Frequently Asked Questions

Far East Summit was founded to produce herbal products that integrate the knowledge of the Chinese herbal tradition with modern bio-medical research. Our team brings more than 60 years of combined experience to crafting formulas, while supporting traditional wisdom and practitioner education.

Our products are intended for health care practitioners, clinics, health-related businesses, and students of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Proof of professional licensure or certification is required for restricted products. Some products are available to the general public in the unrestricted sections of our website. Retail businesses must have a licensed practitioner on staff.

Yes. We work with distributors — please see our distribution inquiry page or contact our order desk for details.

By law we cannot provide health-related claims. Please consult a licensed practitioner, or use the reference materials on Traditional Chinese Medicine linked throughout our website to research traditional uses.

Our website links to reputable distributors and searchable directories where you can find practitioners and retail sources.

It varies by herb. Some herbs act very quickly, such as powerful Qi tonics, while others build the body's systems gradually. Results depend on your individual health, constitution, and lifestyle — including diet, exercise, and rest. Compliance and patience are necessary ingredients of any herbal regimen.

Always consult your licensed healthcare practitioner before starting any herbal regimen during pregnancy. Our liquid products contain grain alcohol, which warrants caution. That said, most of our herbal products are considered safe and have traditionally been used to support mothers and babies.

Most herbs are categorized as foods and are generally compatible with medications. The main concern is combining blood-thinning herbs with anticoagulant drugs. Always consult your licensed healthcare practitioner before combining supplements with any medication.

All products except Luminous are manufactured in our company-owned Oregon facility, which is US FDA registered and licensed by Lane County and the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Luminous is produced in a certified facility in China under Far East Summit supervision, with samples tested for microbial and heavy-metal analysis.

The general recommended dosage is 1–3 capsules twice a day, though every body responds differently. We encourage customers to observe their own bodies and, with their practitioner, determine the dose that is right for them. All products are formulated to be safe and effective.

Unlike Western medicine, which targets a specific disease, Traditional Chinese Medicine seeks balance. A formula combines herbs of varied properties into a balanced whole, and expert blending maximizes their effectiveness beyond what individual herbs achieve alone.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world's oldest healing systems, developed over thousands of years. It emphasizes maintaining individual health through diet, exercise, and meditation, and works best as a partnership between an attentive patient and their practitioner.

Detailed dosing guidance for liquid extracts and concentrates is coming soon. In the meantime, please contact our order desk or consult your practitioner.

Our quality procedures include quarantine, document review, and organoleptic analysis. Natural herbs vary from batch to batch because of climate, soil, and other factors inherent to botanical materials, so slight differences in appearance or taste are normal.

Detailed information about our herb testing and quality-assurance process is coming soon.

Yes. Contract manufacturing and private-label services are available. Please see our manufacturing page or contact us to discuss your project.

Yes. Our drop-ship service can send any of our (or our affiliates') products to anyone you specify, at no additional charge, on an existing account.

Free UPS Ground shipping applies to orders over $225 within the continental United States only. Customers in Alaska and Hawaii should contact the order desk for shipping rates.

Unless prior arrangements are made, Far East Summit does not back-order products that were unavailable at the time of your original order. Please include any out-of-stock items with your next order.

Far East Summit is committed to protecting the privacy, accuracy, and confidentiality of your personal information to the fullest extent of the law. Our privacy statement applies to all information collected on this site.