Humboldt Herbals is dedicated to finding the most vibrant and healing herbal remedies available. It began as a mail order catalog in the Pacific Northwest in 1998. A retail store in Old Town Eureka, California soon followed in 2001. Humboldt Herbals is a full-service herbal apothecary, stocking over 300 organic and ethically wildcrafted medicinal herbs and spices. Our highly skilled herbalists offer each customer personalized guidance and support in selecting the most appropriate herbal remedies. Our selection includes organic tea blends, aromatherapy, flower/vibrational essences, tinctures, salves, oils and much more. You can also find everything you need to make your own herbal medicines and body care products at home.
Humboldt Herbals specializes in organic handmade herbal products, and we never put anything “on the shelf” that we haven’t tried ourselves. You can always be certain that our herbs are the highest quality available, and that the products we sell really work.
Hundreds of happy customers rely on Humboldt Herbals to help them treat a wide variety of ills and complaints—high blood pressure, colds & the flu, menopause, PMS, stress & anxiety, insomnia, weight loss, decreased libido, children’s health issues, and so on. Many people also rely on Humboldt Herbals for assistance with the health of their animal companions, from physical ailments to behavioral problems. We work with horses, goats, cats, dogs, rats, rabbits, llamas, birds—you name it!
We hope you find our website helpful and informative, and that you find exactly what you need. If you have any questions or need assistance making your selections, please send us an email or give us a call. We’re happy to help you in any way that we can.
If your travels take you through the Humboldt County redwoods, please stop by to say hello. Our store is located in Old Town Eureka at 320 2nd Street in Imperial Square (between “” and “E” Streets). We’ve always got free delicious herbal tea available for you to sample, and lots of laughter and herbal information to share.
Meet the Staff
Julie Caldwell
Julie Caldwell, MA, is the co-creator of Humboldt Herbals, a flower essence practitioner, and an ever-continuing student of medicinal plants and the healing arts. She teaches a variety of herbal classes and workshops, and is a frequent guest speaker at local universities. She’s also a certified Angel Therapy Practitioner® and offers angel playshops and private sessions.
Lauren Ballard
Lauren Ballard is a certified herbalist, gardener and medicine maker. She’s a graduate of the Northwest School for Botanical Studies, and has been practicing herbal medicine for 6 years. She’s a partner at I & I organic herb, fruit and vegetable farm in Willow Creek, California. She’s also a talented wildcrafter and makes outstanding fresh herbal extracts.
Kate Maxey
Kate Maxey is a certified herbalist, herbal elixir alchemist, and the creator of Cacao Creations—a local business specializing in herbal cacao products made with the finest organic raw chocolate beans. She’s studied with Christa Sinadinos at the Northwest School for Botanical Studies and Michael Tierra at the East/West School of Herbology, and has been a practitioner of herbal medicine for over seven years. Kate is also a talented jewelry maker, and incorporates the healing aspects of gems and stones.
Lauren Brindock
Lauren Brindock is currently studying with Michael Tierra at the East/West School of Herbology. She has also studied at the Southeastern School of Herbal Medicine, taken herbal medicine classes with David Winston, Bill Mitchell, and Tierroni Lodog, and taken nutrition courses at the University of North Carolina. Lauren has been consulting people with herbal, nutritional, and dietary needs for over 10 years and incorporates a holistic/whole body approach to healing.