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 300 2nd Street. 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 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 workshops and private sessions. Visit www.juliecaldwell.com for more information, or to schedule an appointment.
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 9 years. She’s a partner at I & I organic herb, fruit and vegetable farm in Dows Prarie, California, and can be found selling her gorgeous vegetables and herbs at the local farmer's markets. 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.
Candice Brunlinger
Candice Brunlinger has studied herbal medicine with Christa Sinadinos through the Northwest School of Botanical Studies, completing her Professional and Clinical Herbalist Training Programs and the Advanced Materia Medica course. She graduated Humboldt State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and is creating her own holistic herbal product line, “Herbal Rite”. Candice is inspired by plants and integrating a holistic lifestyle. She loves to make medicine, garden, be in nature and practice Tai Chi.
Heather Kutil
Heather Kutil studied with herbalist Christa Sinadinos, completing the Professional and Clinical Herbalist trainings at the Northwest School of Botanical Studies. She is a certified yoga instructor as well as a long-time natural foods chef, pastry and bread baker, beekeeper and gardener. Heather loves to incorporate the passion and knowledge of these interests into a system of whole living and celebration of life.
Alli Chapman
Alli Chapman attended the Northwest School for Botanical Studies and completed the Professional and Clinical Herbalist Training Programs with Christa Sinadinos, a renowned local herbalist. She received her AS from College of the Redwoods, where she studied plant science and worked in the school greenhouse. She is currently studying for her BS in Natural Medicine from Clayton College of Natural Health. Alli is ever fascinated by the healing powers of nature (and the human body!).