Ask an HerbalistAug 8, 2025
We love talking about herbs and herbalism, and we especially love answering your questions about those topics. That's why we brought in our team of herbal experts to respond to some of the most common questions and concerns we hear.
Our herbalists have decades of combined experience working with herbs — and the people who take them. They answer your most pressing questions, in our regular column “Ask an Herbalist.”
Herbs have a wide range of benefits and can be supportive for most people’s health and well-being. Be sure to read the label for any instructions or cautions to determine if the product is right for you. With all the herbal options, often the hardest part is figuring out which herb to try first! Before starting any new dietary supplements, we always encourage people to check in with their qualified healthcare practitioner first.
If you prefer a faster option to find out which of our curated products may be a good fit for you, take our quiz. For a deep dive into our products, let’s start with some broader topics to help you navigate our full line of herbal options.
Our herbal products come in a few different forms: liquid herbal extracts, capsules, and topical products. Do you prefer to take liquid herbal extracts or capsules internally? Some people don’t mind the taste of herbs, like the fast absorption of liquid extracts, or find liquids easier to swallow. Others prefer capsules because they’re taste-free and can be more convenient or travel-friendly. Both options are effective and broad-spectrum, so it’s up to you and your personal preference!
Most Herb Pharm products are conveniently color coded based on category (check out the color block on the front of the label), have the category name, and sometimes subcategory, written just below the color block. This makes it easy to see what single herbs and formulas are grouped together. It’s a breeze to grab what you need whether you’re in a store or browsing our website. Narrow your options based on what body system or herbal action you are looking for from the below list of our label colors.
Supports the nervous system, which can include the nerves, brain, and spinal cord.*
Supports the cleansing and detoxification processes of the body, including some products that support the liver.*
Supports the respiratory system and breathing, which can include the lungs, bronchi, larynx, trachea, nose, and throat. This category also covers seasonal support for the respiratory system.*
Supports the immune system. These products are divided into either System Builders or Active Responders. This complex system is made up of organs, molecules, tissues, and specialized cells.*
Supports renewal of overall body systems. This category helps support and restore the Cardiovascular & Circulatory, Reproductive, Urinary, Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, or Musculoskeletal body systems. See the subcategory on the front of the label to find out which system that herb or formula provides support for.*
Supports energy & vitality. This category provides general support for the vitality and vigor of our health and bodies, as well as physical and/or mental energy for daily use or as needed.*
Supports optimal health and general well-being of our bodies.*
Read the descriptions about each category and see more examples of the products included for each on our Showing Our True Colors blog.
We also offer some products that don’t follow this label color category scheme, such as our topical products for external use and our specialty lines: Better Bitters™, Breath Refreshers™, Kids, and our Herbs on the Go™ sprays.
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