Never knew such a respected herbalist store was so close to our home. My wife and I stopped in on the first day of H2 2026, and found a lot of interesting things, some of which we bought and others we will save for later. Kelly helped us to gather and purchase three things: small dried chinese ginseng root ($9), Herbal Tea Blend ($6) to hopefully remediate canker sore symptoms, and a custom made herbal oil ($20) for natural pain management. She spent quite a bit of time with us, since the last two things needed the backroom to custom formulate. Square is their payment processor, with credit cards and Venmo being accepted. Types of product: -- a large collection of herbs, available as single ($10 per oz) or combined ($15 per oz). -- donated herbs and dry goods section: visitors can place or take shelf-stable products. Would have thought -- collective: various donation based sponsored clinics/classes. one example is 'Intro to Herbalism', taught once a month (first Saturday of every month). -- chocolates from Endorfin foods -- custom made essential oils, with testers -- incense sticks and sets -- loose teas at $3 - $4 per oz -- books and literature -- apothecary supplies -- gemstones and tarot cards The inside is super organized, promoting a sense of calm to explore. Kinda reminded me of some of the shops in Sedona, AZ. Their website is also very good, neatly organized to help you find what you need. Parking is limited (one driveway spot for customers), but street parking in the area during the day is not so bad. I think the best description about their business is what they wrote about themselves: "Green Wisdom provides highest quality bulk herbs, ethically sourced, and apothecary ingredients and supplies. We have a skilled herbalist on staff at all times to answer questions, create personalized formulas, and offer assistance. We are also one of the most respected herb schools in California, offering apprenticeships, workshops, and individual classes. In 2020 we will be providing donation-based herb clinics staffed by our advanced apprentices and overseen by trained herbalists." read more

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Green wisdom is one of those quaint gems in the downtown neighborhood that I would be truly devastated if they ever closed. This is the only herbal apothecary in the area that I'm aware of and it's also one of the few affordable apothecaries in Long Beach. You can tell their mission is really to make herbal remedies and medicine from the earth accessible to everyone. All of the women I've encountered who work at and run this door are deeply knowledgeable. My favorite activity is to go here with some type of issue or ailment and to ask them to make me a custom tea blend to help support my body's healing capacity. But this place is so much more than tea and herbs! It's a lovely little marketplace which features crystals locally made honey and handmade trinkets of all kinds! Every visit feels like a unique, tiny adventure and I look forward to coming every single time. read more

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I am absolutely not a herbal enthusiast or an avid tea drinker, so this purchase took about a week of contemplation and going back and forth on what I wanted and where to go. I finally Googled "apothecary" yesterday and Green Wisdom popped up! I decided to take a quick field trip during my lunch break and was immediately welcomed by friendly faces and the most amazing smells. I didn't catch the staff member's name, but they were AMAZING--so kind and approachable. I came in thinking I knew exactly what I wanted, and they thoughtfully suggested adding another herb to my mix. I'm so excited to try it! Everyone here was incredibly down to earth, and it was refreshing to know that even if you don't really know what you're doing (like me), they're genuinely there to guide you. Such a great experience--highly recommend! Green Wisdom gained a loyal customer today! read more

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So many wonderful brands and awesome customer service. I found some brands I have purchased in the past and some few items I wanted to try. Was surprised to see a mate and a bombilla, I usually find those in Argentinian stores. Parked on the street. read more

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Hidden gem in long beach! I love it here, you walk into a warm healing environment. Do many holistic options and hard to find herbs. They have problems and individual herbs in various sizes. Additionally. They offer everything needed to complete your herbalist heart. Shea butters, tinctures and many other holistic items. Great gem and worth the visit. read more

I can't believe I didn't know about this store earlier. My friend told me about this establishment and decided to check it out. Wow! I'm so intrigued by lots of different herbs, natural remedies, plants, teas, medicines, tinctures, and more for holistic healing. I could be in the store all day browsing learning about all these interesting herbs. Staff were all so informatively friendly with lots of knowledge. I was in need of some loose tea which helped me to calm my anxiety. Staff prepared a mixture of herbs into a bag from the store apothecary right in front of you. Prices on every item in the store were at a decent price. I wanted to buy so many things, but will have to revisit since it's located close by in downtown Long Beach. Incredible spot to shop for your wellness journey. read more

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Green Wisdom is a charming herbal shop located near downtown Long Beach. I first visited this establishment a few years ago as it's fortunately located right down the street from my grandma's house. I've come to really love Green Wisdom as the owner Julie is super kind and informative on all of the herbs and holistic remedies that she offers. She's also very in tune with the local community and has even collaborated with Long Beach City College for events. Green Wisdom has herbs for just about anything from insomnia to even allergies! I highly recommend this shop to anyone who can appreciate a good cup of tea and enjoys all things herbal! Support your local businesses! read more

I'm a herbal enthusiast, as I'm gaining the knowledge continuely, I've found some phenomenal sources and Green Wisdom is one of them. Recently I ordered an herb and only received 1/2 of said item, I made contact via email and I absolutely was satisfied with the customer service I received to have this corrected, so if your looking for pure products and honest customer service wrap in a small local business this is a amazing place to patronize! 10's ;-) read more

Great phone service Generous with their time and knowledge! I didn't buy anything and they were so good about education. read more

Everything I was looking for and more. Very knowledgeable about herbs and the benefits for a healthier body. I will be making this my vibe for my soul. So calming the moment you walk in. read more

Omg where to even begin! The shop is wonderful and I could sit around here all day if my baby didn't need a nap! The herbs are all organic and there is a wide variety of other medicines you may be seeking. I give some of the medicines made here to my baby. I have been coming here for about a year and a half now, starting when I had my baby. Everyone here has seen my baby grow before their eyes and has been so supportive. I whole heartedly trust this magical place. read more

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Great spot for your herb and naturopathic needs. You can find things here that you cannot find at any nearby health or herb store. You can buy your herbs in bulk by weight or in single serving bags. There are a number of crafts and accessories to help your wellness journey, but the best part of the store is the staff. The recommendations and discussion from Julie and her knowledgeable staff are truly a treasure. The owner also teaches workshops and herbology certifications on the weekends. People travel from all over to get things here and we are lucky to have them in Long Beach. read more

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I absolutely fell in love with this store ! They have glass wear that you can use to by there stock of herbs , shea butter , and so much more over and over again : This store is absolutely a must I bought 7oz of shea butter and a decent size glass container all for roughly $12, mind you this is 100% raw shea butter ! Over all the shop keep is very sweet and kind If you're in Long Beach I would definitely make a pit stop here ! read more

New to herbal remedies and found this amazing place! They are so helpful and I will definitely be back soon!

Great selection, knowledgeable staff, and both of those statements are incredible understatements. Greed Wisdom is simply wonderful and if you're curious about anything they offer I would say; GO! I wondered about it for a while and after going only wish I had checked it out sooner. :) read more

Very impressed when my daughter took me here recently-extensive assortment and clearly revolving around education as the staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. The real deal! read more

Hi been here a couple times and I never get tired of this store they have a Lot natural supplements similar to sprouts market but even better because the lady Julie explain it to you how to use them how to make certain amounts I love it. I would love to take one of her herbalist classes. I have an a hold because I mean work in a school for me it's a little tough but as soon as I get a chance definitely in rolled highly recommend this store. read more

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So it does feel especially silly that I never wrote a review for Green Wisdom, given we've been there a *bunch* since they opened, for different things - I'm extremely happy to have such a good herbal shop near us. They have a *huge* menu of different herbs and things, that you can get just bagged up by itself, or made into tinctures, room sprays, etc (as appropriate), all for totally reasonable prices. And equally importantly, they're also experts at knowing exactly what everything is *for*, so if you come in with, say, a specific type of pain, they'll make you a tincture blend for it, and it'll probably help! Everyone we've talked to there (including the owner, more often than not) has been *super* knowledgeable, and just, super *excited* to help people find what they're looking for. (Whether it's for health, for tea, to make your house smell good, or occasionally, even herbs we need for recipes! Obviously it isn't specifically a culinary-focused list, but it is a giant list of herbs, many of them edible :D.) They also have a bunch of great craft candles, a bunch of great incense, different pre-made blends of things for different purposes, some great herbals teas, smokeable blends for different purposes, stuff for your hair and your skin, etc. It's not a large shop, but they cover a lot of ground. They even carry a variety of sizes of empty spray and dropper bottles for your own use (I coopted a few of those for my home bar use - and a couple of their all-natural, supposedly "digestif" bitters, too!) They also have a small herbal vendor market on Saturday once a month that's a lot of fun, with various rotating free classes on different subjects. Notably, if you're a foodie (you probably are, if you're here), yesterday I went to their first in a series of tea classes (which finally got me to get of my butt and write this review), wherein their resident tea expert is going to go through each style of tea (this month was white tea, next month will be green, and so on). Drank some really cool, interesting teas, and learned a lot about white tea! Might have to check out more of the classes next time, but I'm definitely planning on going to all of the tea classes if I'm around. Really glad we have this place in our neighborhood! read more

Charming, small business located in an easy-to-find spot. Had most of everything I needed, and the list of dried herbs sold provided to me was very helpful for finding what I needed! There were a lot of interesting little trinkets that I didn't need, but definitely tempted me to spend more money. It's pretty far from where I live, but I would come back again! Great spot for witchy and pagan needs alike. The only complaint I have about this business is that customer service was a bit cold to me - I didn't feel very welcomed by the person working there. The pamphlets and posters attached to the corkboard next to the front door definitely made me feel safe in there, though; it's a great place for those who may be currently persecuted by the current administration. read more

Absolutely loved this place. The shop is super organized and clean. The staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I was looking for some herbs for a bath ritual and was helped right away. I was able to find everything I needed. There was one herb they did not carry. Julie got on the phone right away to see if another shop carried the herb. Unfortunately they too were out of it. She then suggested a local market where I was able to find the herb. I called my friend right away to tell her about this place. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for herbs by the ounces. read more

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Beautiful little shop filled with amazing products! I highly recommend you come on by. These products make for lovely gifts.

So much good! The owner seemed super knowledgeable and I just wanted everything in there

I love this place!! I feel like a kid in the candy store lol. So much goodies at Green Wisdom, I can't wait to go back next week. Great customer service and overall a great experience. Please check out Green Wisdom, you won't be disappointed. Health is wealth!! read more

This place is unique and definitely worth it to check out! The owner is the kindest and most knowledgeable about herbs along with making her own tea blends, tinctures, baths blends etc. Natural soaps, shampoos, candles, incense, chocolates just to name a few. Pretty easy parking. I Enjoy bringing my own jars to fill for high quality teas/herbs, and you do get a discount for this. They offer workshops too, although I haven't attended any. read more

Amazing!!! It's a amazing experience! I had insomnia leg cramps etc. Owner recommended varied teas and I feel so much better. Corrected my concerns!!! read more

This shop is lovely! Herbs/teas, Resin, Incense, Soap, natural medicine, oils, books... i could go on, but you should go in! The shopkeep is knowledgeable and excited about their work. And issue you may have they can custom make a roller or bottle for you! I had a thyme roll on for acne that works WONDERS. 10/10 will come back! They also carry nice Herbal cigarettes! read more

endless amazing things to say about this store. anytime i need a gift for my friends wellness or my own, i go here read more

Great little herb store with very knowledgeable staff. Julie is incredibly kind and passionate about herbs and has great recommendations for all kinds of uses. Really well stocked (and they will also find things they don't have in stock for you.) read more

This place is a hidden gem for those looking for holistic care! The staff was super helpful and kind, and they had all that I needed.

Julie is kind and knowledgeable. You really can't beat that combination. I love all small business owners who are passionate and excited about the service they are able to provide. Oh, and they are very affordable! You can't beat that combination! read more

Kelly and Rekara were amazing! A dear friend recommended this store to me while I have been navigating anxiety/depression and wanting to stop taking prescription medicines before I got too deep in. I went in here and met Kelly first, who was so attentive and I could just see the wheels turning as she listened while I described my experience. She was so thorough in explaining why she was choosing each component of a custom loose leaf tea blend she was making me. She was also so helpful in recommending a few tinctures, and providing thorough instructions on when, how, and how much to take. While I had her ear, I began to talk about my son's eczema and respiratory problems. In comes Rekara! As they discussed a custom bath mix for my son, I showed them LabCorp bloodwork of all his environmental allergies. Kelly and Rekara were both SO well versed in their field, that they knew exactly what to leave out based on the plant relationships between his active allergies and herbal remedies. Rekara triple checked the list as she made the bath mix and a tincture for him. It truly was like talking to two doctors - except these ones listen, chat, and don't rush through your "appointment." I haven't stopped singing their praises to anyone who will listen, and I have a running mental list of ailments to get their input on. I can't recommend this team enough. read more

This isn't just a shop. It is also a school, apothecary, and community hub. The owner is one of the kindest, most vibrant and intelligent people I have ever encountered. What's not to like? read more

I didn't catch the name of the employee who helped, but she was very helpful and friendly. This place has everything!!!!! Highly recommend read more

First time visiting this place and I absolutely adored it. The owner, Julie was very welcoming. She took her time with me and explained the benefits of the herbs that I purchased. I originally went in with a list of herbs that I wrote down for a lingering cough, however, Julie suggested some others herbs after we dug deeper into my issue. My cough has most definitely subsided so I know the tea is working. I'll be back soon for more to keep this cough away! read more

THE BEST herb shop out there! So affordable, great offerings, and incredibly knowledgeable staff. I often see community members sharing what they are experiencing to the the owner (Julie, I think), who always is filled with herbal wisdom and thoughtful guidance. Green Wisdom is an important healer for the LB community and I'm so grateful it's only a few mins away from me! read more

LOVED this fantastic gem in Long Beach! I stopped in on my way out of Long Beach and I am glad I did. I met Julie (I think, please forgive me if I get your name wrong! I have a terrible memory with names! Terrible!!) and her energy was amazing! She explained a lot of the herbs I was buying (and where some were grown) and let me know she does ship also since I am out of the area! Super cute store that had everything I came for as I am starting my beginner herb apothecary. Thank you Julie for making me feel welcome and sharing your knowledge! read more

How lucky are we to have such a gem right in our neighborhood. Wonderful inventory, staff and ambience.

One of the best herb/plant/candle/tea/book shops I have ever been to, thanks to a friend's recommendation. Customer for life! Loved it. You will not be disappointed. read more

If you are a budding plant geek and want to learn more about plant medicine and medicine making - clinical Herbalism - traditional western Herbalism then check out Julie James. I took her 6 week course on Herbal Healing for WOMBYN last spring while I was in another herbal apprenticeship program elsewhere. Julie James blew my mind with her knowledge and as soon as her enrollment opened for her one year apprenticeship program, I jumped at it. I wanted to expand my herbal studies, having focused on folk medicine rooted in the wise woman Tradition, I wanted to learn more and dive deeper in herbal medicine. Julie is amazing and her apothecary is wonderful. Stop by check out her selection of plant books, herbal remedies and more. She holds weekly classes and special courses aside of her one and two year apprenticeship programs. She is such a wonderful mentor and is active in the herbal community, speaking at events like the Terra Vita Herbal Symposium & Good Medicine Confluence. She came highly recommended to me by Herbalist Jim McDonald when I spoke to him about taking his herbal energetics course in Michigan. I actually wanted to commute for the span of four months to take his course and he suggested based on knowing how difficult it could be getting there that I seek Julie James. I'm so glad that he pointed her my way as did a friend who had taken her course and the current teacher from another herbal program that I was in. If you want to learn about Herbalism and not the woowoo stuff then you will find your cup will spill over with knowledge that Julie speaks! She's amazing and makes amazingly yummy medicine! If you need tinctures, bulk herbs come to Green Wisdom! In our apprenticeship program, we are working hands-on in the community garden, harvesting plants and making medicine - learning the many ways of medicine making. We have hours both in the garden and in class. Learning so much about the plants! I love Julie and urge anyone who has a budding interest to seek her class out! On a side note there are many other "herbal apprenticeships" out there, I highly recommend Julie James. Check out her Monday Plant Meditations followed with plant monographs so you can get a peek into how knowledgeable she is and is so sharing of her wisdom. read more

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Heaven sent. Had one of the greatest shopping experience here. Almost everything is organic and you can feel the high vibration of the herbs. From jamaican castor oil, mushroom blends (reishi, cordyceps, lions mane) yoni herbs, sleep aid, stress aid products. Everything I needed they had in the store. I was blown away. If yoire visiting Long Beach, this is a shop I highly recommend, even if you dont know what to shop for. You will find something that will help you in your health and journey. I really appreciate Julia's presence and support in finding something to help me move through a blockage. Her knowledge and passion will inspire you. I love her openness to help without pressure to buy a product. Very positive vibes and care-free environment. 100/10! :-) Go support the small businesses! read more