Q & A
Chinese herbs are relatively new to Western consumers, and they can be mysterious at first. Below are answers to the questions we get most. If you don't find the answer to your questions here, send us a message and we'll answer it as soon as we can.
Do you ship outside the United States?
Unfortunately, no. Regulations on the sale of dietary supplements to European Union members, Canada, and other countries have changed dramatically in recent years and are still in flux, making it difficult and expensive for smaller companies like ours to comply with the varying requirements economically. If you live outside the United States and would like to receive Herbalogic products, please call us at 512-895-9595 to discuss options for your location.
Just what are “herb drops?”
Herb drops are concentrated extractions of herbs taken orally, either diluted in a small amount of liquid or placed undiluted under the tongue for faster absorption.
Where do you get your herbs?
All but one of our herbs come from China. American Ginseng (a.k.a. Xi Yang Shen) comes from Wisconsin.
Are your herbs safe?
We take the purity of the herbs we use seriously. We buy from reputable farmers, and our herb buyers frequently go to China to visit the farms in person. In addition, our herbs are tested three times: at the point of export, upon receipt, and after processing into their final liquid form. Independent testing ensures they are free of pesticides, microbial contamination, and heavy metals.
Do you use any animal products in your formulas?
Traditional medicine, including Chinese herbal medicine, uses many ingredients derived from animals, some of them of questionable origin and efficacy. We choose to make all our formulas using only plant-based ingredients with two exceptions for which an herbal equivalent is not available. These involve the use of deer antler in our Back in Action formula and cicada molting in Easy Breather. Both of these ingredients are mineralizations harvested after they have been naturally produced and shed by live, healthy animals, and their collection does not harm or interfere with the animals in any way. This is a particularly important distinction to make with regard to deer antler, which in other cases is removed from farmed animals by veterinarians rather than gathered after the horns are dropped naturally each year.
Are your products organic?
Organic certification standards are not uniformly established in Chinese farming. So, while our herbs are not organic, we do take great care to buy them from small farms which use traditional methods that have proven sustainable for generations.
Can I give your products to my children?
With the exception of our Deep Sleeper sleep formula, Herbalogic herb drops are safe for children at least three years old, but the doses and frequency should be adjusted. Please see the Instructions page of this website for Alternate Dosages and Frequency for each specific formula. We do not recommend giving Deep Sleeper to children younger than 12 years old.
How do I remove the alcohol from your herb drops?
Boil some water and add your dose of herb drops to a couple of ounces while the water is still piping hot. Let the mixture stand for a few minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate and the liquid to cool before administering.
