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Integrating Traditions for Wellness. We create effective and sustainable remedies using Traditional We are Green Business Certified. and Ingrid Bauer, MS.

Five Flavors Herbs creates over 200 physician-formulated single herb tinctures, oils, and glycerites, as well as an extensive line of internal and topical formulas. Our formulas are based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, scientific research, and traditional uses of native plants of North America. Five Flavors Herbs uses botanicals 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. Our international customer base includes a loyal following of practitioners, medical doctors, naturopathic doctors, clinical herbalists, and retail stores. Our company has grown by serving the needs of their patients and customers. Located in Oakland, California, Five Flavors Herbs is a family-run business owned and operated by Benjamin Zappin, L.Ac.

01/09/2025

Herbal medicine isn’t a relic of the past—it’s a vibrant, evolving practice! 🌿

By blending ancient traditions with modern research, today’s herbal solutions are tailored for real results and holistic health.

If you are a health-seeker looking for natural solutions, we strongly recommend you search for an experienced practitioner to start your wellness journey. That could be a clinical herbalist, a midwife, a licensed acupuncturist, a naturopathic doctor, or an integrative physician. Through a combination of detailed history-taking, physical examination, often some lab testing, and collaborative decision-making, a practitioner can help you make the safest choices in natural healing.

If you're a practitioner and want to custom-blend herbal formulas tailor-made for your patients, check out our herbal pharmacy! We offer hundreds single herb tinctures and granulated extracts, as well as pre-mixed formulas, and ship nation-wide!

Discover more about our herbal pharmacy in our bio or visit us at https://fiveflavorsherbs.com/herbal-pharmacy/. 🌟

30/08/2025

🗣️ You asked, we listened👂

We've extended our Labor Day sale through Monday, September 1st. Retail and wholesale customers can save 20% off everything on our website by using code LABOR2025 at checkout.

This coupon combines with other offers for big savings:

*Shop the sale to save up to 70% off selected items.
*Wholesale orders $1000 and greater are always 15% off, so you can save 35% with this coupon!
*Retail orders over $100 and wholesale orders over $750 always qualify for free shipping.

*Discount applies to online retail & wholesale orders only, does not apply to custom pharmacy or contract manufacturing orders. 1 coupon per customer. Combines with sale items and standing discounts but cannot be combined with other coupons.

29/08/2025

Reproductive & Perinatal Health Webinars ABORM Approved 🎉

Our Integrative Herbal Medicine for Reproductive and Perinatal Health Weekend, happening September 6 & 7, has been approved for 12 ABORM CEU credits, PLUS California Acupuncture Board and NCCAOM.

Join us ONLINE on September 6-7 to delve into evidence-based insights and classical East Asian medicine methods for reproductive and perinatal wellness. Benjamin Zappin, LAc and Dr. Ingrid Bauer, MD will transmit their decades of experience with TCM formulas, Western herbs, food therapy, and dietary supplements to support patients with the most common health concerns practitioners see in their fertility and perinatal health practices.

Use code FiveFlavorsCustomer for 20% off attendance when you register online.

Note that this weekend course is now being offered ONLINE ONLY in collaboration with Yo San University.

Participants will receive recordings of all classes and a discount code for 20% off their next order with Five Flavors Herbs.

28/08/2025

Don't miss out on Labor Day savings this week! Now through Friday, August 29th, retail and wholesale customers can save 20% off everything on our website by using code LABOR2025 at checkout.

This coupon combines with other offers for big savings:

*Shop the sale to save up to 70% off selected items.
*Wholesale orders $1000 and greater are always 15% off, so you can save 35% with this coupon!
*Retail orders over $100 and wholesale orders over $750 always qualify for free shipping.

Save on everything you need to stock your home herb chest, your store or your clinic before noses start running 🤧

*Discount applies to online retail & wholesale orders. 1 coupon per customer. Combines with sale items and standing discounts but cannot be combined with other coupons.

27/08/2025

💧 Herbal Hydration, Elevated 🌿
Summer melon is refreshing and delicious—but for some, it can be a little heavy on the belly. That’s why we love this Melon Agua Fresca with Ginger & Licorice.

We paired juicy, ripe melon with digestion-supporting herbs like warming ginger and sweet licorice root to help lighten the load and energize your system. You can even add a dash of cayenne or jalapeño for a spicy kick—or a jujube date for natural sweetness and adaptogenic benefits.

This isn’t just fruit water—it’s botanical hydration with purpose.

25/08/2025

🎒 School has started, Labor Day is almost here...

Rather than leave a pile of work for our team to do when they get back from Labor Day weekend, we're having our sale THIS WEEK!

Starting Monday, August 25 through Friday, August 29th, save 20% off everything on our website by using code LABOR2025 at checkout.

*Shop the sale to save up to 70% off selected items.
*Wholesale orders $1000 and greater are always 15% off, so you can save 35% with this coupon!
*Retail orders over $100 and wholesale orders over $750 always qualify for free shipping.

Save big on everything you need to stock your home herb chest, your store or your clinic before we hit the fall season 🍂

*Discount applies to online retail & wholesale orders. 1 coupon per customer. Combines with sale items and standing discounts but cannot be combined with other coupons.

22/08/2025

🔥🍑 Warming Spices, Summer Stone Fruit 🍯✨
This sweet-savory dessert brings together the bold flavors of Chinese five spice with juicy grilled peaches and a soothing swirl of ginger-honey crème.

Traditionally made with cinnamon, fennel, star anise, cloves, and Sichuan pepper, five spice warms from the inside out—perfect for cooler summer evenings or transitional seasons. Top it all off with whipped cream (or your favorite dairy-free alternative), sweetened with raw honey and a hint of ginger.

Serve warm, share generously, and savor the herbal twist on a seasonal classic.

20/08/2025

Heading back indoors, we share more germs, get less sunlight, and have more "to do's" on our plates. In addition to preparing our wardrobes and backpacks, now is the perfect time to support our minds & bodies with botanical allies to survive and thrive at work, school, and beyond.

Our favorite back to school herbs and formulas include

🍄Mushroom Champions: Seven powerhouse mushrooms for longevity, mental focus and adaptive response to stressors

🎒Back to School: We blend Jade Wind Screen (astragalus, siler & ledebouriella) with elderberry, catnip and lemon balm for immune support and mental focus

🤧First Response: Our go-to for the first inkling of seasonal discomfort

💪Sustainable Energy: Adaptogens including ashwagandha, rhodiola and eleuthero to power the mind and body

🧘‍♂️Tranquility: Skullcap, kava, and California poppy to quell the cessations of the mind

👶 Calm Kid: Alcohol-free mood and digestive support for all ages with chamomile, catnip and lemon balm

Head to www.fiveflavorsherbs.com to order your back to school toolkit today!

If you're looking for a deal, save 20% off everything store-wide August 25-29. DM us for the code or keep following for discount details coming soon...

18/08/2025

Late summer 🌞 brings a shift in seasons 🍂, immune function, and moods... plus it's when many of us go back to school 🏫 or work. Heading back indoors, we share more germs 🦠, get less sunlight, and have more "to do's" on our plates.

In addition to preparing our wardrobes and backpacks 🎒, now is the perfect time to support our minds & bodies with botanical allies 🌿.

PROTECT the immune system with herbs traditionally used before the onset of illness to support wellness

BUILD the adrenals to respond more effectively to stress

FOCUS the mind to get *%)^ done

CALM the mood after all of this so you can be kind to yourself and others

Infographics are never the end-all, be-all of herbal knowledge, but it's a fun way to share ideas for flexible "use what you've got on hand" herbalism. To dig deeper, check out our latest blog in the link in our bio or at: https://fiveflavorsherbs.com/blog/4-back-to-school-wellness-strategies-for-late-summer/

What are your favorite herbs for back to school support? We'd love to hear from you

14/08/2025

Hey Acupuncturists!

Join us online or in person at Yo San University in Los Angeles this September 6-7 for a weekend of practical clinical education to optimize your reproductive health and perinatal therapeutic treatment planning.

The weekend will offer a dynamic range of evidence-based insights in concert with classical East Asian medicine methods for diagnosis and treatment. Five Flavors Herbs foundsers Benjamin Zappin, LAc and Dr. Ingrid Bauer will transmit their decades of experience with TCM formulas, Western herbs, food therapy, dietary supplements, and communicating with other healthcare professionals to support patients . Lunch will be provided for both days.

Classes include:

Combining Western Herbs with TCM Formulas for Women's Health

Medicinal Pairings: Dui Yao

Combining Western Herbs with TCM Formulas for Postpartum Care

Mastering Male Fertility: Strategies for Optimal S***m Health

Integrative Pharmacology and Women's Health: Herb-Drug Interactions and Interprofessional Communication

Join in person in Los Angeles or online from anywhere!

12 CEUs Approved
NCCAOM Provider # 1104 and California CEP 538
No refunds after August 30th, 2025

13/08/2025

August has always been the hottest month of the year, where the heat of summer often becomes oppressive. While TCM teaches us to avoid iced drinks and excessive consumption of cold foods, on days when the temps rise above 100 F, we find ourselves reaching for anything to bring down our body temperature!

That being said, if you find that cold drinks, raw fruits & veggies, and/or frozen treats upset your digestion, here are a few tricks we recommend to restore balance:

Add warming herbs like cinnamon or ginger to ice cream or smoothies (see our five spice grilled peaches recipe below).
Eat cooked vegetables cool, rather than eating raw (like our Lebanese khoosa recipe from last week)

Add cooling herbs to cooked foods, like mint or dill

Make a cold infusion of mucilaginous herbs like licorice and/or marshmallow root to support the digestion and soothe your mucosa. The cold water helps to extract the mucopolysaccharides in these sweet, bland and tonifying herbs.

Or if you live near a body of water, make a cold infusion of yourself... and get in any chance you can!!!

11/08/2025

Did you know that some herbs work best when steeped in cold water? 🌿 Cold herbal infusions are a gentle yet powerful way to extract the properties of delicate plants, like marshmallow root. Unlike hot infusions, this method preserves heat-sensitive compounds and draws out mucilage, which is especially soothing for dry throats and irritated tissues.

Here’s how to make one at home:
1️⃣ Combine your herb of choice (like marshmallow root) with cold or room-temperature water in a jar.
2️⃣ Cover and steep for 4-8 hours (overnight works best for convenience).
3️⃣ Strain and enjoy a refreshing, nutrient-rich drink that supports your wellness.

Want to learn more about using herbs for your health? Follow us for tips and tricks! Plus, explore our herbal collection here 👉 https://fiveflavorsherbs.com/shop/

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Monday	11:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	11:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	11:00 - 18:00
Thursday	11:00 - 18:00
Friday	11:00 - 18:00
Saturday	11:00 - 18:00

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