Flower Power Herbs & Roots

needless to say, by far the cutest place and the most complete selection~ I got 4oz each of lavender and verbena in a hurry so I didn’t get to spend enough time there, but the girls working there were super friendly and cool~ I’m pretty sure I’ll go back soon for other supplies, will check everything out next time~

The store is beautiful and has a great vibe and the employees are helpful and kind. Loved it!

Great products + excellent customer service. The prices are reasonable, too.

It has been here for 20+ years. The owner has far, far more than 20+ years of knowledge and experience. The quality is fantastic. I could go on, but, the TL/​DR is My Favorite Herbal Shop Anywhere.

Very knowledgable staff. Lots and lots of herbs. Can’t wait to attended their classes :))

I really like this place. They have a very large selection of herbs and tinctures. I always buy my loose white sage from there! It’s sooo fresh! Employees are VERY friendly and helpful! If they are out of stock of what you’re looking for they’ll recommend another place you can go! Awesome customer service. Great energy inside!

Awesome shop, good selection, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Picked up some organic and biodynamic herbs, doing good so far.

If it’s medicinal herbal /​botanical «teas» and/​or tinctures that you’re in search of… Flower Power is the place to be! I went with a list of «Top 10 Healing Teas» and they had jars (some were sold out) on their bookcase like shelving for EVERY ONE of the herbals on my list! :-))
The young Asian lady who assisted me was patient though it was busy and near closing. She even took the time to give me referrals to herbalists and naturopaths! For that I was extremely grateful.
They also have a very nice selection of books on herbal and naturopath healing remedies.
My only wish is that they had a nice selection of tea cups and tea sets.

My yogi friend took me here yrs ago when I had the worst case of bronchitis. (I couldnt afford a visit to the hospital, which I recommend to go when you are sick like that.) I went here, and this kind woman w beautiful hair, heard my cough and pulled down one of the herbs off the shelf. With clear explanation and seriousness of my cough, she sent me home w this tree bark, (I was new to all of this.) Nothing had helped me at this point, not even whole cloves of raw garlic. I tried everything. It took a wk of drinking this bark water, and I got better. The staffs compassion, knowledge, and love for what they do is priceless and their products are highest quality, organic, and fresh.

I know very little of herbs and dried flowers and needed to get a selection for a craft bar program. I found the staff and owner to be incredibly helpful, friendly in helping me select herbs and botinicals with pleasant flavors and aromas. A great place staffed by great people.

Awesome selection of herbs– I go here when making homemade sodas (root beer, etc). The staff could’ve helped me pick out everything even if I’d entered not having any idea what to use, and were knowledgable on substitutions and other herbs that would combine well for taste.
The staff’s main knowledge seemed to be alternative medicine, but they’re more than friendly to help you with whatever you’re interested in.

So wonderful– great, kind energy. All staff that I’ve spoke to there were very welcoming and knowledgeable. One woman in particular helped me choose some flower essences and a gem elixir combination that really got to the heart of what I’ve been struggling with in a way that no other process/​medicine has quite been able to (at least, not one I could presently afford) to-​date. I got numerous high quality herbs for a reasonable price, and I left the place with elevated spirits and stars in my eyes.

Great selection of herbs, flowers, etc. Super knowledgable staff. I left stocked up with lots of herbs and books; this place will inspire you to be more healthy.

If you are into essential oils, Flower Power is a great shop. Their prices on non organic oil are very affordable, and they sell droppers that attach to the top of the bottle for $ 1.50. The organic oils are pricier but not outrageously so. I’ve never tried to question the staff about the uses for different oils, but they have always been polite and quick to greet me when I walk in. Definitely a great place to buy if you are just looking for one kind of oil to try for one specific purpose — much cheaper and less crowded than the health food store.

Great little spot. I love the energy of this store and am surprised by he below reviewer who felt negative vibes .
I’m a holistic healer and come here often. It’s not the cheapest source but also not the priciest in the city either. If I forget to order online and need something in a pinch they almost always have it.

I LUV this place!
It’s filled with just about every herb and remedy
On the planet… and it’s filled with terrific personality filled
People to help you.
Tell them your ailment and they tell you all the
Things they can mix that you can take internally. drink…or
Externally.crème, salve. etc…
The best part is it all works. to heal, promote or eliminate.
Love love love.

I almost can’t believe that I went into the same shop as so many of the people who have reviewed Flower Power. While the selection of herbs was decent (it’s a pretty niche market) the staff was so incredibly unfriendly that I regretted the purchase that I did end up making.
With a new interest in herbal remedies, I was really hoping for a welcoming staff that would be willing to talk with me about the various products. After all, it can be pretty overwhelming to look at a big wall of jars!
Alas, I found no friendly face or informative employee. I did find an employee who snatched the informational booklet out of my hand while reading it for another customer, and then a woman who’s negative attitude really put a damper on the experience. I felt as though I was *bothering* them by speaking, or even existing in their presence.
I will not return, and certainly won’t be recommending Flower Power as the herbal alternative.

Now that I’ve become a little more fastidious, I realize that I can’t just dole out 5 stars to love at first sight. That said, Flower Power can’t get any better for what it purports to do — sell herbs.
I didn’t realize how difficult it was to procure fresh lavender in the city. I now know that the Union Square Greenmarket sells 3 oz of culinary English lavender for $ 10, and Whole Food’s in NYC do not stock lavender. Flower Power has both inorganic lavender (meant for potpourri; 3 oz for $ 10 as well) and organic lavender (at $ 3 per ½ oz or $ 5.40 per oz … I think the prices do decrease as you buy more). I guess it was more expensive than at the Greenmarket, but I love that a) I can buy it by weight, b) it’s fresh, and c) it smells heavenly — the aroma has already deeply permeated my bag. And it’s organic!
There is a whole slew of other herbs (and teas and oils) to purchase, but I was primarily riveted by the wall of alphabetized, clearly-​labeled glass jars with prices. The organization and selection are phenomenal, the service is excellent, and the store is simple and accessible. The two women who work there are clearly very knowledgeable, sweet, and wonderfully helpful. I currently don’t have other herb needs, but I know I’d definitely return here to get any other high-​quality herbs.

J’ai vraiment adoré cet endroit et je suis surprise qu’il n’ait pas plus d’avis sur Unilocal!
Cette herboristerie a une gamme assez hallucinante de thés, tisanes, fleurs de Bach, et autres remèdes entièrement naturels qui pourront vous aider à un milliard de choses différentes.
En l’occurrence je suis tombée malade en arrivant à New York et j’ai eu très peur de devoir raquer 300 dollars pour une consultation et quelques médicaments. Ni une ni deux on me conseille cette boutique: l’accueil est fabuleux. Vraiment à l’écoute de vos besoins, qu’ils soient plus psychologiques ou plus physiologiques.
On prend le temps de vous écouter, de poser des questions, de vous aiguiller…
Je suis repartier avec des petites gouttes qui m’ont vraiment sauvé la vie, avec le sourire aussi, parce qu’on se sent trop bien dans cette boutique digne d’un Harry potter: escabeau, potions, … C’est magique!
Une adresse à garder précieusement si vous passez à New York!

Love this classic East Village neighborhood resource. Go on a Saturday, those worker ladies are my favorite. In the short time I was there people came in with the following: can’t sleep because of bad energy in my apartment, high blood pressure, muscle cramps and lady problems. The fairies behind the counter had just what all those people needed. Super fair prices I think, too. Go!

my doula sent me here to pick up herbs for a pregnancy tea we wanted to make at home.
the women that work here were pretty friendly — consulting herbal books with questions we had about alcohol content in tinctures, what herbs were safe for pregnancy, etc. they made recommendations for books to buy, and had bountiful choices of most herbs. on a saturday afternoon they were out of red clover which meant that we would have to return. for some herbs there are minimum quantities that you can purchase which meant we had extra of several things that we needed. not a biggie, but worth noting.
overall i had a good experience here.