Nam-Bac Hang Chinese Herbs

Stopped by for the first time bc my sister has been coughing like crazy and we just happened to pass by. They were very helpful & quick. I asked for cough syrup and he gave me a coconut one for $ 5. But I wanted a specific one we grew up with. Asked for the loquat one and score! Only $ 5. Super convenient.

Extremely rude. Do not attempt to ask questions. We came in hoping for some help and was told «it’s no use. What your sister has is not curable.» He’s not even a doctor. What a jerk.

Have been away from San Diego for a little while in a place where I can’t get Asian herbs. What a glorious treat to be here. Prices are cheaper than in Seattle which has been my closest location lately. They have a huge variety of linaments, which was what I was seeking. Awesome!

Really bad shit customer service. When you come in they look at u like u will jack something in the store. When you have any question they don’t even want to answer. But I don’t why the store not close yet bc that bad service. Highly recommend you guy come to next door Xuan Xanh Duong small store but they will have anything you guy need, just ask them, very good customer service at Xuan xanh Duong not really bad like Nam bac hang.

The guy behind the counter is rude as anything. Think his name is Julian. What a attitude! do not recommend this place. there is a herb store right next to this place and the guy is nice. Go to this place. It is cheaper to with fresher herbs. Julian should go pound sand.

The «pharmacist» that works here is super rude and almost seemed annoyed to help uncaring customers. You would think that he would want the business and be as helpful as possible. I came in with some sinus concerns and told him that I was extremely snotty and coughing, could he prescribed some tea or some herbs? He gave me allergy pills and I insisted it was not allergies and that I needed something equivalent to pseudoephedrine. After almost 15 mins of arguing with this man, he turns and was completely helpful to another customer who spoke his language and completely ignored me. I won’t be coming back.

If you are looking for an alternative medicines to supplement your health aside from pharmaceutical products, then this is your spot. The selection of imported medicines that I have purchased from them are fairly cheap, but you should make sure to bring cash as they don’t accept cards.
What has kept me coming back is the honesty and the openness I experience from the owners. The herbalists here are very welcoming and they make you feel like you are visiting friends rather than vendors who will just methodically prescribe you herbs. I am reassured asking about treatments to my ailments knowing that they will give me an answer to the best of their knowledge. At times, they have given up on sales by explaining some DIY remedies that could save me money, which just shows the kind that they intrinsically care about their customers as opposed to making quick buck off of them. They are also upfront as to whether or not they have solutions to certain ailments, at which point they may refer to someone else who is more knowledgeable in that area. In my case I had injured my lower back through exercise and they were able to refer me to a traditional bone setter who was able to fix me up within a few weeks, a much better solution (and much more cost effective) than the months of physical therapy that was suggested by my physician.
They also have ample parking in the hidden lot to the side of their building which is very convenient, especially considering how scarce parking can be in City Heights.

If you’re a true Asian you’re going to encounter herbal remedies at some point in your life. This is the best place to go in San Diego for herbs, woods, and insect parts. It has been around for decades. From grand-​father to son to grandson. Sometimes coming here feels like stepping into a time portal to medieval China. Mostly because they still use an abacus to calculate prices. The smell of dried plants is quite overwhelming. But I don’t come here for the bitter potions, it’s the Five Spice mix that I’m after. That delicious seasoning on char siu (roast pork). Yup, with this magical mixture of spices you can make Char Siu in your very own kitchen. Good food is the best remedy and cure for anything.

Back in the days, before my mom was exposed to western medicine consisting of Tylenol and Amoxicillin and actual doctors with MD … there was Nam– Bac Hang Chinese Herbs that cured all of our families ailment. This place was and is still the shit when it comes to solving my brother’s acne, common cold, my bro’s hair, my dad’s cholesterol etc. It’s amazing what a little gingseng and star anus can do for you.
If you’re Asian and living in SD somebody in your family has probably been here before, but if you’re white and living the alternative life-​style (no, not homosexuality, hippie) this place is worth a trip. The dude at the counter is always nice and sometimes hooks it up with samples. Not to mention the stuff is pretty cheap. Check them out. pretty neat. The only bitch is finding parking spot on freaking El Cajon Blvd.