Alfred Vogel established the company in Roggwil, Thurgau, Switzerland in 1963 to meet the increasing demand for his products. His aim was to provide effective natural remedies, a basic palette of healthy foodstuffs, books, and a monthly magazine containing reliable information on all aspects of health and natural living to a constantly growing number…
In 1969, a group of passionate young entrepreneurs founded Celestial Seasonings on the belief that their flavorful, all-natural herbal teas could help people live healthier lives. They harvested fresh herbs from the Rocky Mountains by hand, and then dried, blended and packaged them in hand-sewn muslin bags to be sold at local health food stores. By…
John Christopher was born with rheumatoid arthritis and told by several physicians that he would not live past the age of thirty. He was abandoned by his biological parents and left in an orphanage. Fortunately, he was adopted as a toddler by loving parents. Early on, his life was spared through the use of medicinal herbs, and he was able to overcome…
The Eclectic Institute was founded in 1982 by naturopathic physicians, Edward Alstat and Michael Ancharski. At that time, Dr. Alstat was serving as the pharmacist for the Portland Naturopathic clinic at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Ancharski was the Clinic Director. In spite of having access to the latest botanical literature,…
Gaia Herbs is a certified organic grower and manufacturer of liquid herbal extracts. It is based in Western North Carolina. The Gaia Herb Farm, nestled in a pristine mountain valley, is one of the largest and most productive commercial medicinal herb farms in the United States. On this 250 acre farm, Gaia cultivates over 50 herbs, each of which is certified…
Since 1979 Grandma's Herbs has been in the business of helping people get well. Their herbal formulas were created by Master Herbalist, Joseph VanSeters. With over 30 years of study he has refined the company’s formulas to meet people’s health concerns. They seek out the best raw materials and use no fillers.
Herb Pharm was founded in 1974 by Ed Smith and Sara Katz. Both Ed and Sarah are well-known and respected in the professional herbalists community. The Herb Pharm team also includes David Bunting, Herbal Affairs Manager overseeing quality control, and Julie Plunkett, Clinical Herbalist and Health Educator. Located in a rural valley nestled in the Siskiyou…
Located in rural northwestern New Jersey, Herbalist & Alchemist has been crafting high quality, traditional herbal products since 1981. Founded by internationally known ethnobotanist, clinical herbalist, lecturer, and author David Winston, RH (AHG) to manufacture quality herbal products for use with his patients, Herbalist & Alchemist products…
Herbs Etc. was founded by medical herbalist Daniel Gagnon. As a child and a young adult, Daniel suffered from eczema, asthma and allergies. His journey back to health is the driving force that motivates him to share the benefits of natural healing with other individuals. His number one goal is to develop effective herbal medicines that contain only…
Herbs for Kids was founded in 1990 by herbalist and expectant mother, Sunny Mavor. Sunny has counseled and taught about the joy of herbs at stores, schools and symposiums across the nation. With a background as a practicing herbalist and in retail natural food management, she knew the difficulty of finding herbal products acceptable for children. She…
Irwin Naturals is committed to developing solution-oriented formulas that exceed the highest standards for quality and purity. They invest heavily in research to produce cutting edge formulas. They utilize a Liquid Soft-Gel technology to deliver their formulas.
Nature's Answer is a family-owned and operated company dedicated to total health. It was started in 1972, when owner Frank D’amelio created a business from his true passion. From the age of seven Frank Sr. had a powerful interest in the healing and restorative powers of plants. He remembers consulting with his grandmother about the healing powers…
TwinLab was created in 1968 when founder David Blechman leveraged his 20 years of expertise in the pharmaceutical industry to develop and market a liquid protein supplement. Working out of his family’s garage, he and his wife named their developing business TwinLab, after the couple’s two sets of twins. Sales soared, and in the 1980s, TwinLab…
Back in the late 1960s, Tom Murdock, founder of Nature's Way, needed a solution to help his gravely ill wife. After trying conventional medicine without success, they turned to the traditional Native American knowledge of medicinal plants growing in the Arizona desert. As a result, she recovered and lived an additional 25 years. Motivated by a passion…
Nature’s Sunshine was the first company to commercially encapsulate herbs and has been a pioneer and leader in quality control in the herb industry. Their vice-president in charge of quality control, Lynda Hammons won’t compromise the quality of NSP products in the slightest. NSP tests, tests and retests every ingredient and finished product they…
NatureWorks is a European company that is famous for making a traditional formula created by Paracelsus in the 16th century known as Swedish Bitters.
Paul Schulick developed a passion for healing when he accompanied his pediatrician dad on house calls. He recognized that healing wasn’t just about medicine, it was also about the loving care his father showed his patients. He started studying alternative healing in the early 1970s and formalized his training by becoming a Master Herbalist through…
NOW Foods manufactures a comprehensive line of natural health products, including dietary supplements, sports nutrition, natural foods, and personal care items. Many NOW products are manufactured with organic, raw and non-GMO ingredients, as well as many trademarked ingredients. They have been committed to product excellence since 1968. Its company…
It was in Switzerland, over 100 years ago, that herbalists and botanists developed a blend of pure essentials oils that came to be known as Olbas Oil. The name Olbas is an acronym for Oleum Basileum, or “Oil from Basle.” Basle is enviably nestled on the border of Switzerland, Germany and France in the very heart of Europe, and to this day…
For over 30 years, Planetary Herbals has been integrating the wisdom and principles of the planet’s three major herbal traditions—Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and Western herbalism—into each of their formulas. Their formulas address body systems, not just symptoms. The majority of their core formulas have been derived…
ReNew Life was established in 1997 by Brenda Watson and her husband Stan. Brenda has become one of the nation's leading authorities on natural digestive health, detoxification and internal cleansing. She is the author of 5 books on this topic, and she has helped millions of people live longer, healthier lives through improved digestion. For more than…
RidgeCrest Herbals is a Utah corporation with deep roots in the natural products industry. Started in 1986, it evolved into a manufacturer and distributor of over-the-counter herbal medicines and other herbal formulations, sold primarily to natural healing professionals (chiropractors, midwives and naturopaths). In 1994, new management and capital came…
Solaray began in 1973 as a pioneer in formulating and marketing blended herbal products with complementary effects. Since its inception, Solaray has focused on encapsulated products, which offer rapid disintegration and are easy to swallow. By 1984, Solaray became a full line manufacturer, carrying not only high quality herbs, but also a full line of…
Tiger Balm is a Chinese company that makes a popular line of topical analgesic products. It began when Aw Chu Kin, a Chinese herbalist working in the Emperor’s court, left China and set up a small medicine shop called Eng Aun Tong in Rangoon in the late 1870s. There he would make and sell his special ointment that was effective in relieving all…
In early 1974, three young friends started Traditional Medicinals in the back of a small herb shop along the Russian River in Northern California. The company was founded with the intention of providing herbal teas for self care, while preserving the knowledge and herbal formulas of Traditional Herbal Medicine. At the time, traditional herbal tea infusions…
Jovial King is the founder and formulator of Urban Moonshine. She has studied herbal medicine for many years, with an array of terrific teachers including completing apprenticeships with Brigitte Mars, Guido Mase, Rosemary Gladstar, and Hart Brent. Urban Moonshine is a family business whose mission is to rekindle the relationship between herbal medicine…
Vitanica takes pride in their service and responsiveness to women's health. All of their products are formulated based on scientific research and/or clinical research and experience as conducted by Dr. Tori Hudson in her women's health practice. Dr. Hudson is a well-respected authority on natural healthcare for women. Vitanica is committed to using…
Western Botanicals was established in 1996 with the goal of establishing an herbalist in every home. The company is staffed by health-minded individuals and licensed healthcare professionals. They believe that natural herbs are whole foods that build health, in contrast to chemicals designed to simply suppress symptoms. This is why they have built their…
This Chinese company makes a famous topical analgesic oil, which is imported into the United States and sold in many health food stores and other outlets.
Yerba Prima specializes in high quality dietary fiber products, herbal products and internal cleansing/detoxification products. The company was founded in 1980 by a group of health conscious individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area who were learning about the benefits of internal cleansing. Yerba Prima pioneered the first whole body internal cleansing…
The story of Yogi tea began in 1969 when Yogi Bhajan, a teacher of holistic living, started teaching yoga in the West. He shared the wisdom and knowledge of Ayurveda and healthy living that he had mastered in India with his students while serving a specially spiced tea, which they affectionately named "Yogi Tea." In 1984 this blossomed into…
Zand combines the best of American and European herbal medicine with the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine. They embrace the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine by developing formulas that address the whole body, not just the primary illness. These products are made using today's science and manufacturing technology. The company manufactures…