Starting a Herbal Products Business

Are you caught up in the fever of starting a herbal products business, but you have no idea how to go about it? There’s nothing to worry about anymore because you have found a good business startup guide intended for people that want to know how to start making money selling herbal products.

With the current global trend towards healthy products, people are turning more and more towards herbal and organic commodities.

With this newfound interest and preference for these products, you can take advantage and earn a lot of money by starting a herbal product business.

Opening a herbal products store is just like opening a convenience store. The process is easy, and can be done very quickly within a few days. The costs remain the same too. So, to be exact, here are the things you need to have in order to be able to start a herbal products business.

Business Permit

All businesses need this, especially when you’re on the sales market. You need to get the name of your business registered in order for the government to be able to collect the appropriate sales tax from your business. Accomplish this early on in order to avoid legal trouble. You may need to renew this permit from time to time, as it has its expiry period.

In connection with permits, you have to have FDA approval for the products that you will be selling. You can check on the FDA’s website which products are approved and considered safe before you decide to sell them on your store so that your reputation will not be held at stake.

Wholesale Suppliers

Any store needs someone to supply them. You can find these suppliers using the Internet. Thomas Register, for example, is a publication that gives a list of industrial products and services, herbal product suppliers included. You can also perform a search engine query using related keywords.

Before you decide to enter into a supplier contract with a firm, make sure to perform a background check on how they conduct business and if their products are duly licensed by the FDA. You can ask the company for references, or make use of online services that help you make a background check on a company. These services include the Better Business Bureau or the Dun and Bradstreet.

Store Space

The last but not the least important requirement in opening a herbal products store. Look around for vacant office or store spaces that are available for lease. As much as possible, you need to find a space that is strategically located or where a lot of people pass in front of it. These places include busy highways, as well as inside arcades or malls where people notice your store easier, and near residential areas.

90 Comments

  • Paresh Sinha said on September 27, 2011
    I am resident of India and currently in USA for sometime. I got the access to good herbal products and looking for someone's help to sell them in USA. I can supply the quantity as much as required. I am not sure whether it's the right forum for my intended business. Please reply. Paresh
  • Amar Kantak said on January 20, 2012
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  • liladhar sharma said on May 24, 2012
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  • sudip said on June 17, 2012
    Hi, I am from mizoram, India. I have knowledge about herbal medicines and i want to sell medicines for herbal companies without any cash. Because, I have no outstanding source right now. I want to join in herbal business without registration fee. Please send me medicines and i will sell it for the company.
  • Rekha said on July 17, 2012
    Hello Sir, I'm from Hyderabad. our family manufactures a herbal skin and hair care product. we are selling this product in our surrounding areas since three years and the demand is increasing day by day. Till now we have no complaints from any of our customers. So we want to expand it into a business by expanding its production capacity and others. Now where to get the product registered so that we can show people that our product is made of pure natural herbs. which certifications are required so that we can expand its market to other district of our state.
  • John Reyes said on October 9, 2012
    Los Angeles is where I am. I have been involved with herbs for more than ten years and now am thinking of going into business to provide them in powders, extracts and mixtures. Can you help me with ideas, start up costs etc? John
  • arif said on December 15, 2012
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  • sharavanan said on January 8, 2013
    I am finished b.sc biotech and diploma in ayurvedic i am interested to start herbal business i know some effective medicine to particular diseases i want to produce the medicine in large level any one give idea.
  • sharavanan said on January 8, 2013
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  • LYDIA MANUZON said on March 21, 2013
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    I would like to start Aurvedic Tooth powder manufacturing in Maharashtra. What is the procedure to start and which license required for the same
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  • Mojisola said on January 18, 2014
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  • Rose said on October 30, 2014
    Hello, I'm from the USA and I was wondering more along the lines of how I would go about selling my own made things in a shop I own? I'm not sure how I would go about doing that?
  • Esther Essien said on November 19, 2014
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  • SANJAY BHARADWAJ said on December 2, 2014
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    I'm interested into starting a natural herb shop/business on the internet. I would like to know the best way about how to get started
  • Mr.Nethranandam said on January 20, 2015
    I'm Interested in Herbal Medicine Business, And I'm in Madurai,Tamilnadu,India Tel:9486118346,Thanks!
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    i have large land . if any body suggest to me which type herbal need to them .then i can produce and sell to them.
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    Hi, we are manufacturer of herbal products in india. We are looking for a genuine dealer or distributors to market our products on their own in their country Ct: umelan10@gmil.com
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  • Sourav said on September 5, 2015
    Hi guys, We, ORKO LABS PVT. LTD., a herbal company based in Kolkata, have a small product portfolio consisting of efficient herbal medicinal products. We have the complete range of products to treat arthritic pain (Gel, oil and capsules), Digestive enzyme and cough syrup. Interested retailers and distributors may contact us for further details. Regards, Sourav Hajra, +91-9831801418
  • WILFRED LOBO said on October 22, 2015
    I have a herbal manufacturing and formulation unit, we product pure nature care products for most illness and health care from natural fruits and herbs, we sell our products to Holland, Nigeria, Malaysia, Russia and parts of US, we can brand products for your requirements, we do business in bulk and factory prices, all licensed, certified for human consumption, our products have no side effects, contact me: wilfredlobo@gmail.com
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  • April Marie Huckabay said on December 23, 2015
    Hello, I am trying to figure out exactly what I need to do to start both a online and real store to sell all sorts of the best herbal supplements, teas, and skin and hair care products, tooth pastes deodorants, laundry and cleaning products that are all natural and chemical free. I am also looking for suppliers from all over the world. contact me April Marie Huckabay at nextlevelmortal@outlook.com. I am looking for samples to use for review you tube show. and potential sale. I want to try to help as many people as possible heal their minds and body.
  • Naturalist Dr Sylva Ettia said on February 8, 2016
    I am Naturalist Dr Sylva. I run a herbal medicine shop in Festac town Lagos state Nigeria. Am interested in buys that i can sell raw herbs like Moringa, Ginseng, Green Tea and Clove to. i can actually supply in bulk and small quantities to. Am the C.E.O of Nature's Panacea and Herbal Remedies. +2348095202443
  • Paul K said on February 26, 2016
    We have a Health Canada Licensed Natural Health/ Over the counter manufacturing facility for sale/lease in British Columbia, Canada. If you are interested Please contact nhplabs@yahoo.ca
  • khalik mohammed said on April 2, 2016
    I want to start retail shop herbal products pls give advise where to buy product and how
  • mayank kumar said on April 5, 2016
    If any body need raw herbs or powder in bulk quantity contact me mayankumarzz@gmail.com. i am from india
  • welheminah moatshe said on April 29, 2016
    hi my name is welheminah from south Africa I open a green world herbal shop I want a distributors around the world. anyone who is interested don't hesitate to call me 0837100925,good salary,and good benefits.join us make money easily
  • Ahmed said on May 30, 2016
    Ahmed from The The Planner herbal int Karachi Pakistan , we are in Herbal trade since 2002. all distributors,Marketers,sellers, Brand ambassadors contact freely and enjoy your own Herbal business at your country. we provides you product, support and help at all level. call me +92-3328888935 , tphint@gmail.com
  • Ronald Amos said on August 16, 2016
    Hi, We sell very effective herbal medicine called Teras and its in juice form. The juice has potential of curing any illness that affects human body and it has cured thousands of people in Malawi. We have already registered a company in South Africa although what we have is the registration only, what else do we need to open shops in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Zambia and Tanzania anyone with info please help. Ronald Amos.....TERAS Malawi
  • SARANYA DEVI said on October 12, 2016
    Hi..sir mam. M SARANYA from Chennai madambakkam.. We do have home made kasthuri manjal.. Almond oil.. Sheekai.. Avaram poo.. For babies passi payar with panner roja.. Pure panner roja water available with us . Its COMPLETELY HOME made.. We dont have shop we doing only from home.. 100% pure and safe. If interested pls contact me 9840474241 or do check my fb pack. https://www.facebook.com/JeenaHomemadeoraganicproducts/
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  • adedayo zainab said on November 8, 2016
    I am from Nigeria and a student of university of Lagos. the herbal products I make are two. 1. flawless face soap 2. glowing bath soap with lightening effect.it is tested and trusted and also affordable. If u wish to buy you can contact me via +2348138643175 .same number goes for whatsapp.
  • Naveen Singh said on November 12, 2016
    Hi... @amarkantak, @nancy, @kailash & @zinadia visagie am into manufacturing of herbal products like Hair oil, Shampoo ,Pain relief Oil and many more products .. Pls interested people can contact for distribution Naveen # +91- 9704368545 same number goes for whatsapp.
  • jitu pateliya said on December 1, 2016
    i want to do contact farming business with herbal company of aloe vera so guide me. contract:9723883083
  • Vidya Sagar said on December 30, 2016
    Hi, We are a herbal company trading in India. We have large range of herbal products. Distributor and wholesale can contact us for good trading rates. Contact at +919805777655
  • purnima said on January 7, 2017
    I am from Nepal I know the herbal medicine to prevent from habitual abortion and it is going on locally now I am interested exploring it around the world. anyone there to cooperate me. Gmail sharmapurnima895@gmail.com
  • Delowar Hussain said on January 25, 2017
    I am Delowar from Barpeta assam i know the medicine business Please join and business plan sent my whatsapp +917086179370
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    Hi am Anupam from Lucknow join me for businesses and for product contact me 7523867992
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  • ravi said on March 24, 2017
    For herbal products and powder contacts us +91-8619854606, +91-8690542330, rkhennasince1995@gmail.com
  • Prabesh guragain said on April 14, 2017
    Hello, I am seeking for a herbal store. where i can Supply herbal products like soap of different herbs Like rose, aamla, alovera and shampoo with The same herbs and other different. We are supplying these products to china and japan too. I am here in california but the Company is in Nepal . So i am just wondering if Anyone is seeking for distributor of herbal products.
  • Shivram said on April 29, 2017
    Hello, I am shivram from Jaipur Rajasthan. I want to purchase herbal raw material and also sell them. But, I don't know how can I start? Pls give me suggestion.
  • Richard said on August 5, 2017
    HI, I AM RICHARD FROM TRINIDAD I AM LOOKING FOR SUPPLIERS OF HERBS AND SOAPS TO OPEN A SMALL SHOP WHATS APPS 8684671508 dirtcheep25@gmail.com
  • Hakim anisur rahman tumda said on August 22, 2017
    Sir, we want to do business with you
  • Mariam Azeez shafar said on March 7, 2018
    Am mariam Azeez shafar from mariherbs natural healing center. I have natural herbs and organic solutions to high blood pressure, prostate enlargement, cancer, diabetes, low sperm count and watery sperm, fibroid, stroke, weak erection, premature ejaculation,infertility and other health issues. I need results driven people to partner with all over the world .you can reach me on +2348062185066
  • Tripuresh said on April 10, 2018
    Hello everyone we are India base company Named as ,"Santram ayurvedam" from Gujarat India . We are Manufacturers of Herbal beauty & food supplements products. Recently we have launched our hair oil and shampoo. We are looking a partner from different countries who wants to take marketing for there country . We will directly provide you materials and you will be the only one in suppliers in your country. So who ever interested directly contact us . Dr tripuresh Singh, +919714859520, +919033253730, Tripuresh123singh@gmail.com
  • william said on December 5, 2018
    I started a herbal supplements business. if you are interested in supplying with the products. please contact me on heycodistribution@yahoo.co.uk
  • william said on December 10, 2018
    Can distribute herbal products, teas etc
  • Deepak Bajaj said on February 4, 2019
    Hi William, Very soon we are coming up with a range of products. You can reach me at 98733633311. I am from Delhi, India
  • Deepak Bajaj said on February 4, 2019
    Hi William, You can reach me at 9873363311. I am from Delhi, India
  • Ciara said on October 25, 2019
    Opening herbal online boutique and if interested in selling your products email me joellenoelle15@gmail.com
  • arun said on November 29, 2019
    hi, I have herbal products like an herbal cleaner, pest control, mosquito removal. if anyone is required then contact with me

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