How to Purchase Medicinal Herbs

Medicinal herbs are used to treat a wide variety of illnesses and ailments. Whether you are an individual interested in buying herbs for your own use, a doctor of alternative medicine or the owner of an herbal clinic, there are several options for purchasing medicinal herbs. Herbs can be found at health or bulk food stores, Asian supermarkets and online.

Instructions

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  Research the herbs you are interested in using. Learn how to identify the herb by its appearance and familiarize yourself with its alternate names as well as its Latin name. This knowledge will be helpful when you shop for the herbs.

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  Browse the aisles of your local health food store. These stores stock medicinal herbs in both capsule and fresh form. Ask the staff for guidance in locating the herbs you need. They may even be able to make a special order for you if they don't have it in stock.

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  Check the inventory at your local dry goods or bulk store. These stores often have a section for herbs, which tend to be offered at a discounted rate. Ask a staff member for help or request a special order.

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  Head to an Asian grocery store. These stores carry a wide variety of herbs and items that you would not ordinarily find at a general grocery store. Check the dried and fresh sections for your herbs.

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  Visit an online source, such as Mountain Rose Herbs, Frontier Co-op or Bulk Herb Shop. Type the name of the medicinal herb you are seeking into the search bar and select the quantity you'd like to order. Provide payment and contact details for shipment.