A few days ago I covered my order from Mountain Rose Herbs, today I’ll talk a bit about my order from the Bulk Herb Store.
I’ve been a lurking fan of the Bulk Herb Store for some time, paging through their catalog, searching their site, and finally placed my first order.
I was not disappointed.
The quality of the herbs is phenomenal, the order came very quickly, and it was free shipping.
Beginner’s Tool Kit
I started with this one since it contained a lot of the herb mixes I was wanting to try and they offer it at a steep discount compared to buying them all separately. It includes:
- Snooze Tincture – this mix comes with all the herbs you need to make your own tincture. (mine is currently in the cupboard steeping!) It’s supposed to help calm a person during stressful situations and allow for better sleep.
- Less-Stress Herba Smoothie Mix – these herba smoothie mixes are a great way to get in medicinal herbs without swallowing a bunch of pills.
- Cough Tea – we’ve already been using this one as it seems everyone in my family but me, has come down with a bit of a cold/cough. It’s tasty and has definitely seemed to help in the expectorant area.
- Double-E Immune Booster - an herbal mix that includes elderberry and echinacea, I’ve used it as a tea and will also make a tincture for use in the fall/winter season.
- Red Rooibos Spice Chai Tea – a great tasting, naturally decaffeinated tea. I found another brand in the stores this last winter and really enjoyed the change from a black tea chai. I love having a jar of this on my counter!
- Peppermint Leaf – I’ll be finding some new uses for peppermint I’m sure, as it came with quite the large bag. I usually just use it to flavor other teas, so if you have some recommendations – let me know.
- Rise and Shine Tea – I’ve been drinking this tea in the mornings and it is delicious. I’ve noticed good energy without the spike and fall of coffee. (not that I ever drink that…….)
ImLife Tincture
“ImLife is a combination of nine different herbs containing natural antibiotic properties to help boost the immune system and fight infections. “
I’ve got this one sitting in the cupboard as well, steeping for another week or so before I strain it out.
Liver Cleanse Tincture
“The Liver Tincture is a combination of herbs that purify the blood, are high anti-oxidants, nourishes the livers, help with liver enlargement, help to rebuild the liver, helps with detoxing and the stress it has on the body, helps to level the hormones, stimulates your digestive system and more.”
This murky looking tincture is quite strong. It’ll put some hair on your chest for sure – or give you some bragging rights at least. But while you can add cleansing foods to your diet, and take herbal teas, a tincture is going to go right to your liver – bringing the herbs with it. So when you’re specifically looking to cleanse the liver, this is a great option. (and you can add the tincture to water to reduce the strong flavor)
Extras
Beeswax – this is for adding to my herbal salves and chapsticks to thicken them up, making the oil more of a solid.
Strainer – already used quite a few times, this strainer will be perfect for putting my tinctures into those little bottles and I’ve grabbed it while making tea as well.
My new apothecary all set up!
*I’ve also been asked about the jars I used – some are mason jars, the sealed jars with the flip-up tops are from Ikea (they have 3 sizes – I love them!), and the two large, square ones on the bottom are from Target. And the bottom shelf has almond flour, popcorn, rice, oats, and sugar.
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Could you do a post or series on tinctures? I know nothing about them but they intrigue me since I see them a lot.
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Lauren Brandt Reply:
April 24th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
@Stacy,
Bulk Herb Store has lots of free recipes and information on their site, plus how-to video’s. Check out their How-To page and Shoshanna’s Instructional Videos. Be Healthy & Have Fun!
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I have made and am taking the liver tincture. NOT for the faint of heart. Its so strong I struggle with taking the correct amount of dosages each day. I figure if I get in one, I am doing well.
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Donielle,
I’m sure you know this, but for others out there, don’t forget to do a colon cleanse first. If you’re not having sufficient bowel movements each day, (I’ve heard 2-3) the toxins in your liver will end up in your bloodstream, which is bad news. And of course, don’t cleanse while pregnant, as some of the toxins will go to your baby.
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Donielle Reply:
April 26th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
@mickelle, Yes – and one of the good things about this mix is that it also stimulates the bowel to lessen that issue.
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One great use for peppermint tea I learned last year: drink hot peppermint tea in hot weather to help you cool off. The tea will help your pores open so you sweat more. (Not swear, as I amusingly put in as a typo on my FB group.)
Also, can you put the herbs in a dark place? Exposure to light (especially sunlight) can take away the potency of herbs.
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Donielle Reply:
April 26th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
@Soli, I knew I couldn’t put them in direct sunlight, and they aren’t…..still an issue if they’re out on a shelf? I was hoping to get a cabinet for them a couple weeks ago, but money got tight and it’ll be put off for a bit longer.
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Soli Reply:
April 26th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
@Donielle, I’m not sure, but I am not one to take such a chance. While you’re waiting for the cabinet, do you have some large fabric or a towel you can drape over the front? This way it won’t cost much and there’s less of a worry about light damage.
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donielle Reply:
April 27th, 2012 at 9:20 am
@Soli, Yea, I might have to move them around a bit…….
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I love making tinctures! Right now I’m making echinacea, elderberry, calendula tinctures! I’ve also recently made some solar-infused calendula oil for my lip balms and salves. I don’t write about this stuff on my infertility blog, but glad to meet a fellow herbalist! And I also love Mountain Rose Herbs
ICLW #50
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Donielle, I have a question re: Bulk Herb Store and Mountain Rose. I think the latter may be more reasonably priced for some items. Would you say the quality is comparable? I don’t mind paying more for a better product but my funds are extremely limited, so I have to be careful.
Thanks!
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donielle Reply:
May 8th, 2012 at 9:48 am
I do order from both depending on prices of the herbs. But another thing to remember is the shipping. In my recent orders – the MRH order cost me over $30 in shipping, the BHS order had free shipping. So in the long run, it was pretty much the same cost.
Quality wise I think they are completely comparable.
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Gladys Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Oh, that is definitely something to consider. Thank you!
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Anya Reply:
April 18th, 2013 at 9:56 pm
@donielle, Donielle, I have been lurking on your site for quite some time now and am a subscriber but this is my first time commenting. I was so elated to receive my MRH order the other day (your site was where I learned about the company) but on the back of every bag was a California Prop 65 warning (I do live in CA). Prop 65 mandates businesses to include a warning on any product that may have specific amounts of certain carcinogenic substances, i.e. lead. Their website has some more information but truthfully, it made me a little leery about blending my fertility tea before I talk to them tomorrow morning. I’m sure it’s more of a formality but wanted to ask what you thought of it, if anything?!?! I absolutely love your site and am going through archives a little at a time, at the expense of my never-ending laundry.
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Donielle Reply:
April 19th, 2013 at 12:52 pm
@Anya, Hi Anya! Actually, this is the first I’ve heard of such a label on MRH products. I have a strong feeling that it is a bit of a formality, because everything I’ve ever read about the company has been great and I’ve always been impressed at the quality of product I receive. If you get a chance, let me know what you hear from them!
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Donielle,
I did speak with them Friday and was told that the lawyers are really cranking down on these herb companies and infact it drove a lot of them to shut down their businesses because of the lawsuits. Sad, really. So, yes, it was more of a legality that they have to stick that label on their herbs. All of their products are tested and MRH ‘allowable’ levels of lead is lower than that of FDA. Those Californians!! lol
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Donielle Reply:
April 22nd, 2013 at 8:33 am
@Anya, Good to know – thanks!
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