Moonrise Herbs was established in Arcata, California, in 1985 with the mission to be an outlet for beautifully vibrant, high-quality herbs and tea blends, along with a variety of tinctures, extracts, essential oils, supplements and natural body care products. We strive to utilize our distinctive tools and resources to promote holistic self care, personal healing and spiritual growth through all phases of life.
Over the last quarter century, the store has grown into a thriving Humboldt County business, located on the Arcata Plaza in the heart of the North Coast community. In addition to our organically grown and ethically harvested herbs and teas, high-quality essential oils and supplements, we offer gifts, books, herbal consultations, classes and much more.
Over the last quarter century, the store has grown into a thriving Humboldt County business, located on the Arcata Plaza in the heart of the North Coast community. In addition to our organically grown and ethically harvested herbs and teas, high-quality essential oils and supplements, we offer gifts, books, herbal consultations, classes and much more.
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Sisters Sarah and Lisa Hoyt established Moonrise Herbs in 1985. Their vision was to be a resource for the highest quality herbs, natural healing products and information on natural medicine. Lisa had been going to the California School for Herbal Studies when Sarah's daughter Ciel contracted a nasty case of impetigo.
Below you will learn a little more about Moonrise Herbs. You'll find our mission statement, philosophy, store policies, and our history. Also, find out more about our staff! If you want to come visit us, here are directions to our store in downtown Arcata, California! We guarantee the quality of every item that we sell and will never knowingly carry inferior products.
For those of you who do not live in Humboldt County - Moonrise Herbs is located off Highway 101 on the Plaza in Arcata, California, about 280 miles north of San Francisco and 90 miles south of the Oregon border. Luckily, we're also online wherever you live - but be sure to stop by the store on your next trip to the beautiful North Coast!
Bulk Items To minimize safety concerns, Moonrise staff will bag all bulk herbs & teas for you as well as bottle/bag any other bulk items like butters, beeswax, oils, etc. Herbal Consultations Staff herbalists are on-site daily to consult with you and answer your questions. Scent Your Soul Window Aromatherapy is the art and science of using pure plant essential oils to enhance your emotional and physical well-being.
Please drop by Moonrise Herbs on the plaza or call at (707) 822-5296 for updated information on additional classes and/or free talks, and also for more detailed information on the following classes. Class sizes are limited, so register early. The store remains open after class for purchases, so you can get the tools you need to begin (or continue!)
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Danyul Jackson
Oct 25, 2021
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Grace Wittemann
Oct 16, 2021
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Ellie Rose
Jul 29, 2021
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Michelle V.
Jul 08, 2021
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We saw this store last night at dinner when it was closed. Despite the mixed reviews on Yelp, we went today and were SO glad we did. One of my all time favorite shops. We found so many items there. The staff was very friendly, welcoming and offered to help us find whatever we needed. They patiently answered all of our questions and clued me into things that I didn't even know existed. Two of the employees told us of how they use some of the different teas,and one of them wrote me up a recipe with pictures! Best part is they can ship anywhere. As we're just traveling through, this is
C. N.
Mar 08, 2021
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Witchy specials. Collect your teas, herbs,, lotions, and natural medicines here. Also enjoy a selection of spell candles, books, housewares, and religious objects. Staff has always been super helpful. For example, was recommended nettle supplements and frankincense body lotion while experiencing joint pain. Locals may join the birthday club.
Shoshanna Dancer
Sep 28, 2020
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I always have a great time exploring Moonrise Herbs. They have such a wonderful wealth of information about herbal remedies, beautiful gifts, teas, and more. This time they didn’t have the henna kit that I was looking for, but I know they will have it again soon. It’s a great place to go for so many things! :-)
Kellie
Jun 20, 2020
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Henry
Jun 08, 2020
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Dez A.
Mar 31, 2020
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I keep trying this place and it's always a rude snobby dismissive person, the owner is even always weird. Bad advice combined with careless customer service. They're only nice & helpful to a certain type of person & seem like classic narcissist. I bought some Calendula and it was filled with chicken feathers. This was suppose to be a cure for my dogs pink eye. It's amazing an herbalist store owner didn't recommend Colloidal Silver for doggy pink eye. Herbalist with a personality complex. There's a complete lack of diversity in who they hire in the past 20yrs I&apos
Megan B.
Feb 20, 2020
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Such a cute/fun store to browse through, they have a little bit of everything "woo woo" as I like to say lol the walls of fresh herbs was so cool! You can purchase loose leaves individually, mix them, or mix them with other ingredients to make a bath salt or body butter.
The staff was also very nice and helpful, and even able to recommend us to a good restaurant since we were in from out of town.
The staff was also very nice and helpful, and even able to recommend us to a good restaurant since we were in from out of town.
Alyssa B.
Oct 15, 2019
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I love Moonrise herbs ! They offer many organic herbs, spices and teas. They also have a nice selection of incense , candles, books, natural medicinal products as well as bath&body care. It’s easy to spend a lot of time on here looking through all of their products. I am also a fan of their gorgeous handmade pottery mugs 😸
Angel Gott
Aug 31, 2019
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Sarah A.
Jan 16, 2018
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The name alone inspires relaxation and comfort, enter off the Arcata Plaza to enter into a relaxing, inviting space. Find trinkets not sold at most shops like Chinese meditation balls, spiritual books, and jars of herbal remedies line the walls. I picked up a handcrafted silver moonstone ring from a local artisan sold at this shop. It's a place where you are immediately comforted by the aromatherapy oils, herbs and many healing modality tools available. It's very easy to get lost while browsing their insightful wares.
Mila C.
Dec 08, 2017
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This place is alright. it is overpriced unfortunately and, like with many herb stores i've been to, the workers give off a strangely pretentious vibe. As though you're not worthy of being in their shop or you are treated like an idiot. Aside from that, a pretty decent selection. Wish they would change out some of their items because I've seen the same pillows, necklaces, and fairy items that no one wants for a year now. A few months ago I purchased their in-store essential oil creation (you choose the oils and they mix it in a container for you) and I almost burst out laughing when
Esthela Anguiano
Sep 09, 2017
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They've got quite the selection here. I personally love the plethora of herbs and tea blends they have here. I have heard some negative comments about the employees but I've yet to experience a bad one myself. They've got tinctures and herbs and jewelry (beautiful jewelry-quite expensive) and small trinkets gallore. It's your local hippi stop shop
Caitlin E.
Sep 27, 2015
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I previously rated this place with 5 stars, but after my last experience, I'm not impressed. I went in for some essential oils, and asked the older lady at the front desk if she could direct me to the tea tree oils. She said they sell some by the batch for a much better price than the bottled kind, and told me to wait there while she got some for me. I smiled and said "okay, thank you!" In an extremely polite way. After about 5 minutes I see her return from the back room, I walked towards her assuming that she had gotten me my tea tree oil like she said she would. Instead, she walked
Ray F.
Oct 29, 2014
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This awesome natural teas, herbals and remedies store on the plaza downtown, is just one more of things that makes Arcata great and the chill place it is to live.
I have interacted with the owner, and her employees for a couple of years now and have always been treated with nothing but kindness and respect.
All of the staff I have ever spoken with are knowledgeable and will offer suggestions, advice and help if you ask.
The energy within the store is apparent when you enter, relaxed, serene and peaceful all come to my mind when I'm there and calm is all I've ever experienced - call
I have interacted with the owner, and her employees for a couple of years now and have always been treated with nothing but kindness and respect.
All of the staff I have ever spoken with are knowledgeable and will offer suggestions, advice and help if you ask.
The energy within the store is apparent when you enter, relaxed, serene and peaceful all come to my mind when I'm there and calm is all I've ever experienced - call
Cate B.
Aug 24, 2014
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There is/was a woman there who was rude to me, in front of another staff member who gave me a look of surprise as I gave her, when the former woman was ringing me up and being condescending. Because of it, I stopped going in as much because I felt uncomfortable. I don't need to be talked down to. I've been in management and the way she responded to me when I asked a question and pointed out she didn't ask if I was a part of the birthday club they have, was something she should have apologized for, but didn't. I've been back twice since, but have started going to other places
La L.
Jul 11, 2014
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Daynuh M.
Jul 04, 2014
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Callista T.
Dec 02, 2013
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I/m not a hippie. I di grow up in Humboldt county though. I'm not into herbs as medicine. This is just to let you know that I am the average Jane. I come here for the tea. They have an amazing assortment of teas from herbal to green to black and blackberry black tea. My favorite is the pumpkin pie blend of rooibos. I wish I could have the mocha latte tea, but alas I am allergic to almonds. It smells like the real deal, just without the crazy kick that espresso has (caffine makes me jittery). The prices are by the oz. and fantastic. More expensive than Lipton but it tastes far better. Plus
Amy M.
Sep 02, 2011
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Just love this little store on the Plaza, been going there since I lived in Arcata, so about 15 years now. Now that I've moved south, I miss their tea selection and all the natural remedies they carry there. Everyone is very knowledgeable and I've never left because I couldn't find something. When I was there this past weekend I got myself a new neti pot and a dropper bottle of nasal wash. They had such a cute selection of pots! I'll be taking back the cheesy plastic one that I got at CVS.
I do wish, though, that they didn't stop carrying the Moonrise tees and sweatshirts
I do wish, though, that they didn't stop carrying the Moonrise tees and sweatshirts
Desiree B.
Mar 09, 2009
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Katelin H.
Jun 02, 2006
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If you are a womyn, a goddess, a magic bean maker... come in... come in... If you are an activist, a mother, a miracle by night worker... come in!
Moonrise Herbs is a magikal, sacred space dedicated to the nurturing and self-love every womyn deserves. Herbal remedies for common ailments (tired muscles, dirty hair, pesky men) line the shelves. They also have a nice selection of healing stones, gems, and jewels. A fun place to visit when your faerie group is on hiatus.
Moonrise Herbs is a magikal, sacred space dedicated to the nurturing and self-love every womyn deserves. Herbal remedies for common ailments (tired muscles, dirty hair, pesky men) line the shelves. They also have a nice selection of healing stones, gems, and jewels. A fun place to visit when your faerie group is on hiatus.