I live a block away from Rainbow and I've seen it go through some ups and downs, especially during the pandemic with low inventory, for example. But today it is as awesome as ever and my go to for vitamins and herbs. There are some extremely knowledgeable folks behind the herb counter, and very kind people at that. It's a great place for natural shampoos, soaps, honeys, herb-based chocolates, household products in addition to all of the vitamins and tinctures as well. AND they have an amazing loyalty program that has saved me a fair chunk when I'm ready to spend big. In short, I love Rainbow and I hope that it remains there forever, helping people use the power of plants to heal. read more

I'm going to start this by saying, I really hate giving out negative reviews. I also waited to write this review until I gave Rainbow Natural Remedies a few more chances. But unfortunately, today's visit will be my last. I came into the store with a general idea of what I wanted to purchase. There were 3 employees working and only one other customer in store. I didn't receive a greeting, any acknowledgment, or even a smile - nothing. I felt like my presence was a nuisance. Their selection of products is vast and impressive (+1 star), but overwhelming if you don't know exactly what you're looking for. I would be more knowledgeable of what to buy if staff would be helpful and open to questions. I walked up to someone stocking a shelf with products in my hands, said "excuse me?" to ask for help, and the person just scooted away without looking at me. Yeah, no. After walking a lap around the store trying to get anyone's attention, I waited near the register with products hoping they would at least try to cash me out. Nothing again. I waited 3-5 minutes without anyone coming to help or even a "I'll be right with you" although there were workers on the floor. I just put my products away and left. I can't support an establishment that prides itself on high vibes and wellness but makes their customers feel like sh!t. Today's experience has been consistent with the past 2-3 other times I've been in and I won't be returning. read more

lovely people. Seems like a little post-election sage smudging is in order, and they have a great selection. Open and friendly and community-minded. Kathy read more

This is a wonderful natural health store. Nice ambiance and they carry very good brands, some of which are hard to find.

Beautiful store with a lot of good herbs, got a sage, mist, and herb mix here. It was pleasure to talk to people here as well! read more

Rainbow Natural Remedies - Health Markets Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Healthcare, self-care, my goto for bulk herbals, spices, and more. They have a decent amount of bulk herbals (lion's mane, mugwort, dandelion root). Prices are good too. Pro-tip: buy what you need and go often. They replenish stock so your supply is fresh. As a Pagan and witch, I appreciate the variety. Shop small, shop local. Take some time to walk through the store. They have *a lot* squirreled away in different corners. You can get storage jars, loofa, soaps and some witchy products. Staff is helpful but always busy. Plan your trip. read more

Been a great shop for many years Good prices. Ethically sourced. Always get good attention from the staff

I popped by to pick up a supplement recommended by my acupuncturist and was helped right away! The staff were friendly, warm and and so helpful, comparing and contrasting a variety of the same supplements produced by different entities, taking into consideration my needs and the reasons for the supplements. A clean and well-organized space, it seems you can find just about everything there! read more

super cute shop! good vibes and a nice selection of spiritual and health stuff like crystals, tarot, candles, tinctures etc!

I've probably gone past this place a bazillion times and never thought to walk in for a looksie. The front has that nice natural store of neighborhood look & feel to it. I spontaneously stopped by here on my way to Sugar Plum for some treats. On the inside, it definitely felt much bigger and elongated towards the back. Much of the expansive selection includes brands/products not seen at other natural health stores, big or small, in the Puget Sound area. "An eco-friendly toothbrush from Germany? Cool." "An immune-boosting healthy, non-sweetened bulk powdered chai w/ mushrooms? Interesting." I was pleasantly impressed with this selection of healthy goods spanning many categories (body, oral, household, health, etc). Note: it's a mixture of non-vegan and vegan items. There were 2 gals working that evening. The one who cashiered me and provided insight on the chaga chai powder was nice & friendly and I could tell she seemed naturally intrigued by my interest in inquiring about the chai ingredients new to me. read more

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Great selection! Lots of teas, both medicinal and just plain old drinkin' ones, lots of cruelty-free cosmetics and body products, lots of oils and herbs. There are several options for most products at several price points. I was able to find a small vial of tea tree oil for my healing cartilage piercing for less than $6. I didn't interact with the staff so I can't comment on the quality of service, but everything else was great. I'll definitely keep this place in mind for future naturopathic needs. read more

This place is awesome! I stumbled upon here randomly during the street fair and am glad I did. Suffering from various health issues I like to do my best in using natural products to remedy. Bulk herbs, teas, oils, and supplements for all sorts of things. I was able to find several items I couldn't find elsewhere. The staff is super friendly and was able to help answering several of my questions and even provided recommendations. They even have stuff for your pets! It's quite a large store so I suggest looking over all the awesome things they supply! read more

I had so much fun browsing and looking through a large selection of natural/herbal products for a make-at-home body scrub. Although prices may be more expensive than other supermarket chains, this store has a lot of variety for you to choose from and is definitely an excellent local store to visit if you are looking for something organic/local or any sort of good health/non chemical products. I ended up buying organic coconut oil, organic raw honey, honey scooper and eucalyptus concentrated oil for around $45....not the most frugal prices but I really enjoyed the experiences seeing different options and asking their staff about some other products (their staff are really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and would not hesitate to provide you with more information about the products you are interested in!) while shopping in there! :) It's definitely one of the few friendly local stores that I wish would never go out of business because of the expansion of giant supermarket/stores in the area these days! read more

Shout out to the stellar staff at Rainbow Natural! I went in for their wonderful bulk lotion (soooo good!), and upon checking out was given a lovely 2oz custom tea blend for free! They created it to hand out to clients during the election. Its called, "We'll Get Through This, an herbal self-care tonic to relieve stress and anxiety during the election". Thanks Rainbow! :) read more

There's so much packed into this small shop! Sometimes, I will take a detour on my walk just to come inside and browse. Such good vibes in here! I have gotten some of my candles and crystals from this store. read more

Came in for allergies - left with some bee pollen, nettles, and homeopathic drops of Washington specific allergens, as well as some tea to help with anxiety. I was very pleased with how helpful the staff was in answering my questions, showing me the options for my needs and just with the general variety of options for any ailment. Oh, and if you aren't pleased with your purchase, you can return within 30 days with your receipt! If you're just looking for tea, this is also the place to come, so many different types of loose leaf that they mix in house! read more

Rainbow Natural Remedies - 1 oz of nettles - $1.85, Allergy drops - $20, and .5 ounce of bee pollen - $0.82 - Health Markets Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love this place not the customer service. I had a couple questions. It was hard to get the attention of the individuals working. I have been coming here for years now and the service is just meh ! I'll be back because it's close to my home. read more

One of my favorite spots to grab whatever I need to help cure what ails me. Fair prices for natural products and extremely pleasant staff. Recently needed some feverfew tea for my migraines and while they didn't have the exact brand I normally buy, they offered up a great alternative. I love Rainbow! read more

Excellent high-quality herb and supplement store.. AND MORE. You can get many herbal, old-school health formulations and teas. If you need some advice, the staff is knowledgeable and steers towards your needs not towards higher prices. Locally owned and operated. I believe they also offer appointments for Naturopathic consultation - Inquire at the back desk. The only major downside is the store's staff lacks consistency in providing this STELLAR quality and service. There are several wonderful, helpful, informed and friendly staff and also few strays in the mix that are either overbearing and/or nonexistent. That said, I go for the high quality items, and they really do deliver. They are very open-minded, very knowledgable, and know bucket-loads about products, suppliers, and processes... So if you are looking for some hard to find item, look no further. They will in some case, special order or put you in touch directly with the supplier. Also you can wear makeup that doesn't pollute your body, Rainbow offers many healthy health and beauty products that are petroleum and chemical-additive free. read more

This place really stands out as a natural remedies store but also as a cosmetic store, and retail shop! They really have a bit of everything here, greeting cards, burdock blend, makeup, essential oils, and the list goes on and on. Rainbow remedies is my first stop shop, and I definitely wish more people knew about this place as it has almost everything! Staff is always happy to help and incredibly knowledgeable! So happy to have this on the hill! read more

Be careful of what you share here. Visited to get help with a very personal health issue that I discussed privately with one of the "professionals" later to find she is friends with my employer and told her everything. I feel completely violated. Tried talking to the owner but he said just to email him and brushed me off. read more

These guys always seem to have what I need I have been looking all over for 2 days now for Cayenne Pepper in a capsule form, I'm sure GNC or one of them big chain places have it but I didn't want to leave the hill, Cayenne is good for pain I am told, and is a good anti inflammatory with out the side effects so gonna try it out and I would rather support local if I can so went in here today and sure enough they had what I wanted read more

This place is my new best friend. Herbs and supplements are great, but what I REALLY love about Rainbow is their selection of natural beauty products. They have a few products that I wouldn't touch (since they have less than ideal ingredients in them), but they also have a lot of really great products from local companies. They have awesome soaps, healthy toothpaste, non-lethal deodorant and anti-perspirant, a variety of healthy lip balms (my favorite is Island Thyme - they also carry some of their other products), sun screen, makeup (Zuzu Luxe, which is vegan, natural, and really great looking on, especially compared to the icky mineral makeup that everyone insists is the healthiest way to go), body and hand lotion, shampoo and conditioner, feminine hygiene products, and even babycare products. I don't usually venture out of the skincare section, but I could spend hours in there (and frequently do) just looking at and smelling everything. I don't usually ask for help, but when I do, the staff is really friendly and helpful. It is (by far) the best store in Seattle that I have found for natural beauty products, and I have done a lot of searching. There are still some products that they don't carry that I am willing to order online, but if I need a new healthy product in a pinch, you can bet your bum they'll have some good options. read more

This a great place to find any tea, herb, supplement, and more. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Worth a visit! They also carry rare/hard to find herbs. Overall, a great shop! Just a note, Although this store is next to Rainbow Grocery and they share a similar name, they are completely separate (different owners, management etc.) to my knowledge. don't be confused by some posts referring to "Rainbow Grocery". Hope that helps. :) read more

I really want to like this place. They have great products but the customer service is crap. I went in today. I'M THE ONLY CUSTOMER and no hi until well after 5 minutes. Even then it seemed that I was more of a bother. The two employees stayed in the back area chatting among themselves. Again had to ask were to go to pay. The only things said to me were the total and do you want a bag. No "how's your day going?" Nothing, just crickets. And also again no thanks, bye or have a nice day. I work in retail too. If I was to ignore customers like that I'd be in serious trouble. Come on managers/owners. I love your products not so much your people. read more

This store is one of those wonderful discoveries for me: I got here out of curiosity by simply strolling the streets of that area of Cap Hill. The moment you walk in, you will relax. You will hear the water fountain trickling somewhere in the background. Also you will smell a really nice scent of lavender. The wood floors under your feet will make you fell comfortable. I almost felt like getting a massage treatment in the same space would be just so natural. The store itself has a more of a vintage quirky feel. My friend talked me into getting one of those relaxing herb bottles. I totally didn't believed in those (at that times) and just wanted to give in as he was really convincing that I should at least just give it a try. There is so many too choose from! Prices are very reasonable too: anywhere between $8 to $12. Later I was so surprised how strong they are! I took some before going to bed and got relaxed so quickly. Soon I was breathing normally and just listening to my calm breath relaxed me straight to sleep. I look forward to coming here again and checking out more of their remedies. This area of the Hill has a more calm, residential feel and it's very nice to walk around with plenty of restaurants and parks nearby. I highly recommend it! read more

Whatever you are looking for, this place has it! Easy to spend an hour just browsing all the fun stuff. Great spot for people who receive regular acupunctur to grab goods and get advice. read more

I love this place so much. The staff is so knowledgeable and friendly. They truly care about their customers.. One afternoon I stopped in looking for something that would help my husband with his arthritis pain. He suffers from young adult arthritis to which the doctors have preformed a hip operation and prescribed high dosages of pain killers, anti-inflammatories, and then stomach ulcer medication to counter act the affects the medications would have on his stomach. Stephanie (I think that was her name!) gave me loads of advice about inflammation and after I left another employee from Rainbow who I hadn't spoken to, called me offering her suggestions as well. I went home, did some additional research on my own and then returned to buy the one product they had suggested for inflammation, an extremely high dosage of Tumeric and Curcumin. That was four months ago and my husband is completely off all of his other medications and is even back to running his usual 10km/day. Thank you so much Rainbow staff... I can't tell you how much you've helped us!! And on a side note, I also love love love their bulk section of soaps, lotions, and additional home products. Bring your own jar (or buy one of theirs) and fill it up as you please. read more

I love that this place exists. Just being inside is therapeutic for me. But the last handful of times I've visited, the staff have been extremely unpleasant. One woman in particular has been very rude and condescending during every interaction I've had with her. The other employees stand behind the counter in the back talking to each other and ignoring customers, even when they're waiting to check out at the register. It's such a turnoff to customers, especially when you'd expect a place like this to have staff that are warm and genuine. read more

Love this place. Back in 2005 when I was poor and uninsured and thought I was getting an ear infection, I came here and was like "Make me something that will make me not have an ear infection." Some herbs for tea and a couple of little bottles of stuff later, I was cured! (Well, it took a couple of days of gargling tea, but whatever.) I have also come here for other kinds of loose herbs and everyone is always super nice. Sometime I'll get vitamins here, but generally I think it is really expensive, so I will try things from here and then if I like them, go online and order it for a better price. They also have a great selection of books and stuff. I actually got my last calendar/planner thing here and it is great. I love coming by here just to look--and sometimes do some "impulse buying." It is always a great experience. read more

This shop was great! I was in town for a wedding and needed something for my motion sickness. The staff helped me find several options and they were well priced. read more

The best natural goods store on capitol hill. I regularly come here to pick up shower water filters, herbal extracts, awesome created-in-store teas, aromatherapy inhalers, cosmetic products (hair, deodorant), blank gel caps, empty cosmetic jars and spray bottles for make-at-home products. You get the idea. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and will go out of their way to help you. They leave you alone to shop at your leisure unless you indicate you need help. I like that over pushy salespeople. And for the woo woo-inclined, the store has great vibes. :) read more

I'm thankful that this shop exists close to my home, but honestly, my experiences with their employees have been so hit and miss, I'll walk to the Co-op or Sugar Pill instead. I come in to Rainbow Remedies when I'm not feeling well and I know what I'm looking for---a tincture or a supplement. I just want a normal check out experience---I don't even need exuberance, but it would be nice if whoever's working there didn't act like I was a burden to them when I need to pay for a product or two (to be fair, I think the managers might be at fault here too). Seriously, I worked as a cashier for years. I don't have high expectations, but being given the silent treatment or treated with annoyance with I need to check out---are you kidding me? It's hard for you to go to the cash register when someone wants to pay? Forget it, I'll go somewhere else. read more

This place is great! They have an amazing tea selection, something for any ailment or just for enjoyment. I really appreciate the wide variety of cruelty-free (non-animal tested) products as well. Cruelty-free, natural hair dye is hard to come by. The Clinic as my favorite part though. Attached to the store is Dr. Jones' clinic; she's amazing. She has done wonders for me and my daughter and some how managed to get my daughter to open up to her ailments the way no other doctors has. read more

I really, really want to love this place. It's super close to me, very large for an apothecary, and has so much fun stuff! plus, the bulk section is the best for self-care products on the hill. however, i've never once been greeted by an employee and always end up waiting to check-out for so long that i've had to leave twice without purchasing my goods. the employees aren't very personable, either, unless trying to sell you something which is very opposite of the culture behind apothecaries. if you're looking for a white-washed, overpriced (seriously, price-check items there online with other places nearby before purchasing- they up-charge a TON), and lonely experience then this is the place for you! otherwise, head to madrona or the herbalist. both close and far more personable! read more

I'd been in a few times to buy supplements with a neutral experience, but it was my last trip in that really made it stand out. I was having some serious back pain and had tried about everything to make it go away. I did not want to go to my normal MD to get a muscle relaxer that would just mask the problem until I stopped taking it. I was hoping for some type of arnica creme/gel/rub/you-get-the-idea and a very empathetic employee helped me find just what I was looking for. She also suggested taking tablets to help with the inflammation. After this, she spent about 20 minutes showing me some various stretches that had helped with her own similar back pain and ways to minimize the pain on the long flight I had to take the next day. It was way above and beyond what she needed to do but she seemed like she really wanted to help and that is why I so highly recommend this place! read more

Good selection, helpful staff. Rainbow is my go-to spot for oils, herbs, body care, basically everything.

Needing a nearly last minute Christmas gift, I called to make sure they carried the oils I was looking for - as well as diffusers. Not only did they confirm, as I was coming from Kitsap County (2ish hour drive, or ferry ride and 20 min of driving), I was offered (and sent) text pictures of the areas of interest. My final concern was new puppy, too young to stay home alone, I wanted to be sure I could see him from where I would park to find out they are dog friendly as well which made the final decision that I was making the trek. Prices were in the range expected, and the store was well laid out, clean and airy (not cramped at all) making it very comfortable. The above and beyond for me however, were the offer (and follow through) of pictures so I could see what they had - Wish I got his name, but thank you. No store or shop has ever offered that and to be honest, it made all the difference. read more

There's nothing like being completely ignored (not even a 'hello') in an otherwise empty establishment by two employees who have been quietly following me around for 15 minutes that makes me refuse to give a business my money. Their selection is good but not good enough to be ignored and followed while I shop. read more