Consistently voted the Best Holistic Healthcare Provider and Best Tea Shop on the North Coast, Humboldt Herbals is a full-service herbal apothecary offering vibrant botanicals of exceptional quality and value for 28 years and counting. We offer a wide selection of more than 500 organic and ethically wildcrafted medicinal bulk herbs, unique culinary spices and salts, and the North Coast’s largest selection of loose leaf teas! In addition to our exclusive herbal tea blends, we carry green, black, red, and white teas from around the globe. If you have a specific formula or flavor preference in mind, we’re happy to find the perfect blends to meet your needs.

As a full-service apothecary, our staff of experienced herbalists package and dispense your herbs with clearly labeled instructions, helping you understand their medicinal benefits and the best way to prepare them for maximum efficacy. We will guide you through the range of botanical remedies appropriate for your specific concerns, including aromatherapy, flower essences, tinctures, and supplements. We also offer effective herbal support for your animal companions.

We offer small batch herbal smoothie blends, culinary seasonings, skin care, therapeutic oils, and divine aromatherapy mists that you’ll only find at Humboldt Herbals. We also stock hundreds of bottles, jars, and tins, and a comprehensive selection of organic base ingredients for creating beautiful botanical products at home. Our books, unique gifts, and fair-trade crafts make delightful gifts for you and your loved ones, and we’re constantly adding new and exciting items.

If you don't see what you're looking for on our website, please give us a call! We have many items in the shop that aren't online, and chances are we can help.

We understand that we are more than just our physical bodies. Each day, our goal is to serve as a clear conduit between you and the healing spirits of the Plants. It’s our joy and honor to assist you in connecting with botanical allies that support you physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. At Humboldt Herbals, we help you understand Nature’s pharmacy.

Meet the Staff

Julie Caldwell

Julie Caldwell, MA, is the founder of Humboldt Herbals and has had the great pleasure of serving the Humboldt community as an herbalist for over 28 years. A lifelong student of herbal medicine and the healing arts, she loves helping people connect with the physical, emotional and spiritual healing gifts of the plants. In 2017, Julie joined the Visioning Council for the Organization of Nature Evolutionaries (ONE), an educational nonprofit dedicated to deepening our connection to the Living Earth and to working collaboratively to ensure that all Life has the right to flourish and thrive. Not only passionate about Life, Julie is also dedicated to helping people experience an empowered and sacred Death journey. She became a certified Death Doula in 2022 and currently offers end-of-life support for this inevitable rite of passage in northern Humboldt. In 2026, Julie co-founded the Ancestral Cauldron, offering immersive classes that weave ancestral Plant stories with contemporary experience. When not otherwise engaged, you’ll find Julie traveling the globe to explore plant medicine, critters, and cultures, or in her kitchen creating culinary delights, plant potions, and an occasional botanical cocktail.

Marea Zendran

Marea is a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Herbalist, and Nutrition Counselor, and she is honored to work with the knowledgeable and dedicated team at Humboldt Herbals. She joined the Humboldt Herbals team in 2012 as a Staff Herbalist and became Manager in 2014. She graduated from the California College of Ayurveda as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist in 2010. Upon graduation, full of enthusiasm, she began a private practice, where she hopes to guide her clients on a path to wellness. She has taught a variety of classes on topics ranging from Western Herbal Medicine and Ayurveda to herbal gift making and children’s classes. She began her journey with the plant world in her early 20s. Seeking to understand the body's ability to heal itself and how the plants can assist in the process has been a lifelong, joyful pursuit for her. She is fascinated, on a daily basis, by the healing benefits plants offer. She is a dedicated Community Herbalist and can be found most days during the week at the herb bar, sharing her knowledge and lifelong love of plants. A dedicated yoga student and musician, she always has an interesting project underway. She loves to wildcraft and wander through the beautiful forests and roam the beaches. She maintains a private practice and is available for consultations by appointment.

Jessica Shepherd

Jessica Shepherd is a Community Herbalist, Aromatherapist, educator, and lifelong student of the plants. She has been part of Humboldt Herbals since 2002, where she is honored to serve as a bridge between people and plants, helping others connect with herbal allies in support of their health and wellness journeys. A graduate and longtime teacher at Dandelion Herbal Center, Jessica became Co-Director in 2021, proud to help carry the school and its teachings forward while nurturing and cultivating students along their own journeys with herbalism. Known for her heartfelt passion, aromatic wizardry, and skill as an accomplished herbal formulator, Jessica brings creativity and deep reverence for the plants to all that she does. She remains ever grateful for the wisdom, healing, and connection the plants continually offer.  To find out more about her teaching endeavors visit dandelionherb.com.

Lauren Ballard

Lauren Ballard attended the Northwest School for Botanical Studies in 2003, the same year she began her joy of working as a Community Herbalist at Humboldt Herbals. She learned the art of medicine making while working for Alpine Meadow Botanicals, a tincture company owned by renowned herbalist Christa Sinadinos. Following the plant pathway, she has cultivated knowledge from a wide range of teachers and books. Since 2005, she has farmed alongside her husband, growing a variety of fruit trees, berries, veggies, and herbs for farmer’s markets and restaurants across Humboldt County. Her passion for growing an array of medicinal plants blossomed, and her garden is now abundant, all while raising five children and many animals. Over the decades, the plant path has brought a deep conviction in the power of plant medicine, and Lauren continues to be a conduit for the plants and the community as a Humboldt Herbals herbalist.

Alyssa Boyd 

Alyssa has enjoyed serving her community at Humboldt Herbals for over a decade. She is a graduate of the Dandelion Herbal Center and holds a bachelor’s degree in Rangeland Resource Science from Cal Poly Humboldt. This education has allowed her to view plant medicine through multiple lenses, drawing from botany and chemistry as well as traditional knowledge. As a firm believer that the journey of learning never ends, Alyssa enjoys studying contemporary herbal authors and examining local plants in the Humboldt landscape. She loves seeing customers realize the many ways working with plants can enrich our lives and strengthen our feelings of connection to the natural world.

 

 

 

 

Cheryl Wright

Cheryl Wright has had the pleasure of serving as a community herbalist at Humboldt Herbals since 2016. She has been fortunate to receive training and certification through programs led by Rosemary Gladstar, Jane Bothwell, Christa Sinadinos, Pam Montgomery, Wil Morris, Margi Flint, Paul Bergner, Tammi Sweet, Kami McBride, Matthew Wood, Christopher Hobbs, and many others, including Humboldt Herbals staff. Working at Humboldt Herbals allows her to draw on her varied background to offer tailored options for herbal remedies, helping customers make informed healthcare decisions. She enjoys making herbal products for body and soul, incorporating herbs and organic produce into daily life. She is also an avid gardener.

Liz Erenberger

Liz Erenberger is an all-around plant enthusiast who completed her formal herbal training with Christina Sinadinos at the Northwest School for Botanical Studies in 2003. Since then, she has expanded her knowledge of holistic health, earning a degree in dance studies (2012), completing a yearlong master’s program in physical theater (2011), earning a bachelor’s degree in divinity studies (2014), and becoming a certified/licensed massage therapist in two states (2020). Liz is an avid gardener, winning awards for gardening, photography, poetry, and beadwork. She also brings a wealth of experience in old-school kitchen magic, and reverence for the traditional arts of canning, home cooking, and herbal medicine making. Passionate about nutrition, she enjoys making holistic health more accessible to the wider community, and teaching others about the magic of plants. Throughout her journey as the Mother of four, Liz has prioritized creative expression and spiritual practice. (Humboldt locals may recognize her from performances in local theater, music, and dance.) Her published writing and poetry often explore the deep connection between plants and people. Excited to join the Humboldt Herbals team, Liz remains passionate about empowering others to reclaim autonomy over their health journeys and supporting collective community wellness.

Jennifer Teixeira

A community herbalist at Humboldt Herbals since 2019, Jennifer Teixeira is a Certified Massage Therapist with over 1,000 hours of training. Located in Eureka,  Jennifer offers a unique massage experience that beautifully integrates plant medicine into her oils. If you're ready to rejuvenate your body and spirit with a truly exceptional massage BOOK HERE.

Jennifer’s passion for herbalism blossomed after completing Rosemary Gladstar's Science and Art of Herbalism course in 2014. She has advanced her studies locally, online, and by traveling to attend workshops and other classes. You can discover Jennifer's herbal topicals at Humboldt Herbals and other local shops, many of which she incorporates into her massage work.