Winter News   January 2026   Vol.18 No. 4

In This Issue

• H&A adds another Certification  
• AHG News
• St. John's Wort / Sage Ointment is Back
• David Discusses Healthy Liver Support: Read the Blog 
• David Winston's Students: Where are they Now? Our own Amanda Adams
• Another Busy Event Year for H&A
• Media Update
• Sales, Deals, Rewards and More!
• Herbal Jeopardy Contest
• 2026 Herbal Salon Schedule
• Herbalist Training Program Information

H&A adds GMP Certification by UL Labs

We have some news! Herbalist & Alchemist’s good manufacturing practice (GMP) has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). While we have always been confident about our quality practices and regulatory compliance, UL certification is an easily recognizable symbol that tells our customers we have been inspected by a trustworthy certification authority and found to meet high standards.

UL’s inspection of our facility found that H & A is in conformance with National Brand Certification Program Requirements and Dietary Supplements 21 CFR Part 111 et al, 21 CFR Part 121, 21 CRF Part 117 (Subparts A, B and F), and 21 CFR Part 1 (Subpart L), NPA GMP Standard for Dietary Supplements. The scope, which is for the manufacturing and packaging of dietary supplement liquid and solid extracts, extends to March 22, 2029. 

AHG News

Our own David Winston has been elected to the board of the American Herbalists Guild for this year, and Nicole Smith, H&A National Sales Manager, has been elected Vice President of the North New Jersey Chapter of the American Herbalists Guild for this year. 

St. John's Wort / Sage Ointment is Back

With St. John’s wort flowering tops and White Sage leaves infused into organic pure extra virgin olive oil, beeswax and lanolin, this mildly aromatic ointment has been used traditionally for moisturizing dry skin. The addition of Propolis and the emollient Vitamin E keep the ointment stable naturally.

David Discusses Liver Health and the Botanicals That Support It in Latest Blog...

Why Liver Health Matters: The liver is one of the most remarkable and resilient organs in the body. It works continuously, without rest, performing hundreds of vital functions that help maintain overall health and balance. Among its many roles, the liver supports normal metabolism, processes nutrients from food, produces bile to aid digestion, and assists the body’s natural elimination of metabolic wastes.

David Winston's Students: Where are they Now?

Amanda Adams has been with Herbalist & Alchemist since 2021. A student of David Winston's Center for Herbal Studies 2-year program, she started in the production department and seamlessly transitioned to Quality Control Assistant Manager where she ensures products meet H&A's rigorous standards and are in compliance with FDA regulations.

H&A Events 2026

EXPO WEST - March 3-6, 2026

David and Beth will attend the AHPA annual member meeting.

David is also faculty for the AHPA Herb Walk,

Tuesday March 3 at the Fullerton Arboretum

Herb Day Celebration - May 2

LOCAL FRIENDS - Mark your calendar

Local AHG Herbalist Lectures, Herb Walks and Plant Sale

Stop by and visit H&A at

Well Sweep Herb Farm, Port Murray NJ!

Medicines from the Earth - May 15-17

H&A will be exhibiting - Stop by for a Free Sample

Join David on Friday, May 15th:

Ethnobotanical and Native Plant Field Study
 at Blue Ridge Assembly

SOHO EXPO - Sept 10-13 

Visit H&A Booth #308 at Gaylord Palm, Kissimmee, FL     

AHVMA - Oct 3-6 

Visit H&A at Town & Country, San Diego, CA

Beth was one of the industry leaders interviewed for a Nutraceuticals World series of articles on what is ahead for the industry:

David was interviewed by the Washington DC TV station WUSA for a Dry January news story focused on Adaptogens:

3RD Quarter Rewards were recently placed on accounts.

Check your Active Promotions to see if you earned a discount!

Herbal Jeopardy Contest - Winter Edition   

Answer correctly & you will be entered in a drawing to win an H&A "Coupon" worth $50.00 towards future purchases of our quality products.  

Our FALL Contest Winner was Allison L., but Congrats to all who answered Ginger, botanical name "Zingiber officinale"

David Winston's Herbal Salon 2026 Schedule*   

Wholesale customers: Want to deepen your herbal knowledge but don't have much time? Spend an hour a month in David Winston's Herbal Salon. 

An exclusive educational opportunity for Practitioners, David Winston takes on a topic and provides in-depth information on the effects of various herbs. You have the opportunity to ask questions as he teaches. 

• Open to Herbalist & Alchemist wholesale accounts
• Online once a month, on a Wednesday at Noon - Eastern time
• Practitioners or health food store employees who wish to receive an invitation, contact karen@herbalist-alchemist.com

2026 schedule:

FEB 4 - Supporting Cardiovascular Health

MAR 11 - Alteratives and Antidyscratics

APR 8 - Support for Chronic Stress & Elevated Cortisol Levels

MAY 6 - Support for Autoimmune issues

JUN 3 - AP Activity / Herbal Support when Traveling

JUL 1 - Support for Persistent Bowel Issues

AUG 5 - ADHD and Herbal Support

SEPT 2 - Emotional Support

OCT 7 - Mushrooms

NOV 4 - Mental Acuity and Brain Health

DEC 2 - 5th annual Ask the Herbalist

*Dates and Topics are subject to change 

Onsite Store Hours

Tuesday – Friday 12 to 5:30 PM - Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM

401 E Washington Ave. Washington, NJ. Inside Warren Plaza.