Where a plant comes from has a huge effect on its character, much like people. Plants grown in their native environment develop the right balance of chemical compounds. For that reason, whenever we can, we source from a plants native habitat. We look for suppliers who can either sustainably collect or cultivate herbs that meet the quality standards we need. This can often take years of development. By fostering long-term relationships and paying a fair wage (through programs like Fair Trade and FairWild), we incentivize our farmers and collectors to create high quality products. Weve been working with some of our suppliers for over 30 years. Using Fair Trade and Fair Wild standards wherever possible also ensures the sustainability of both people and plant communities.