Jonathan Bluestein
This it my favourite herb shop in Toronto. Professional, cheap, helpful. The main lady, Kim, is very kind and forthcoming. They recognize returning customers and provide them with discounts and special deals. Additionally, this shop has many rare herbs and ingredients which are difficult, if not impossible to find elsewhere. Below you can see some medicinal wines I brewed from herbs I bought there.
I took the time to read other reviews people have written for this shop, before writing my own. It strikes me as odd and suspicious some individuals have written such negative, even nasty things about the shop and its staff. Such criticisms are a far cry from the wonderful service I have received. It is also peculiar that alongside many 5-star reviews, there are a few 1-star reviews, is it not?... I am under the impression that at least some of the negative reviews were left by business competitors, or people on their behalf. Just the other day when I went there, a few returning customers, including a medical doctor called Bob, were present, and they are were quite pleased with the service they received.
Only one thing is important to pay attention to, which is that this business is a real, traditional Chinese shop. You need to know how to speak with them, and know what you want, to avoid confusion. Also, they might at times be too kind in giving you a larger quantity or weight of herbs than you paid for. So just be sure to purchase herbs separately (if these are raw herbs), and weigh them with a digital weight at home, if quantities are of importance (say in a traditional Chinese medical formula).
Otherwise, no complaints at all! I mean, how could one complain when a week's worth of dosage of medicine costs as little as 3-10 , whilst Western medicines for serious conditions go from dozens to dollars to dozens of thousands of dollars per week? It's a no-brainer to buy medicine that works, is cheapest around, and from a reliable supplier.
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