344 40th St, Oakland, CA 94609, USA Oakland, CA94609(map)
About us
Five Flavors Herbs manufactures over 200 single herb tinctures, oils, and glycerites, as well as an extensive line of internal and topical formulas to alleviate the discomforts of common health complaints. Our formulas are based on principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, scientific research, and traditional uses of native plants of North America.
Five Flavors Herbs uses herbs grown in our home garden as well as native herbs that we wildcraft ourselves. Other herbs are certified organically grown, including a number of domestically grown Chinese herbs. The imported Chinese herbs we use are purchased from suppliers who demonstrate organic certification or provide assurance that herbs are never sprayed, fumigated, or irradiated. We use certified organic grain alcohol, organic olive oil, and purified water in our preparations.
We feel that ecological and physical health are intimately connected, and we strive to manufacture herbal products that respect the earth while supporting individuals' health.
We also share a roof with Paeonia Integrative Medicine, offering acupuncture and herbal medicine, naturopathic medicine, psychotherapy and bodywork.
Our international customer base includes a loyal following of practitioners of Chinese medicine, medical doctors, naturopathic doctors, clinical herbalists, and retail stores. Our company has grown in partnership with the needs of their patients and customers. We are Green Business Certified. Located in Oakland, California, Five Flavors Herbs is a family-run business owned and operated by Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac. and Ingrid Bauer, MS.