Our Sourcing Standards: Built on Trust, Guided by Purpose

At Social Herbalists, we’re more than a wellness brand — we’re a bridge between natural tradition and modern performance. Whether you’re sipping an herbal blend or powering through a gym session, we believe that everything you consume or apply should be sourced with purpose, tested for integrity, and shared with full transparency.

That’s why we’ve built our business around three core pillars of sourcing — Information, Products, and Packaging — each rooted in values that put your health and the planet first.

Information Sourcing: Rooted in Evidence, Refined for Clarity

We believe that wellness deserves more than guesswork — it deserves integrity. That’s why our content creation process is built on trusted, verifiable information from globally respected institutions. Whether we’re writing a blog or crafting product descriptions, every word is carefully researched.

Our sources range from peer-reviewed academic papers to content produced by medical professionals, government bodies, universities, and organisations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). We favour corroborated data, long-standing traditional use, and clinical studies, and we actively avoid unverified claims or anecdotal marketing fluff.

To maintain consistency and quality, we follow an internal grading system that helps us prioritise sources based on:

• Scientific rigour and peer review status
• Historical use and ethnobotanical context
• Real-world application and outcome data
• Agreement across multiple credible sources

Our goal? To bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science — offering information that’s clear, balanced, and backed by both tradition and data.

Product Sourcing: Naturally Selected, Consciously Curated

We’re committed to offering products that are as pure as the values we stand for. That’s why our sourcing process is guided by one clear goal: to deliver natural, organic, and ethically produced products that support real wellness.

Every ingredient we offer has been carefully chosen from suppliers who share our ethos — businesses that prioritise sustainability, transparency, and respect for nature. Before anything reaches our shelves, it undergoes a rigorous quality assurance process, including third-party testing for purity, safety, and potency.

But we don’t just tick boxes. We believe in building genuine relationships with our suppliers — open communication, mutual respect, and long-term partnerships that go beyond transactions. This allows us to better trace our supply chains, ensure consistent quality, and keep improving together.

By focusing on traceability, trust, and testing, we make sure that everything we source stands up to scrutiny — and supports your wellness with integrity.

Packaging Sourcing: Designed with Purpose, Chosen with Care

Packaging isn’t just about presentation — it’s a reflection of our responsibility. From the very beginning, we’ve prioritised sustainable and practical packaging choices that protect both our products and the planet.

We actively seek out suppliers who share our commitment to reducing waste and minimising environmental impact. Where possible, we opt for biodegradable, compostable, or recyclable materials, and we continue to evolve our approach as better options become available.

Every packaging decision we make considers the full lifecycle — from sourcing and shipping to how easily it can be reused, recycled or responsibly discarded. We also look at supply partners through an ethical lens, choosing those who value transparency and fair practice.

It’s all part of our mission to build a business that not only delivers quality but does so consciously, with care woven into every detail — right down to the packaging you hold in your hands.

What This Means for You

When you buy from Social Herbalists, you're not just getting a product — you're getting peace of mind. You're choosing a company that takes the time to ask questions, verify facts, trace ingredients, and choose better materials — all so you can focus on your health without second‑guessing what you're putting in your body or leaving behind in the world.

Our standards are high because they have to be. You deserve nothing less.

Want to Learn More?

• Explore our Full Information Sourcing Process →
• Read about our Product Testing & Ethical Sourcing →
• See how we package with the planet in mind →

Social Herbalists: Where wellness meets responsibility — from seed to shelf.