If you are a budding plant geek and want to learn more about plant medicine and medicine making - clinical Herbalism - traditional western Herbalism then check out Julie James. I took her 6 week course on Herbal Healing for WOMBYN last spring while I was in another herbal apprenticeship program elsewhere. Julie James blew my mind with her knowledge and as soon as her enrollment opened for her one year apprenticeship program, I jumped at it. I wanted to expand my herbal studies, having focused on folk medicine rooted in the wise woman Tradition, I wanted to learn more and dive deeper in herbal medicine. Julie is amazing and her apothecary is wonderful. Stop by check out her selection of plant books, herbal remedies and more. She holds weekly classes and special courses aside of her one and two year apprenticeship programs. She is such a wonderful mentor and is active in the herbal community, speaking at events like the Terra Vita Herbal Symposium & Good Medicine Confluence. She came highly recommended to me by Herbalist Jim McDonald when I spoke to him about taking his herbal energetics course in Michigan. I actually wanted to commute for the span of four months to take his course and he suggested based on knowing how difficult it could be getting there that I seek Julie James. I'm so glad that he pointed her my way as did a friend who had taken her course and the current teacher from another herbal program that I was in. If you want to learn about Herbalism and not the woowoo stuff then you will find your cup will spill over with knowledge that Julie speaks! She's amazing and makes amazingly yummy medicine! If you need tinctures, bulk herbs come to Green Wisdom! In our apprenticeship program, we are working hands-on in the community garden, harvesting plants and making medicine - learning the many ways of medicine making. We have hours both in the garden and in class. Learning so much about the plants! I love Julie and urge anyone who has a budding interest to seek her class out! On a side note there are many other "herbal apprenticeships" out there, I highly recommend Julie James. Check out her Monday Plant Meditations followed with plant monographs so you can get a peek into how knowledgeable she is and is so sharing of her wisdom. read more

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Beautiful hidden gem I found for my herbs amongst other things. Customer service was exceptional and the free tea was amazing! Definitely will be a returning lifetime customer. Everything was neatly placed and the owner helped me and my cousins with crystals, books and herbs for our spiritual journey. She was very knowledgeable and had a beautiful spirit. read more

Heaven sent. Had one of the greatest shopping experience here. Almost everything is organic and you can feel the high vibration of the herbs. From jamaican castor oil, mushroom blends (reishi, cordyceps, lions mane) yoni herbs, sleep aid, stress aid products. Everything I needed they had in the store. I was blown away. If yoire visiting Long Beach, this is a shop I highly recommend, even if you dont know what to shop for. You will find something that will help you in your health and journey. I really appreciate Julia's presence and support in finding something to help me move through a blockage. Her knowledge and passion will inspire you. I love her openness to help without pressure to buy a product. Very positive vibes and care-free environment. 100/10! :-) Go support the small businesses! read more

This is definitely a go to apothecary!! I love how they have everything you need. From herbs, seamoss, books and a even container to store your own handmade oils. I'm always treated with a smile and everyone is so knowledgeable. I live 30-40 minutes away but, it's definitely worth the drive. read more

It is really hard not to fall in love with Julie! If you can not make it to Long beach I will tell you secret. You can log in on Facebook for her Monday classes. She is AMAZING she will answer questions online and in class. She is warm and inviting and does not shame no one for asking questions. She is a natural teacher and I am grateful for the day Christina S. introduce me to her. All the rumors about her are true so much knowledge. It is amazing how much I have learned from her in the last year. I love you Julie!! You are a beautiful woman! read more

Love this herbal paradise. This shop is well stock (bulk herbs, teas, tinctures, bath and body products, oils, etc.) and super cute! The staff is very knowledgeable and will even blend custom formulas for you. Lots of handmade ceramics and household items as well. Pricing is also very reasonable here. As a beginner with herbs, having their extensive knowledge and backgrounds is very helpful when finding remedies. read more

The store was organized neatly but upon entering, the vibe with the person working seemed off. Not very friendly and welcoming at all. Discovered she's the store owner, which is surprising. I called a week prior and asked her a few questions over the phone. She seemed pretty knowledgeable. I asked her a couple questions at the counter and was willing to buy all that she had. She appeared to be uninterested and slightly annoyed with answering them. She also made a sidebar statement that she was done answering any more questions and it was close to her closing time and she needed to get home to her son. Wow. Ok. This was my first first time to her shop and meeting her. Not to mention, google maps takes you to her old location. That delayed us getting there sooner. It should be updated. She made sure to mention on the phone that she's been an herbalist for over 30 years. I would think, since you're a seasoned vet, you'd love to answer questions and help people. Especially if they are willing to purchase with you, at your store. Maybe she was in a bad mood that day, but I asked of a good detox and she promptly replied, oh I don't believe much into detoxes. I shut down at that point, since she mentioned she had many detox's over the phone. I bought a few items and left. I thought about going back to check to see if it was simply an "off day" for her, but my husband suggested I go to Los Angeles's, Simply Wholesome store next time. Bummer, since I live here in Long Beach. She is far more convenient. Customer service is important and I didn't feel much value as a customer from this lady. Perhaps this will help her do better with customers.Especially new ones. read more

Julie is the most knowledgeable person about the power of plants that I've ever met. I trust everything in her store.

Julie helped me pick out herbs for an anti-anxiety/sleep tea and was overall so helpful and kind while also giving me space to explore and browse the store! I absolutely loved the selection of herbs, incense, oils, clays, etc here - it's like a playground! I blended and brewed my tea tonight and I'm feeling so wonderfully sleepy and relaxed. Amazing store - thank you! read more

I went today for the first time, the owner was very kind and welcoming. She was very patient with all my questions as well. I was amazed at the sheer amount of herbs they carry as well as the reasonable prices. I also got to taste a sample of one of their teas and it was very delicious. Thank you for the amazing experience! read more

Julie is a joy and this shop is such a community hub! I missed the herb shop from my hometown so I drove down to Long Beach yo visit Green Wisdom, I felt so warmly welcomed. The herbs and learning tools here are top notch read more

Julie and staff are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I've been meaning to come here for years to re-stock my herbs and supplies and finally visited a few weeks ago with a neighbor. I was overwhelmed by the assortment and will definitely bring a list with me next time to peruse the wide selection. read more

This store is just fantastic, as is its owner, Julie. She is an herbal queen and has an abundance of information for any questions or issue you may have. The vibe and selection is great; there are books, herbs, body products, and more. Highly recommend!! read more

Julie James is an amazing human being! I have been taking classes with her since 2010 and my health and that of those around me, has improved dramatically. I was delighted when she opened her storefront in Long Beach. It is a growing space, nurturing the students and clients...growing with the needs, interest and support of her community. If you are just beginning to learn about herbs or are a long time herbalist, you will be delighted with a visit to this location and I can pretty much guarantee you will learn something new when you come by. Classes, herbs and other materials, books, and products by a variety of herbalists; this and more is what you will discover. And if you need a consult on a nagging health issue, there is probably an herb or protocol that can support your path to a healthier you. and you can certainly tell her that your recommendation came from Krystal :-) read more

I have been wanting to come visit here for awhile now and finally made the trip up this past Monday. I have severely sensitive skin with bouts of eczema flaring up recently. Julie was so kind, she listened to my grievances and offered options to help calm my skin and build it back up to a healthy level. She has been an herbalist for over 30 years and she spoke her knowledge with passion and love. I have been putting to practice what she told me and am already seeing improvements. So thankful and can not wait to visit her shop again, a true gem and worth the wait! read more

rekara was so helpful and knowledgeable, her class was very enjoyable, a friday night well spent

Julie is such a lovely resource and though I've only been to her shop twice, I've learned so much already! As she weighs, labels and preps your purchases, she's teaching you - her passion for this field is so inspiring. Her storefront is warm and welcoming, just as she is, like walking into a library of quality herbs and plant medicine. I was very lucky to be given a few samples of the glycerites that she makes and I was blown away by their energetic power! I will definitely try to attend one of her Monday classes soon and hopefully make my way into an apprenticeship read more

I went into the store a couple weeks ago and I fell in love with the store! Met the owner and she was very welcoming and knowledgeable about all her products she carries! Prices are reasonable as well! read more

Julie you are so great and extremely knowledgeable. I am glad I discovered this little gem. I have been in twice to shop and each time I walk out feeling more grateful that a shop like this is available to our community. Keep up the great work Julie! I will definitely be back again!!! read more

This was a pleasant experience. I made it in just before closing and Julie extremely helpful and knowledgable. The store was full of options and information. I found every herb I needed! And, trust me---I had a list. I usually order from Mountain Rose but no more :). The vibe of the space was pleasant...even the other customers. I can't wait to go back. I highly recommend a visit...you will not regret it. I could have looked around for at least an hour or more. Thanks, Julie read more

Green Wisdom 3+ Green Wisdom 5.0 5 reviews   ·  5.3 mi Herb shop in Long Beach, California OVERVIEW REVIEWS 1 of 2 CALL DIRECTIONS SHARE WEBSITE Describe this place Choose descriptions of its features & vibe 2023 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806 Add business hours (562) 619-3096 Suggest an edit Own this business? Reviews from the web 5/5Facebook · 26 votes Street View 3+ Photos Add a photo Review summary 5 4 3 2 1 5.0 5 reviews Tanya Quinn in the last week More Google reviews Web results Green Wisdom Herbal Studies www.greenwisdomherbalstudies.com Green Wisdom Herbal Studies is based in  Long Beach, CA, where we are cultivating a  community of herbalists, kitchen witches, plant  ... Green Wisdom Herbal Studies (Long Beach, CA) | Meetup https://www.meetup.com ' Green-Wisdo... Meet other people interested in herbs &  natural healing, while you learn about the role  of plants in health care. A different herb will be  ... Green Wisdom Herbal Studies - Education - Region - Long Beach, ... https://www.facebook.com ' GreenWisd... Green Wisdom Herbal Studies, Long Beach,  California. 2994 likes · 119 talking about this ·  69 were here. Green Wisdom is a community  ... 2 of 2 Reviews from the web 5/5Facebook · 26 votes Google review summary 5 4 3 2 1 5.0 5 reviews Rate and review on Google Google reviews Most helpful Tanya Quinn in the last week I've been working with Julie as a client, colleague and apprentice for 13+ years now. She is my go to herbalist. I recommend her to friends and clients. I trust her and have not met another more passionate, knowledgable and dedicated herbalist​ in our area. I worked with her while trying to boost my fertility and regulate my hormones. Happy to say I have a 3 year old budding herbalist in my care. Julie is so knowledgeable, passionate and honest. I highly recommend her for all your herbal needs and now she has her own side to host classes once again. Please support this gem, such a blessing to have here in Long Beach. Lucia Marano 4 weeks ago Julie James is among the best herbal teachers- her knowledge of herbs and plants is vast. I'm grateful to be her friend and student!!! Helpful? Monica Ravizza a year ago If you want to learn more about using herbs for your health this is the place to come! Green Wisdom Herbal Studies is run by Julie James who is a fabulous teacher! She offers an array of classes ranging from herbs for cold season to kids workshops on plants. Definitely worth checking out. Helpful? Scott Smith a year ago Simply the best. Julie is an amazing plant educator, Herbalist, and engaging human being that will not only keep you interested, possibly playing, but wrap your head around more academic insights that you... and I mean me, may have found ...More Helpful? Kris Martinez 2 months ago Alex Jervis 6 months ago read more

Very Knowledgeable and helpful. I came in for one herb for a tea and was educated on the properties and excellent pairings for optimal use and flavor. I intend to go back for classes, more education and wellness supplies. read more

This class has something for every kind of learner- you could stick beginners next to more advanced students, students who want to know the scientific information with the students who was the historical lore, the tactile hands on learners with those who do better with straight facts, and you'd find that everyone would get what they are needing. I highly recommend green wisdom herbal studies to anyone. =) read more

I have taken many classes (I am about to leave for a class after I finish this review) with Julie and study with her as an apprentice. Julie is a phenomenal teacher and human being! She is straightforward, passionate, kind, generous, bold, authentic, extensively knowledgable, humble, passionate, engaging and gloriously human. She is obviously a master herbalist and chemist with an ability to transfer her love for learning, understanding, experiencing and honoring the world of plants that is rare and absolutely a pleasure to be in the presence of and absorb. She teaches and practices from the perspective of Western Herbalism with an understanding of some other perspectives as well. Her classes are relevant, fun, not too easy and not too hard (just right!) and full of wisdom and beauty. You can count on her to tell you what she knows and let you know when she doesn't. She is truly a being of service out to leave you empowered and informed. So here's the deal, if you are looking for someone and somewhere to get your feet wet or jump in full force into the world of herbalism you can't go wrong with Julie James and the Green Wisdom school/community. If you ask me, there is no better place to start your journey than here. Ps- I drive from the Valley to Long Beach for her classes... Yeah. That's a review in and of itself. ;) read more

The owner and employee that was there last week were knowledgeable, polite and prices were reasonable. They also told me about classes.

Over the last fifteen or so years, we have become enmeshed in the SoCal herbal scene... i.e. we have been to a LOT of classes with a LOT of different practitioners / teachers. Some are definitely better than others in terms of their knowledge and ability, skills and personality. NONE are as well-versed in their subject matter than Julie James. She is unquestionably a subject matter expert in all things herb-y. Julie possesses a bottomless wealth of herbal knowledge - she knows the plant history, the plant chemistry, the plant processes, and contraindications for pretty much every plant used in Western Herbalism traditions. She is patient in teaching her students, and is such a joyful, pleasant person to be around. We've taken approximately a dozen or so stand-alone classes from her, all of which were amazingly clear and chock-full of great knowledge. I even took her version of a year and a day first level internship program, and although I could not complete it due to ongoing ill health, the classes I was able to attend were wonderful because not only is she a great resource, the class group itself was full of intellectually curious, passionate, like-minded students. It's a really great way to start off your weekend. Best of all, you do not just get 'talked at' during her classes... Julie makes every effort to take time for questions throughout classes, there is plenty of hands-on learning, samples of herbal products (e.g. tinctures, salves, glycerites, tea blends, and herbal foods) are readily available in every class for tasting and trying, and every class includes materials and herbs to take home, as part of the class fees! And let's talk about class fees. Julie's classes are ridiculously inexpensive for the value provided. Most of the classes we availed ourselves of were in the $20-$30/class range, for a minimum of two+ hours per class, plus myriad materials. Such a bargain for such knowledge! If you are lucky enough to live within a reasonable drive to Long Beach (or even North Hollywood, as she sometimes teaches up there as well), and you have a burgeoning desire to become more involved in your own health care or that of your loved ones and even pets in a natural format, you owe yourself the pleasure of getting to know Green Wisdom and the indomitable force behind it. She is SO good that in the first year internship class there were even people driving up from south San Diego County, far northern Los Angeles County, and even the IE - just for the privilege of participating in Julie's classes. If that isn't a ringing endorsement, I don't know what is. Some of her classes are directed toward people more inclined to create their own herbal businesses, and newcomers might surmise this would be off-putting to beginners or those with only a 'hobby-level' interest in herbalism. This would mostly describe us - and we can affirm that even 'newbies' or those only casually interested in obtaining herbal medicine knowledge still feel welcomed and comfortable in her classes. Given how important it is to know the what and why of things we keep around us and put into our bodies, there is no great educator in Southern California who can distill down the pertinent information and get you on a path toward life-long learning than Julie and her Green Wisdom community. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Go check this place out! Within these walls lie an amazing herbal apothecary, an outstanding teacher in Julie James, and students passionate about supporting health with plants. Julie is a fabulous teacher. I took a class with her a few years ago and the time flew by, I knew I wanted more and so I spent the next two years taking every class she offered - best move ever! If you want to learn more about plants as healing allies Julie makes it incredibly easy to understand and she does a great job balancing the science and the spirit side of things, she doesn't get all woo woo on you, but allows space for it if that is what you like. The Los Angeles/Long Beach area need more places like this, Im grateful I discovered Green Wisdom Herbs, definetely worth checking it out! read more

I have absolutely loved the classes I've gone to here! Julie does a great job of blending complex knowledge with useful application. Every time i go i leave with such a good feeling of having learned something that will enhance not only my life but the world around me as well. read more

My sister and I wanted to explore the Green Wisdom Herb Shop. The Shop was very well organized however; the vibe was off. I walked into the shop and noticed a rack of prepackaged herbs on the left hand side of the store. I stopped to see the types of herbs on the rack while my sister went to speak with the owner at the counter. No less than 1 minute one of the employees blocked the door way as if I was going to take off with the herbs bag. So I put the package back and walked over to the counter. I brush it aside thinking that she was doing work over there, but as my sister continued speak with the owner I decided to go back to the rack. AND THE EMPLOYEE DID IT AGING TELLING ME THAT SHE WAS BLOCKING THE WIND. I started to laugh. I then put the herbs back on the shelf. My sister and I bought a few items because the owner was very knowledgeable. After, we got home I started to regret buying the items. However, I would advise anyone of color please be mindful of where you do business. I WILL NOT GO BACK.. read more

Love this herbal shop! Julie is awesome and so helpful and knowledgeable! Her herbs and products are the highest quality and excellent prices. I love her classes and events she holds and learn so much. I'm so happy we have such a great resource available, just wished I lived a little closer! Highly recommend! read more

Not only is Julie James full of incredible wisdom, she has a fantastic style of teaching. She has decades of experience and meets all of her students and clients with compassion and a big heart. I highly recommend Green Wisdom for all of your herbal needs and self care! read more

I just love Green Wisdom Herbal Studies. Julie James is an extremely knowledgeable herbalist. I've been taking classes with her since 2016 and each and every class has taught me more and more! I keep having awesome experiences!!! She teaches at a variety of times and creates informative series. Green Wisdom is also a place to shop for herbs. Thank you!! read more

My daughter has been taking the kids' herb class with Julie at Green Wisdom. She loves it and I love it, too. She's been learning so much, and so have I! Julie is so knowledgeable and kind. She's so helpful to answer any questions we have. Her shop is amazing, too. So many wonderful herbal products for whatever you need. read more

Julie James is the bomb. She is a fabulous teacher with incredible empathy and she knows her stuff. So many of those who reach her level of knowing are unable to communicate that knowledge to others; with her dedication and humor she bridges that gap making learning possible. The best! read more

I can't think of a better person to learn from! I am thrilled that Julie James has her school here in Long Beach. Her plant knowledge is incredible, vast and science based. Matter of fact about the many permutations of health and healing, she is warm, humorous, and genuine in her teaching. Condider yourself fortunate to meet her and blessed to learn from her.. read more

I get bored easily. A class that lasts two hours typically has me fidgeting in my seat and hoping for an early conclusion. This is never the case with Julie! She is passionate, enthusiastic and engaging. She loves herbalism and her love for it is infectious. You can't go wrong with Green Wisdom. read more

Julie is a phenomenal teacher! Accessible. Affordable. Fun. Inspired you to learn and create and she breaks down things into a way you get a great grasp of the materials. Her classes changed my life! While heartedly recommend if you are wanting to learn more about plants and medicinal herbs and/or becoming an herbalist! read more

Walked in looking for a apothecary near me and I'm glad I did! Julie was very nice and very knowledgeable about everything answered my questions even gave my mom a cool turmeric trick. I will be definitely be coming back here and continue to buy my supplies here! Prices were great! I'm very excited to attend classes in the future! read more

What a great little local spot! I needed some herbs for closet satchels​, and that's exactly​ what I got. I spoke with Julie about what my needs were, and she got me all setup​​​. Thank you! read more

Julie is an excellent teacher, extremely engaging and informative. I look forward to more classes and trainings in the future.