Dragon Herbs

Superior products, excellent customer service and well organized and formatted website. I spoke with Joan today and she was knowledgeable, professional and personable. Best customer service, ever. You can actually talk with a human instead of waiting for a ton of computer options. Dragon Herbs has been offering excellent products for over 3 decades. Much thanks and kudos.

This is my favorite Dragon Herbs location. Beautiful tea bar, very innovative drinks, and always a wealth of knowledge behind the herb counter. Check it out if you haven’t been there!!!

I came in here today with a group of three clients that I am health coaching for a wellness class I teach in West Hollywood. In hopes to connect them with one of their herbal consultants and get more information about their herbs, we walked in and we met a wonderful herbal man with a degree in Chinese Herbalism named Donovan. He spent time privately with each of my clients, checking their pulse, their tongue and asking other questions that led him to recommend wonderful herbs for each individual. We all were treated with such respect and care and we all left with a big smile and new herbs to try. I am a huge fan of their herbs already, but I am excited for my clients to feel the powerful effects. Great overall experience! Thanks Donavan!

Not only is this my favorite Dragon Herbs location by far, it’s home to my all-​time favorite senior herbalist, Donavan Freberg (neck-​and-​neck with Susan!). (I love them all, but Donavan has been there for me and my chronically-​ill, PTSD-​afflicted girlfriend — as well as several high profile, celebrity clients who later went onto becoming major mail-​order customers and all-​around advocates for Dragon Herbs.)
On numerous occasions dating as far back as 2004, Donavan’s attentive presence and wide-​range of knowledge across numerous wellness disciplines (TCM, acupuncture, integrative psychology), has allowed him to quickly and effectively tune-​into a client’s issues and recommend a precise course of products and therapies that served their immediate needs (energy balancing, detoxing, mind clearing, pain reduction).
Many herbalists are merely intuitive while others are simply book smart taking just an intellectual approach to things. Donavan is that rare mix of both, a trait that has kept me coming back to Dragon Herbs again and again over the years.

I bought some sort of coffee replacement and the owner said if I didn’t like it I could return it. He was also very honest about telling me he didn’t have anything for High Blood Pressure. I appreceated this as he could have sold me something. Obviously a really decent person, hard to find today. I didn’t like the coffee replacement and he took it back so pleasantly. I also returned some pills to help me sleep that didn’t seem to do the job, and he was so nice about this, too. I bought some lovely tea there. If you want a great selection of tea, and honest advice on certain aspects of health, this is the place because of the charming owner.

Dragon Herbs has always been one of my favorite stores for herbs. I especially like when they had the tonic bar in Santa Monica (although the one in Beverly Hills is super nice too, just have to drive farther). The people who work there are cool and knowledgeable and almost always go above and beyond to help. I wished they were cheaper, but quality costs (they have some great sources for high-​quality herbs). Give it a shot if you want to feel healthy. Oh and one more thing, to the guy who is complainin about taxes: HERBS ARE CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTS, YO, SO ARE FULLY TAXABLE. THEY CHARGE THE SAME TAXES AS EVERYONE ELSE BUT BREAK IT DOWN FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL ENTITY! Sorry for caps, but lazy people who don’t research things bug me.

LOVE Ron Teeguarden’s Dragon Herbs! I have been buying herbs from Ron for a very LONG time (back in the 80s). Ron has always been the best and Highest quality for a surprising fair price by LA standards. His formulations have always worked for me. The store on Robertson is an oasis in LA and a must visit. Love to to sit in the big chairs at the tonic bar. Big Thank you to Gabriel for all your amazing and insightful help. I couldn’t recommend this place more!!! Also Ron is one of the few places that sells true/​real Deer Antler and it WORKS!

I cannot believe I haven’t written an review before. I was introduced to Dragon Herbs about 10 years ago when I was having issues with my weight due to birth control. I would go to the SM location. Well as I entered my 20s I kinda forgot about self care. I found my way back to this location about a year ago and am obsessed. They are so helpful! I take herbs regularly for energy and to help with my cycle. TMI I know. But deal w it.
I also came when I was sick and they gave me stuff to help with stomach aches and a cold.
And whenever I get a headache or migraine, I come and get an elixir: The Women’s Balance. It works EVERY time. Every time. I’ve also gotten an energy tonic.
The Gogi berries are so good! Also their Spring Dragon Tea!!!
They are SO helpful and kind and knowledgable.
MY FAVORITE PLACE!!!

I’m not a big believer in spending hundreds of dollars over creative medicine for just the sake of being cool and being part of the fad. I have taken Ayurvedic medicine since I was a kid and know that when you are sick though, such medicines always really help. This place is great for a lot of chinese medicine as such.
Staff/​Service: The staff was very courteous and knowledgeable. They prescribed to some pills (I haven’t tried them yet) and mentioned they have a 30 day return policy if the stuff I feel is not working. That was good.
Bar/​Ambiance: The ambiance is nice. The bar chair are something very unusual and there are TV videos mute in the background showing all the different herbs etc. The place is loaded and surrounded by herbs, berries, and bunny foo foo medicine you can think of.
Price: I do think some of the medicine, herbs, teas are overpriced here. But again, perhaps its the authenticity and the cost of bringing them here.
I was disapointed at one fact though. My partner ordered a coffee that was $ 4.50 which according to the menu already had FFT something. I got the bill and was charged $ 7 for the same thing. I didn’t question it assuming he must have asked them to add something. He hadn’t. We were already at the car and I didn’t want to go back to make the change. When you look at your bills, be very sure that you are charged the right amount.
There’s parking in the back. Some ready made teas and cold kombuchas are also served here.

My awesome friend who loves me took me here and introduced me to this place, knowing I would love it.
I was treated to an elixir with lots of Yin!!!
I am enjoying my wasabi nori seaweed and almonds, such a perfect snack to chill and eat while reading!!!
Perfect place to unwind and focus on health :-)

Surprised this place hasn’t been shut down by now. I am a believer in alternative and complimentary therapy but the employees here are walking a thin line of practicing medicine without a license. While I was there a woman came in who clearly needed a visit with a qualified mental health practitioner instead she was given a 10 minute «checkup» and was sold $ 300 worth of herbs without a mention of seeing an MD. I have a rare genetic blood condition was connected to a woman on the phone who recommended about $ 400 worth of herbs without seeing me or a disclaimer of go check with your hematologist or family practitioner. Very dangerous practices both for the shop and the customers.

Okay, just reading over the reviews, I’d just have to say that there’s too many folks who do not know SQUAT about how WONDERFUL Dragon Herbs is. First of all, Dragon Herbs technically has 4 locations (2 retail stores, a corporate headquarters in Mid-​Wilshire, plus a wear house for shipping). I’ve also «heard it through the grapevine» that they are planning to open another store in Soho (can’t wait to tell my NY friends)! Secondly, I ALWAYS get GREAT service from Dragon Herbs.
Most recently, it was in December, 2013. I was sick right before Christmas. My traditional doctor @Kaiser diagnosed me with «adult onset allergies» and advised me to take generic Claritin. Problem is, I still had mucus build up and other ‘issues.’ I called in and talked to Joan. She set me straight. Withn 2 days, my cynical teenage daughter picked up the mail and said, «Mom, you’ve got a package from JESUS, at Dragon Herbs?!!» Jesus’s herbs worked like a MIRACLE! Within DAYS, my sinuses were completely healed.
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Vegan food here rocks. I am a huge fan of this place.

Besides the amazing herbs and tonics you can get a mean cup of coffee here. Some of the best you’ll ever have. Highly recommend it for any coffee lovers.

Mmmm… I love this place! Just went with my boyfriend and Daniel made us some delicious teas that were restorative, healing and made with love… I can already feel the magic! Check it out, this lil gem should not be missed!

I’ve ordered herbs from here many times and have also been at both locations to ask more than my fair share of questions.
How good are Dragon Herbs? I don’t know. It is hard for me to compare the Dragon Herb products with other products (A/​B comparison, double blind, etc, etc) but usually I get results to help the condition that I am trying to help; not always. That’s really the bottom line. You have to get the right products, and you have to take them.
Regarding consultations, whether my discussion has been on the phone or in person, I always felt as though the consultant was listening to me and giving me reasonable feedback based on TCM theory and my situation. Yes, a couple of times the store was busy and the person can’t spend 10 minutes answering all of my questions educating me on TCM. However I will say that one time the consultant was slightly abrupt and I just said, «no problem, I’m here for help and I can and will wait». Thirty minutes later when the dust had settled, she bent over backwards helping me.
Regarding taxes, I think that depends on the product labeling and since the label I just looked at states Dietary Supplement, I believe that the state of CA requires taxes to be collected and paid to the Board of Equalization. If it is considered a food product, then there are no taxes. So bottom line is that I think it depends on labeling and classification of the product. But it is not like the store gets to keep the tax so I don’t think there is much motivation for them to decide to collect taxes. It seems like more of a burden than anything else. On another note, if you look at Jing Herbs, they charge tax as well.
I also eat mostly vegan (Cheese once in a blue moon) and one person at the store did not think that was helping my health. OK, that may be the truth and I accept that opinion. It may be a little harder to bring balance to an out of balance condition with a vegan diet. I don’t know but that seems like a reasonable conclusion to me. No worries, maybe adapt some Ayurveda food suggestions and see if it helps. For example, I started to eat more kicahri. I think the people are just trying to help by providing their understanding of how to achieve balance.

Dragon Herbs has the worst customer service. The barista who works there is arrogent, disrespectful and unfriendly. If you are vegan, vegetarian or a woman he will look down on you. Save you time and money and go somewhere else.

I LOVED Dragon Herbs — but BEWARE of the angry mean older lady with brown hair whose name begins with the letter «S»!
I have made a number of visits and have always found their staff delightful. Rose is an Angel, very kind, extremely knowledgeable and her herbal & treatment suggestions are right on target. Daniel is also great, kind, very helpful — 5 stars all around.
But OMG! My last visit I encountered a woman there who was so incredibly rude, insulting and condescending. I was shocked that anyone like that could work in a place where people go for help and to improve their health. I have never had anyone speak to me like that and it honestly appeared as if she was trying to hurt and embarrass me.
Also, I don’t know where she received her training but it appears she doesn’t have any medical or medicinal training as was misinformed about the role certain organs play in the body.
Mind you I happily spend $ 100 + on my visits. During that visit, I humored her, politely listened, purchased a couple of items but then went to the Santa Monica store to get what I really wanted.
Will I go back to Dragon Herbs? No. But if you go, make sure and stay away from the angry mean older lady with brown hair whose name begins with the letter «S»! Or just go to the Santa Monica location. Hopefully she (Susan) doesn’t work there too!

Chinese tonic herbs aren’t for everybody but I have found Dragon Herbs’ line of products to be effective, esp Diamond Mind (to help you concentrate) and their Green Stuff powder (forget the official name but it helps keep up the immune system during long trips, conferences or when I know I’ll be super busy and run down. The staff is extremely attentive, knowledgeable and nice and there is free parking in the back.

I had a great experience here. The staff I encountered were simply laid back, knowledgeable and helpful. I’m happy to have finally found a good «western» Chinese herbal place in LA. My only problem is with the huge amount of money I could easily drop in here if I’m not careful.