Great local Chinatown pharmacy with many Chinese medicines and traditional herbs weighed by hand!read more

I absolutely love Culture Connection 360. I absolutely love the whipped shea butter; it keeps my…read moreskin wonderfully moisturized and has an incredible scent. The staff here are very knowledgeable about the products and are always ready to help you find the perfect item for your needs. This store is truly fantastic and offers excellent products.

Need all your essential and healthy needs? This is the place. Local and helpful with a rewards…read moreprogram. They have items ranging from natural deodorant and toothpaste to incense, sea moss, and more. A great spot for wellness essentials and supporting local businesses.

This place is the ONLY shop I've ever found in Chicago and suburbs that carries what I used to…read morepurchase when I lived in the city several years ago. I am about to make a 35 mile trip just to pick up some product. Thank you for being the best out there Life Spring!

I shopped at Life Springs quite a bit when I lived nearby…read more Since then I have moved quite a distance away and dont have a good health food store in my area, so I am forced to buy online. Today after putting in a good sized online order, I was curious to check how prices lined up with Life Spring. I still have some containers of supplements I bought when I was last in the area so I was able to make comparisons. TO MY SURPRISE, THE PRICES AT LIFE SPRING WERE EQUAL OR LESS THAN THE ONLINE SUPPLIERS THAT I THOUGHT WOULD HAVE BEEN CHEAPER! So, to anyone tempted to save money and buy online, forget it! You will do as good or better with Life Spring! Plus, you will be dealing with some real nice local people who deserve your business!

My husband goes here and I wanted to go and grab some teas. You have to make an appointment to see…read moreLisa personally for an evaluation and recommendation of herbs so I will plan on doing that soon! The store is filled with herbs for really any ailments that you may have. It's a good starting point and I recommend you learn eastern medicine or have some sort of education on it prior to going so you know what to grab if shopping.

I get they were busy. But it was just depressing how clear it was they didn't want to help me, when…read moreI even called in advance to see, and they said that they *would* be able to help me figure out what I needed... but I'm glad they are here helping, as best they can, so many sick people to hopefully actually cure their diseases naturally. I got the sense that if you make an appointment with their dr Lisa, they'll be more thorough and even explain things and give dietary advice (no fried, spicy, inflammatory foods). She was out for the holidays though so I couldn't make an appointment to see her. I do think many of the herbs can be purchased elsewhere; some for cheaper, some not. Also, just a heads up - when I opened the Bravo Tea teabags they recommended that I bought, they were so tiny - it seemed like with hardly any herb in them - but measured out, it is a bit less than a full teaspoon, which is about what many herbalists recommend for most herbs.

Came here for help after 1) years of being failed by western medicine 2) healthcare system being so…read morebad and evil i'm now entirely uninsured but if you can believe it I still need help with my wellness! The employees gave me space to look around and when I asked for help they went right to work asking me needed questions to figure out what would be best for me. I'm drinking the Blood and Qi vitality tea 3x daily for my symptoms and will be back after for more advice!

This was my first visit to Nam Bac Hang. The store looked clean and well organized, so I purchased…read moreabout $100 worth of American ginseng. However, when a female employee packaged my order, she took the ginseng to the back instead of packing it in front of me. After I got home, I noticed the ginseng appeared to contain pieces of noticeably different quality. I do not have proof that anything was switched, but the experience left me with a very negative impression. I would recommend that customers carefully check their ginseng and ask for it to be packaged in front of them. Unfortunately, I will not be purchasing ginseng from Nam Bac Hang again.

While searching for mastic gum or bitter kola, I visited Larrabee Herbs and Health Center, which…read morehappened to be near a Whole Foods I recently visited for the same products. I had no idea Larrabee Herbs existed until I found it via Google Maps. I wondered about parking prior to visiting, as the storefront sits along W North Ave, but it ended up not being an issue. There is a small parking lot right outside the building on N 76th Ct, with a decent number of spots for the number of customers they get. Keep in mind that parking is also available along W North Ave if those spots are ever filled. After entering, I immediately started looking for the products I needed while an employee helped another customer at the register. Once he finished, he immediately asked me if I needed any assistance, and of course, I took him up on it. The employee was very informative about which products were available, as well as when the items I was looking for would arrive, as they were in high demand. All the items were displayed in alphabetical order, making it easy to find what I needed. I ended up purchasing 1-ounce bags of kola nut, licorice root, black walnut leaf, and cloves, since my original target products were not available. I really loved everything I discovered about what I purchased. All of them have wonderful results in combating bacteria in the stomach, and I hope to incorporate a few of them regularly into my dietary routine. As for kola nuts, I learned that they are caffeine-rich seeds from the African cola tree that are used to boost energy, enhance metabolism, and aid digestion. Containing around 2% caffeine, they act as a central nervous system stimulant, reducing fatigue and boosting mental alertness. Licorice root helps eradicate bacteria, especially alongside medical treatments. It inhibits bacterial growth, soothes inflamed tissues, and boosts protective stomach mucus. Other benefits include contributing to healthy skin and relieving colds and coughs. Black walnut contains compounds--particularly juglone in the hulls--that exhibit antibacterial, antiviral, and antiparasitic properties. Studies also show that regular consumption reduces inflammation and inhibits associated gastric damage, making it a promising nutritional approach. Lastly, cloves! Out of all the herbs I found, the cloves made me smile because they do wonders for the body that I had no idea about. It was the first of the herbs I had with dinner, and I really loved the smell of it. The taste sent chills through my body as I heated a small portion to drink for the evening. Cloves also inhibit bacterial growth and reduce the inflammation it causes in the stomach. I am very pleased to say that Larrabee Herbs and Health Center has played a key role in helping me take better control of my health. I will surely visit again, whether for these exact herbs or others. ~ Live. Laugh. Love. ~ Thomas G

Great people and excellent products! So grateful they are in the area. They have great adviceread more

I can't thank Alkaline Healing Herbs and Ms. Coralee enough for the incredible support and…read morelife-changing recommendations. I was facing a daunting battle with cancer, and Ms. Coralee's expertise made all the difference. Her recommendations for specific herbs were spot-on and played a pivotal role in my journey to becoming cancer-free. I'm beyond grateful for her knowledge and guidance. Not only did she recommend the right herbs, but she also provided unwavering support throughout the process. The results speak for themselves--I am now cancer-free, and I owe a significant part of my recovery to Ms. Coralee and the Alkaline Healing Herbs shop. The quality of service and care they provide is unparalleled. I wholeheartedly endorse Alkaline Healing Herbs to anyone seeking natural remedies and guidance on their health journey. Thank you, Ms. Coralee, and the entire team, for changing my life for the better. You're a beacon of hope and healing.

Love this place. They have amazing products and the owners are soooo nice and helpful!read more

Staff is always helpful. If it's not in the shelf ask. Support local business. My go to health…read morefoods store.

I love this spot, I've been goin here for some time now. I would split between coming here and…read moreLeNora's further south (when I had my vehicle). For my current situation Kudus is greatly convenient, transportation wise The staff, those that have been there for a while are very personable and helpful with relevant questions. Don't know any of their names, other than I address the the owner as "Young Fella." I will admit that I wish certain prices were lower, however, literally EVERYTHING has increased with consumable goods. I recommend them to folks, and suggest to others

Oh my! What a wonderful adorable charming store! I had an hour to browse all the stores in this…read moreneighborhood and ended up spending the full hour at this store alone. I couldn't stop gathering gifts for friends - soaps, perfumes, etc. Personally, it's so good to know we have a store in Chicago that's specializes in natural/ alternative solutions to health issues - from teas to supplements, and so many formulations with clean ingredients. I can't wait to return!

Saw this location online and it looked neat we went. There are so many items and I mean so many to…read morechoose from. I liked that it as organized very clean.