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Quality of Herbs
Free from Sulfur and Other Impurities
1st
Chinese Herbs does not carry Counterfeit Formulas
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Sulphur
Free
Herbs |
Sulfites and
more recently chlorine and aluminum phosphate have been used to keep
herbs from spoiling during shipping, to increase shelf life, to inhibit
microorganisms during processing and to brighten the color of herbs. We
became disenchanted of herbs tasting sour from the added sulfites and
concerned over the growing use of preservatives and their potentially
harmful side effects.
Our herbs are free of Chlorine, Aluminum Phosphate and Sulphur |
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Processing & Packaging |
| Strict traditional
guidelines for the correct processing of herbs (frying, baking,
steaming, etc.) to ensure effectiveness and decrease side effects.
Our herbs are not irradiation or ethylene oxide sterilization is
used at any stage of processing. Some herbs are sterilized with heat
or special high-pressure alcohol steam. Following sterilization
process the herbs are oven dried. . This sterilizes the herbs a
second time and ensures our herbs are well dried. Drier herbs help
prolong shelf life without preservatives and are lighter, giving you
more per pound. In contrast, sulfur keeps herbs moist without
rotting so regular commercially available herbs can contain extra
moisture and sulfur yielding up to 15% less herb per pound. To help
prevent spoilage bags are vacuum pack the herbs after drying, then
inject the outer package with harmless nitrogen to further inhibit
the growth of aerobic molecules and molds. |
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Cleanliness and Hygiene |
| You will find
that our Plum Flower®
Brand bulk herbs are exceptionally clean. Our bulk herbs are
subject to a very careful grading and sorting system. We
hand-sort most of our herbs to make sure there is no extraneous
matter, soil, powder, pebbles or dust in the herbs you buy.
Herbs are carefully monitor for impurities. Herbs
are test for non-permitted pesticides and heavy metal levels.
Herbs in vacuum packed double bags, further protecting them from
damage, dust and filth during the shipping process. |
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Shelf Life and Freshness |
| Plum Flower®
Brand herbs have a shelf life of 24-36 months. In contrast
commercial sulfured herbs look unchanged 5 to 6 years or
longer after purchase, making it difficult to tell how fresh
they truly are. The sulfur also acts as bleach, covering
bruises and other signs of decay. Without preservatives our
Plum Flower®
Brand -sulphur free herbs reveal their freshness and quality.
From the fields to your place of business, we make every
effort to provide the cleanest, safest, freshest and highest
quality Chinese herbs available today. |
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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.
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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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