Buy Herbs from People You Trust
Most of us are aware that herbs can have great medicinal benefits and in many cases are much better for us than prescription drugs. Just the fact that they are natural should tell us a lot. Not only do they work well as preventatives, but they are also very helpful once we already have a cough, cold, sore throat, itch, rash, etc.
As I always make sure to say, herbs can’t replace conventional medicine in life threatening situations. But they have proven very affordable and effective when it comes to the prevention and treatment of day-to-day health problems including headaches, bruises, asthma and many more ailments.
Now, the purpose of this blog is not to try to convince you that herbs are good for us. You and I already know that. The purpose is to make sure you are purchasing your herbs from someone you trust.
You can get your herbs from big retailers such as GNC, Target, Wal-Mart, Walgreen’s, etc., if you want to, but I’d recommend being careful about that. Here’s why. Recently in the state of New York, those four major retailers were told by the attorney general to stop selling some of their store-brand herbal supplements. Why? It turns out an investigation showed they contained ingredients not listed on their labels, some of which could expose users to serious health risks.
And that’s not all. In addition, 79 percent of the products tested had no DNA of the plants listed on the labels or were contaminated by other material including rice, beans, pine and what. SEVENTY-NINE PERCENT! It would have been bad enough if it had been 10 percent, but that’s basically four out of every five!
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said, “This investigation makes one thing abundantly clear: the old adage ‘buyer beware’ may be especially true for consumers of herbal supplements.”
So, if you’re going to purchase vegetable seeds and herbs – which I highly recommend –get them from someone you trust.
It’s a bad feeling when you think you’re being ripped off. Have you ever had an experience where you thought you might not have really gotten what you paid for? Let me know what the circumstances were.
You mean “Presume” not assume right?
Frank’s Blog is true. GNC recently in California was told to stop selling a well known product because It Did Not Contain the Product that it said that it did. It wasn’t really GNC fault because like the rest of us consumers they believed that the product that was provided to them by their supplier was in fact a bonafide product that GNC had faith in. Yet GNC was held responsible for the product that they sold.
My point is this and I believe it is Frank’s too, be a informed consumer and purchase items only from those retailers that you know and trust. However, you must be vigilant each and every time you make your purchase be it herbs, vitamins, or what-have-you; You The Buyer MUST Beware At ALL Times.
When you the consumer discovers that you had been had, you bought something that wasn’t what it was suppose to be, then stand your ground, voice your opinion and vote with your money. Meaning you don’t buy that item anymore or you don’t shop there anymore. This is how you will fix the problem. But don’t forget to contact your local government and tell them about your problem(s). They will love it because they will get the potential dangerous product off the shelves; but, they get to fine the company (usually outrageously high fines) as a form of punishment and an increase to their coffers, (its Free (Bonus) Money to them). All the while, you are guaranteed that the item or product you purchase is and will be the item or product you have purchased.
What is more important that the quality of the product(s) you purchase is the use or expectations of the product you have purchased. Herbs can and do have side-affects when combined with medications. They can also have an adverse affects on your body and organs even if you are not on any medication. So please, be careful when you take herb supplements know what you are taking and what it will affect.
Frank’s Blog is true. GNC recently in California was told to stop selling a well known product because It Did Not Contain the Product that it said that it did. It wasn’t really GNC fault because like the rest of us consumers they believed that the product that was provided to them by their supplier was in fact a bonafide product that GNC had faith in. Yet GNC was held responsible for the product that they sold.
My point is this and I believe it is Frank’s too, be a informed consumer and purchase items only from those retailers that you know and trust. However, you must be vigilant each and every time you make your purchase be it herbs, vitamins, or what-have-you; You The Buyer MUST Beware At ALL Times.
When you the consumer discovers that you had been had, you bought something that wasn’t what it was suppose to be, then stand your ground, voice your opinion and vote with your money. Meaning you don’t buy that item anymore or you don’t shop there anymore. This is how you will fix the problem. But don’t forget to contact your local government and tell them about your problem(s). They will love it because they will get the potential dangerous product off the shelves; but, they get to fine the company (usually outrageously high fines) as a form of punishment and an increase to their coffers, (its Free (Bonus) Money to them). All the while, you are guaranteed that the item or product you purchase is and will be the item or produce you have purchased.
What is more important that the quality of the product(s) you purchase is the use or expectations of the product you have purchased. Herbs can and do have side-affects when combined with medications. They can also have an adverse affects on your body and organs even if you are not on any medication. So please, be careful when you take herb supplements know what you are taking and what it will affect.
WHERE ARE THE COMPANIES THAT SELL THE ITEMS YOU MENTION? I WANT TO BUY.
We are a reseller of bulk herbs. We visit and check our suppliers nefore purchasing. We also try out every herb we sell to guarantee product accuracy. The key is purchasing from smaller vendors who produce the herbs themselves. There is more likely chance of fraud from private labeling companies, and that’s who big box stores use.
Can u send me a copy of herbs/vitamins and prices? Also what each could be used for.
Thanks
Dena Harbert
What about all products buyer beware? I have been going through a two year nightmare with my patented and trade marked product CatchMonkey – “The original automobile side seat catch & organizer”. Since the beginning, my startup investors were doing nothing but staging the infringement of my product. They guided me around every corner to buy time while developing a copy cat and making deals with the product Devils who launch heavy on As Seen On TV. They even named it similar and claimed it trademarked when it was denied. To top it off, instead of even thinking about offering me a royalty, they used that money to destroy my life. Maybe they hate the fact that I am 100% made in our great country U.S.A. Regardless, all falsified labels and certifications should be a felony and one huge fine. I’ve broke the law before, not hurting anyone, and had to pay my dues. How is it that these people, the real terror groups of this country, get away with it time after time and they destroy individuals, families, anyone who gets in their way, all while having their stolen copy cat product made in CHINA! Money? Laws in place for them? Patent attorneys pading their pockets? Greedy investors? ALL THE ABOVE
This herbal scandal is probably a set up by big pharmacy they want to take over the supplement industry. Vitamins and herbs. They have already made some of my favorite herbs unavailable that I buy from Hannah Herb Store on line. Codex Laws…bad new when more control is give to big pharma.
I like to know how to order things from here. Cause I like to order things and there is no link know where to be found. thank you.
Christy- You can find a link to all our 4Patriots products here: http://www.4patriots.com
-Frank
Am looking to buy herbs/seasonings without breaking the bank but don’t want to buy the old stuff in the stores. Could someone point me in the right direction.
What happened to the GREEN MULTI. VITAMIN advertisement?
Everyone knows that Soylent Green is processed dead people! ;-)
If GMO food products are not labeled as such the best way I know of to avoid them is to only buy foods labeled ORGANIC. Some products like corn and soy that are not labeled ORGANIC I never buy, especially from the big older companies like Kraft, Frito-Lay, Nabisco etc. You can just assume these are GMO.
I own an Herb and Spice company and sellmy signature organic mixes at local farmers markets and shows. I grow some of the herbs I sell or buy my herbs from local chemical free farmers and urban gardeners i know. When I buy herbs and spice online I buy only certified organic products. and I also vist the suppliers location to check their operation. I establish a relationship.
so true , my wife is a degreed Herbalist and we are planting are own herbs in the greenhouse this year .
I have been just amazed at the benefits for and of course we make our own colloidal silver .
“Physician heal thyself” is the way we try and stay , but of course life threatening injuries one should seek medical help .
We use a nebulizer for taking the silver passes the stomach acid .
what are you guys planting this year. I feel like this is an area that I need to learn more about.