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Lab Tested Herbs Quality Control
nuherbs® Lab Tested Herbs
nuherbs® Lab Tested Herbs are an
industry first, providing you with the herbs you prescribe most,
combined with stringent testing for un-paralleled safety for you and
your patients.
It all starts at the source: Geo-Authentic Herbs
We gather the best herbs from their indigenous regions to ensure
that the proper climate, soil and water crucial to the content of
active ingredients are present, as most herbs indigenous to one
region cannot be properly grown in another. Our herbs are wild
crafted or sourced from 52 GAP (Good Agricultural Practice) Farms
when possible. The source of the herbs will be indicated on the COA
(certificate of analysis).
Harvesting
In addition to geo-authenticity, we harvest at the proper time of
the year to maximize the active ingredients’ potency.
Identification
A Master Herbalist macroscopically examines the herbs to ensure
they are the proper species and grade of herb that we desire, and
that the herbs are from the highest quality of its species. Extra
steps such as TLC tests and microscopic tests are also taken. The
2005 Chinese pharmacopoeia and European standards for each herb is
the guideline that we employ.
Processing
All herbs are furthered processed according to traditional
techniques at our PIC/S
(Pharmaceutical Inspection Cooperation / Scheme) GMP Certified Plant
to ensure the highest effectiveness and decrease the potential of
side effects. The GMP quality assurance system protects the whole
manufacturing procedure, and documentation ensures that every step
of manufacturing is traceable. Products are chosen randomly from
each lot for testing.
Herbs are carefully hand-sorted before packing to check for
impurities. In addition, we have developed our own protocols and
cutting styles, enabling us to specially slice some of the herbs to
release their most active ingredient. Moisture is well-controlled to
prolong shelf life without the use of any preservatives like
sulfuring and nitrogen dioxide.
Testing
Each batch of herbs is dual-lab tested by our in-house lab and
independent third party lab. Our in-house 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
Packaging and Storage
Processing and storage standards make the difference in
preserving the quality of our herbs. Our herbs have a shelf life of
24-36 months. Our natural herbs retain their freshness and quality
without added preservatives. Special measures are taken to store the
herbal materials to maintain their optimum required conditions for
humidity, temperature and protection from light.
Information provided by NUHERB Company
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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
1st Chinese Herbs, an online herb company offering:
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
us.
We are here to answer your Herbal Questions.
888-842-2049 toll free
Thank you for visiting.
Free Shipping in the Continental
USA*
We accept
 
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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