is Oregon Tilth Certified Organic, fully accredited by USDA National Organic Program. The company is also Fair-Trade certified becoming the first zero-waste certified Business in Oregon. All herbs and spices are organic! You will find several TCM herbs such as Bitter Melon Fruit (great for diabetes), Fo Ti (He Shou Wu), Ginseng, Rose, Chrysanthemum, Astragulus root in both slices and powder, Angelica Root (Dong Gui), and even adaptogens like Eleuthero! 

Spring Wind Herbs ( Practitioners only)

Whilst Spring Wind Herbs is a practitioner-only site, the company has a rigorous pesticide testing program. Not only are organic herbs available, US grown herbs can also be found. Herbs are rated from premium grade, premium in-house, pesticide-free to conventional grade. Only “none detected” is accepted as a result of their pesticide tests. You will also find “Honey pills” （蜜丸) available on Spring Wind Herbs. Mixing honey with herb powders to form pills, this practice first appeared in the Han Dynasty! 

Bulk Apothecary (Retail) 

Based in Ohio, Bulk Apothecary ships internationally. With a vast array of herbs and spices, you’ll be able to find several commonly used Chinese herbs including, organic Peony root, dried Kudzu root, organic Ginseng, He Shou Wu powder, and even Schisandra berry.  

Nuherbs (Practitioner and Students only) 

Committed to sourcing only the highest quality herbs, Nuherbs uses “Ai Yao Cao” sourcing system to ensure herbs are geo-authentic, sourced sustainably and responsibly, as well as lab tested for pesticides, heavy metals, and containments. Practitioners will find an impressive list of Chinese herbs, Carbonized herbs, and Organic Chinese herbs here. 

Mayway (Practitioners, Retail, and Wholesale) 

Offering 400+ unsulfured herbs, practitioners also have the option of selecting a series of organic herbs and herbs in powdered form. Granules and capsules of some classic formulations are available for several conditions. Supplies such as herb powdering machine can also be found on Mayway.