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Herbs and Supplement Questions.
Are your herbs free
from Chemicals, and Pharmaceuticals?
Yes, all of our herbs are free from Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals.
As well as free from Sulphur, E-Coli, Salmonella, Mercury |
What does GMP mean?
Good Manufacturing Practices. GMP certification
means that the site and methods employed in the production of our herbs
have been subject to a thorough quality control investigation and is
certified to be in compliance. The GMP certification process covers all
aspects of manufacturing, including inspection of the buildings and
grounds, the air and water purification systems, the handling and
processing of raw herbs, the product manufacturing process, the
operation and cleaning of equipment, the training of personnel, and
quality control testing and documentation. Adherence to guidelines
established in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, formal Manufacturing
Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Control
Protocols ensures that every batch of product is safe and of the highest
quality. These standards are the guidelines upon which our manufacturers
base each decision, and allow us to have the confidence to say that our
product manufacturers are some of the best herbal product manufacturers
not only in China, but also in the world today. |
Can I take herbs with my
medication?
Due to interaction with medication, please discuss all supplements that
you take with your physician. |
How should I use the herbs?
There are several ways to take herbs. This link will help to decide
which way may be the best. http://www.1stchineseherbs.com/howtouseherbs.htm |
What are Teapills? And their
benefits?
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First, Is the main
reason. No brewing or decocting the tea mixture to
drink. The teapills are convenient, and can be easily taken
with you, in a purse or pocket |
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Prior to processing, raw
herbs are randomly sampled and inspected to ensure that they meet
strict quality control criteria before being blended into
formulas. The pills are small and easy to swallow. About the size
of a pea. Classic Formulas proven safe and effective. |
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Teapills are made by
blending together the herbs in the formula, then slowly cooking
the mixture in water. This tea is simmered down into a
concentrate, and later formed into small pills. This method is the
traditional way that Chinese formulas have been prepared for
thousands of years |
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The teapills are
combined synergist, to provide optimum effectiveness. |
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Each batch is tested for
pesticides in the U.S. and randomly to verify the results for
heavy metals and microbacteria. As well as in accordance with
high standards for quality and safety, the teapills are produced
at an Australian TGA GMP factory and laboratory tested for
contaminants. |
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After the formulas are
made into pills, each batch is inspected for consistent shape,
color, and texture. Pills that fail this test are destroyed. The
moisture content and dissolution rate are also tested; to ensure
the full dosage is take. |
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Packaging: 200 pills
Recommended Dosage: 8 teapills, 3 times per day
Unless otherwise noted |
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All are Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
No pharmaceuticals. No heavy metals.
All Teapills are cooked and extracted as a tea.
Sulfur free herbs are used. No preservatives, No Sugars. No
Colors.
Formula in teapill form strictly adheres to traditional herbal
formula recipes and does not add any hidden pharmaceutical
substances, preservatives or colors to the products. Free
from Impurities
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How much of the herb should I
take (dosage)?
You should take the amount that your health care professional states, or
what the bottle states. Each person is different, and you should
start off slowly and increase until you reach the amount stated.
Their is a childrens dosage guideline called Clarks Rule written by
Mitchell Stoklosa and Howard Ansel. |
What is Concentrated Powder?
The concentrated liquid used to make our 5:1 extract powders is decocted
uses low temperature distillation process.Once decocted, the extracted
fluid is piped into a circulating vacuum condenser for further
concentration. As many chemical constituents are heat sensitive, heat
damage is minimized by evaporation under vacuum to reduce the boiling
point to between 70–75 degrees centigrade. Finally, all batches are
combined and blended with the essential oils collected during the
initial extraction process of making the concentrated liquid.
The concentrated liquid is passed
through a fine mesh filter before being spray–dried into extract
powder. At this stage, measurements are taken to ascertain if the
extract yield has achieved a 5:1 ratio of raw material to finished
product. Individual herbs can vary significantly in the amount of
physical substance they yield during extraction. Many do not have the
needed substance to form a powder as described above, and a carrier such
as dextrin is required.
A 20% yield produces a 5:1 ratio, and
can continue on to the spray- drying process without the addition of
fillers. If the yield is more concentrated (for example, a 10% yield, is
technically a 10:1 ratio), this requires “dilution” with inert
filler (such as dextrin) to conform to the 5:1 standard. |
What is Lab Tested?
Each batch of herbs is dual-lab tested by our
in-house lab and independent third party lab. The lab is equipped with
instruments such as a high performance liquid chromatograph, moisture
determination meter, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, atomic
absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, etc.
In addition, the following additional tests are
performed:
- Microbacteria
- Pesticides - over 200 pesticides tested for (Uab
2000 screen).
- Heavy Metals - Lead, Mercury and Arsenic
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Which herbs are Certified
Organic?
The Western herbs which are listed on
www.discountnaturalherbs.com
are certified organic. |
How do I make an Stephania Root
Eye Wash?
The instructions are found on this page
http://www.1stchineseherbs.com/stephania_root_eye_wash_for_Lyme_Disease.html |
What is the shelf life of the
herbs and teapills?
In general terms the self life of herbs is 2 years. The teapills
have an expiration date on the bottle. |
What does C/S mean?
C/S mean Cut and Sift. So the product has uniform pieces. |
How to store the herbs and
spices?
The herbs and spices, should be stored in a tight glass jar, with a
rubber seal, then placed somewhere cool. Not in the
refrigerator, or near any heat source such as an oven, dishwasher, or
stove. |
What does unsulfured mean?
Sulfur is used to preserve an herb. 98% of our herbs are
sulfur free, and do not have any other preservatives. |
Are there other ingredients in
the concentrated powders?
Dextrin as the excipient in our single herb
extracts where necessary. Dextrin can function as a carrier, filler, and
drying agent. It is added to the liquid paste before the drying process,
bringing the final product in line with the 5:1 ratio to achieve a more
stable and uniform dosing standard. The dextrin used is 100% corn based
(derived from corn starch) pharmaceutical grade material. Each batch of
dextrin is extensively tested prior to use and results must conform to
the established standards of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia before it may be
used. The amount of dextrin used depends upon the nature of the herb and
its natural extraction yield. |
Do you carry Resveratrol
without Red Wine, for Lyme Disease?
Yes, we carry Source Naturals Resveratrol without red wine, it is
highlighted on the lyme disease page for easy viewing. |
Why when I buy herbs are
they different colors.
The color variation is due to the growing, and drying processes.
Just like with anything that grows their are variations. For
example every year I plant tomatoes, this year they are only the size of
golf balls, but are usually the size of oranges. As for the color,
the tomatoes never did get a true red color. |
Ordering, Shipping and Delivery Questions.
Tracking Codes?
Yes, tracking codes are sent as the package is shipped.
We ship by USPS (United States Postal Service) and UPS (United Parcel
Service) both forms provide tracking codes. |
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we ship to
American Samoa, Antarctica, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium,
Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Greece, Guam, Hungary, Ireland, Israel,
Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Virgin Island. |
How long does it take for special orders?
Special orders take 3 to 5 day extra |
Is online ordering safe?
Yes, Our shopping cart is 1shoppingcart.com, It maintains and builds a
secure shopping cart. Secure HTTPS/SSL encryption, Protects
cardholder data, and this program is more than simply meeting a one-time
compliance standard, there is also an ongoing compliance validation
required. This ongoing validation is designed to identify and correct
any potential security vulnerabilities and to ensure the highest levels
of security are maintained. |
Am I charged Sale Tax?
If you live in Washington State and buy a processed product, tax will be
charged. |
What is the cost of shipping?
Shipping is free if you purchase $40.00 or more. If under
$40.00 shipping is $8.95 to customers in the continental USA |
Do you offer Wholesale pricing?
Yes we do offer wholesale pricing please call for all details. |
How long do I have to wait for a back
order?
Usually back order are 3 days. If longer we email you the estimated time
for delivery. |
What happens if you are out of stock of a
product?
If a product is out of stock we email you before confirming the
order.
At that time if there is a substitute then we let you know. |
What credit cards do you accept? Do
you accept Paypal?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. At the present time we
do not accept Paypal.com |
Where is my package shipping from?
The order ship from Olympia Washington. |
Can I mail in my order?
Yes, you can mail in your order by using our order form located here.
http://www.1stchineseherbs.com/fax_your_order.htm |
I need my package next day, is this
possible?
Yes, please call your order in, our cut off time is early 10:00am |
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Please note: Definitions of
the following forms which are products are sold in.
| Powdered Concentrates |
5:1 Ratio of an herb in
Powder form. 100 gram container size.(3.5 oz)
This has been processed, and usually has dextrin added. |
| Powdered Herb |
This is the herb, root,
berry, twig, or any form of the herb, which has been Powdered into a
fine mesh which usually can be put into capsules. Most of the Powders herbs are in a 1 pound size, unless otherwise
noted. |
| Cut and Sift |
This the herb, root,
berry, twig, or any form of herb cut into manageable pieces. In
general about 1/4 thick. Size of herbs are 1 pound containers |
| Whole |
In very rare occasion
herbs are whole, for example the Reishi Mushroom,
Noto Ginseng, Mandrake, and Marigolds. Size of herbs are 1 pound
containers. If concerned please call. |
| Teapills |
These are small pills
which have already been formulated and made into small pills.
Usually the size of small peas. The teapills are swallowed whole.
The formula is usually based on Ancient Chinese Medicine. |
| Capsules |
Are Gelatin Capsules,
unless noted as vegetarian capsules. Please see each individual
product for further information |
| Tablets |
Are a hard tablet ranging
in various sizes. Please see each individual product for further
information |
| Extracts |
An extract is produced by adding alcohol to
an herb and letting the medium activate the components
of the herbs, as well as to preserve the herbs |
| Loose Leaf |
The herb is not in a teabag. It is
loose in the packaging. Sizes of the leaf vary from 1/4 inch
to 1 inch depending on herb and brand. |
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1st Chinese Herbs
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Medicinal, Certified Organic Bulk Botanicals
Oriental, Western,
Chinese Tea, Bulk Spices, Native American, Natural,
Bulk
and Ayurvedic Herbs at discount prices. You can buy natural herbs online, call us or contact
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We are here to answer your Herbal Questions.
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Use and Dosage of Products: The
FDA currently restricts statements about the functions of herbs or supplements. The herbs we sell are dietary supplements, intended for
further processing (tea, tincture, decoction, poultice, compress, eye wash, or
encapsulation). We are not able to legally or ethically give medical
information, including traditional function information, in this online store.
Please consult your local qualified herbalist or a reliable reference manuals for traditional
indications and functions of these herbs, as well as dosage and
preparation. In many states, acupuncturists are allowed to prescribe these
herbs as medicines.
FDA regulation: The guidance document
essentially defines any item used to treat, mitigate, cure or prevent a disease
as regulated by the FDA.
All prices on this web site are subject to change without notice. Whilst we
make every effort to provide you the most accurate, up-to-date information,
occasionally, one or more items on our web site may be mis-priced. In the event
a product is listed at an incorrect price due to typographical, photographic, or
technical error or error in pricing information received from our suppliers, 1stChineseHerbs.com
shall have the right to refuse or cancel any orders placed for product
listed at the incorrect price.
If an item's correct price is higher than our stated price,
we will cancel your order and notify you of the price error and order
cancellation. You will, of course, have an opportunity to purchase the item at
the correct price, if you so wish.
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