

Blue Poppy was founded in 1982 by Bob Flaws and Honora Wolfe – both well-known TCM therapists and pioneers. For many years, Blue Poppy focused on publishing TCM specialist books in English until, in 1999, the first series of Chinese herbal preparations, Blue Poppy Originals, was introduced under the name Blue Poppy Herbs. These formulas are based on Bob Flaws' more than twenty years of experience and are specifically tailored to Western needs. The range of Blue Poppy Herbs has been continuously expanded and now includes the following product lines:
- concentrated traditional formulas in tablets and capsules – Blue Poppy Classics
- pediatric liquid formulas – Blue Poppy Pediatric Formulas
- effective topical formulas – Blue Poppy Original Externals
- unique formulations based on modern Chinese research – Blue Poppy Original Formulas
- new ground-breaking, excipient-free granules that feature many single herbs and more formulas than most other brands – Blue Poppy Granule Formulas and Singles
- Balance, Tempo and Unico acupuncture needles
- People’s Herbs and People’s Herbs plus
- Great Nature Formulas
About our use of palm oil in our externals:
We only use certified sustainable palm oil products sourced from Latin American family farms that do not slash and burn. This is part of our commitment to being environmentally conscious.

Bob Flaws
Bob Flaws is one of the best-known TCM therapists and speakers in the western world. His philosophy: Chinese medicine is the best basis for the development of a new, integrative medicine for the 21st century.