cambridge naturals is one of my favorite stores and i've only been once! it's filled with all…read morenatural products, from herbs & teas to grocery items to supplements, to home goods, cleaning products, pet products, beauty products and more! i was searching for supplements and there was a gentleman who seemed to know what he was looking for beside me, and i asked him for advice on some products. he took the time to explain a few benefits of certain products, and he was so kind! then we introduced ourselves, and it turned out, it was michael, the co-founder of cambridge naturals! what a pleasure, he showed me a picture of himself & his wife from 1974 when they started the store. i could tell he knew what he was doing when he was searching for supplements. i spent a good amount of time in here, and they have so many amazing products. i found the staff to be super helpful and if you're interested in natural and local health conscious products, cambridge naturals is the place to be.

Pleasant place, but RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE. A bottle of apple cider vinegar is 8 bucks. A couple…read moreof doors down, you can get the identical brand at the supermarket for about 2 bucks. Dubious medicinal cures. All the foods are overpriced. Placebo medicine.Everything is so appealing till you look at the price tag. The jury's still out on cannabis gummies. The staff do answer questions but no one there is medically trained. In the 20th century and beyond, many lives have been saved by Western medicine. It just screams Cantabridgian "privilege."

This place was a lot larger than I expected, and they carry an unimaginable number of spices,…read moresauces, salts, pepper seasonings, teas, and grains, plus a smaller amount of coffee, dried mushrooms, marmalades/preserves/jams, honey, and oils. There's probably something for every kind of cuisine out there. I was quite happy to find that they had a special flavor of Japanese rice seasoning I couldn't find at Hmart and other Asian stores. I also ended up getting lavender flowers and yuzu marmalade to enhance and go with my matcha tea. Prices were very reasonable, and the staff were very friendly. I'll definitely be back for some specialty items!

We drove quite a bit just to shop at Christina's Spices! This shop is nestled in Inman Square and…read morecontains spices from all around the world. There are specialty spreads, sauces, nuts, beans, teas, etc. you can purchase as well. Speaking to the owner's son, he mentioned spices are purchased in the USA (that have been imported from other countries) and purchased directly from other countries as well. I visited this shop when it first opened maybe about 7-8 years ago. It was located near Christina's Homemade Icecream shop and didn't have as much stock. I'm so glad this establishment blossomed into a full spice library! One suggestion for the owners would be to label sections with spices by maybe country or curries vs marinades etc. I bought so many spices since we are never in the area. My purchases ranged from Thai green curry spice mix to goghugaru chilli flakes. What a delightful visit I had and I even picked up a few gifts for friends too!

I've grown up seeing and hearing this name as it's a staple in the Chinese community. After seeing…read moremy PCP and running a few tests but to no solution, I've decided to give this alternative a chance. I constantly have low energy and feel sluggish even after 8 hours of sleep. The doctor looks at me and already mentioned that I have a water retention issue. He read my pulse and noted a kidney problem which I was surprised he knew before even asking me a single question. He wrote up a script for some natural herbs for me to try for 7 days and it just be working because I've been urinating more with the same amount of water that I normally drink. I did feel better after taking the herbs on the third day.

I've been going to Nam Bac Hong for about 15 years on and off! They have helped me get off of…read moreopioids, recover from a tympanoplasty, and help me with my back pain. Currently, I'm seeing them for the residual effects of Covid! My lungs are extremely congested. I do acupuncture, herbal medicine (herb form), and energy work!

I'm new to Chinese herbal medicine, and Shing Hong has been my first experience with it so far - I…read moream starting to keep this practice as a regular part of my health routine. I came for an initial consult and have been following up every month or so. The owner is a very relaxed, calming presence. For the consult he listened to my pulse and checked my skin & tongue. From there he can see what's going on in your body and how to fix & prevent symptoms. The herbal remedies he has provided so far have been beneficial for me. To be honest, I was pretty nervous that he was able to sense my high stress the first time I met him... but once he heard my pulse, he knew what I was going through and was really helpful. The consult itself is no cost, but you purchase the herbal medicines. For me, he recommended capsules since that's what my body would respond best to. For others, he can brew the herbs so you can take in a liquid form - which absorbs faster too. Everyone is different, so what's recommended for me won't be the same for others. Pricing for remedies differs. Depending on what's prescribed, it can go from $5-$60. There is also a language barrier since I don't speak Chinese, but he had the google translate app! If you're curious about Chinese herbal medicine, I would definitely recommend trying Shing Hong Trading out.

Great selection of Chinese herbs, very helpful staff, my new source for Chinese medicine.read more

I'm a believer in eastern medicine. I've had issues that western medicine said I'd have to take for…read morelife. Not with eastern medicine. I've been coming here for 5 months and had kidney stones completely disappearing. Body aches that is going away. Dr Bhutti is an amazing person, she has been doing this for over 50 years. She cares for each patient like no doctor I've ever had. I drive 3.5 hours just to come here. The herbs that she gives you don't taste the greatest but that's to be expected. I don't even comprehend every aspect of eastern medicine but I'm a firm believer in it. If you are worried about eastern medicine not working trust me it does but takes time to kick in. One day you're in pain and next thing you know it's gone.

I've been going to Dr. Bhutti for about 5 months now. I had prostate issues and a friend of mine…read morerecommended her. With help from her herbals, the problems were resolved. I'm still going to her for other issues. I find her straightforward, helpful, and thorough. Unlike Western medicine (which I also use), her herbals have had no side effects. I'd recommend her to anyone who is interested in trying Eastern medicine!

Dr. Dai provides holistic care and has been in practice many years and knows what she's talking…read moreabout. She wants to get to know you and understand your ailment/s and how to treat it. Her office is on the 3rd floor; small with little privacy - though I didn't mind so much that another patient sat right behind me while she asked me personal questions such as my physiological patterns. Accupunture is $70/visit and Chinese Medicine is $60/perscription The office is only open part-time: Tues, Thurs, and Sat 9a-5p.

This store has a large parking lot but was a bit smaller inside than I expected. Regardless, they…read morehad everything I was looking for. I picked up a "specialty foods" bag from them using the "too good to go" app. The bag was OK - it was filled with cheese - specifically, 3 blue cheeses. I picked up some other essentials too - milk, other cheese, eggs, and cottage cheese. I bought some hot dog buns to make chili cheese dogs and surprisingly, even tho the date was way in advance - the buns were stale. Service was fast and friendly. I would def. stop by this store again if I was in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to shop here.

One of the smaller locations (Harvard neighborhood) than some others, yet it's well laid out and…read moreeasy to get around. The staff is friendly and welcoming, creating a comfortable shopping environment from the moment you walk in. Customer service is top-notch. We needed Blueberries clean up (GrandBlessing couldn't wait and shared with the floor) and the employee cleaning up was very pleasant and helpful. I picked up new (to me) items from Mary Ruth - travel size daily vitamins, and wellness liquid supplements. Plus, the Prime member discounts are a nice bonus and make shopping here feel like a great value. Checkout was $175 with the discount-$115. A convenient and well-run store with a welcoming and engaging environment.

I happen upon Change Sheng Store on New Years Eve. I was picking up some food in Chinatown and…read morehappened to notice a well lit door leading into a basement. Being of the curious type, of course I took a peek to see what was down there. I opened the door and made my way down the extra narrow stairway. The further down the stairs I went, the more glass jars and plastic buckets of herbs I saw. Just as I reached the last step and stood safely in the store I was greeted by two wonderfully pleasant Asian women, you know just like your mom or grandmother. The selection of their herbs, dried flowers, dried mushrooms, rare berries and some Asian natural medical items was impressive. The women seemed so happy to show me around the store and answer all my questions. I did not arrive with a list of herbs I wanted/needed. However they had some Organic Goji Berries which I had to purchase since the Organic ones are far and few between. And I decided to treat myself with a treat of Korean Ginseng Candy imported from Korea which is another hard to find item. I will return when I need to replenish some herbs and teas to see what they have. The prices seemed to be very fair and the atmosphere was great thanks to the wonderful ladies who helped me out. They also had a wall covered with a large apothecary chest, so I assume but forgot to inquire if they mix herbs for you. My guess is most definitely :). Please put this shop on your next trip to Chinatown. FYI to enter store use the glass door located between the Gourmet Dumpling House and Quik Pic BBQ be careful entering the first step is a doozy. Lol. Enjoy‼‼

Our favorite shop in the north shore. Service is always amazing, and staff is super patient which…read moreis incredibly helpful since there are so many options and I always have a million questions. There are also several deals on any given day, and they have a cool rewards program. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Hey I had a very productive and positive experience with Kate she was very nice and respectful…read more Definitely recommend you guys to come here.

Picked up a great piece from here for a good deal. Staff was very helpful. Look forward to coming…read moreback soon.