Why it’s a good idea to use Evergreen Herbs

This article explains why we use Evergreen Herbs (as opposed to other Chinese herb brands) here at Acuheart. 

Chinese herbal medicine can be incredibly effective at eliminating acute symptoms, healing the body by addressing the root cause of illness, and strengthening the body to prevent disease and biological aging. However, the way in which the herbs were grown, processed, and sealed makes a huge difference in the potency and safety of the herbs. The number of brands of
Chinese herbal formulas on the market in the United States has been rapidly growing since the 1970’s. When you consider acupuncture in Del Mar CA, know that your acupuncturist has searched for the purest, most potent, and eco-friendly brand of Chinese herbs available and may have chosen to carry Evergreen herbs. Here are a few of the reasons why the Evergreen brand is trusted.

1. They utilize eco-sensitive farming methods. All raw materials used in Evergreen formulas come from farmers who adhere to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). Herb dregs and biomass leftovers are reused as organic fertilizer in order to reduce waste. Evergreen follows the strict guidelines set forth by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). This ensures that endangered species of plants and animals on the CITES list are obtained only from farmers who have a CITES permit. Evergreen herbs also reduces their ecological footprint in the office by putting computers, monitors, and lights on power save mode when not in use.

2. Evergreen herbs must pass 15 purity tests before reaching the consumer. All herbs are tested for over 100 pesticides, total heavy metals, yeast and mold, salmonella, individual heavy metals, aflatoxin, aristolochic acid, microscopic cellular identity, HPLC potency, total bacterial count, e.coli, staphylococcus, ochratoxin, and acontinine. Because of stringent species identity tracking and testing, you are ensured that what’s in the bottle of herbs is exactly what’s on the label. Have peace of mind knowing that there will be no traceable pesticide residue, heavy metals, bacteria, or mold in Evergreen herbs. Considering acupuncture in Encinitas is a good option when seeking advice on selecting quality herbs.

3. Evergreen formulas are produced by expert herbalists in the Oriental Medical tradition. Tina Chen, L.Ac. and John Chen, L.Ac. are the owners of Evergreen Herbs, and they are recognized authorities in Chinese Herbal Medicine as well as Western pharmacology. John Chen has given seminars on drug-herb interactions for regional and national associations, including The American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, The California State Oriental Medical Association, The Queen’s Physician Group of Hawaii, and the North Carolina Acupuncture Association. John and Tina Chen are the authors of Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (2003) and Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications (2008).

 

 

The goal of the Evergreen Company is to make both the Western and Oriental Medical communities aware of herbal alternatives to harsh drugs, and the importance of understanding and identifying herb-drug interactions. Evergreen is actively working to help bridge the gap between the East and West by integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine and herbs with modern technological medicine combined with acupuncture in Del Mar CA.