Flower Power Herbs & Roots

I never write reviews for places BUT this magical place with even more magical employees deserves a 10 star review! Biggest shoutout to the entire team, especially Noah! I swear these people are witches and wizards! I was sick and my immune system was so down for so long and all my lab work was coming back negative so I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. Then, while looking for organic oregano to make tea with, I came across this store. They went above and beyond to help me and suggest their favorite items that they use! I walked out with oregano I wanted and elderberry syrup that SAVED MY LIFE! What an amazing group, what an amazing store, what an amazing selection of products! It’s been around two weeks since my first visit and I’m a brand new man who’s walking out of their store with the biggest smile on my face for the second time now with a new bag to make tea with (another brilliant suggestion I received) and another bottle of elderberry syrup and most importantly with a whole lot of positive energy! My Mum is also so thankful to these people because they helped me recover my immune system because as an international student I’m so far away from home! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I wish I lived closer because I would spend all day here. For it's small, cozy space, Flower Power packs in the wisdom and vibes. I bought high quality herbs and ingredients there, yes, but the real gem are the ladies who work there. They are so knowledgeable and committed to taking care of their customers. 10/10, I will definitely be a returning customer!

I always wanted to visit a herbal shop and this is such a whimsical apothecary space. Wide variety of herbs, tinctures and holistic remedies. Employees are kind and friendly. I’m very shy so I appreciate that they’re just patient and willing to answer questions about anything. They offer testers which is great for people who are picky with smells, specifically essential oils or soaps.

Wonderful selection, extremely helpful staff, and an outstanding manager, Carlos! Would recommend recommend to anyone in Manhattan!

Great place they have almost everything in stocks and the host and seller are knowledgeable of the herbs great customer service too

I always enjoy taking a trip to Flower Power Herbs and Roots as they always have an herb I’m looking for. My experiences shopping here have always been nice however my last experience was different. It was my first time taking my boyfriend there. When we walked inside we greeted everywhere but was not greeted back. After browsing around we were told if we needed any help to let them know. Once we decided what we wanted we told one of the staff that there were several herbs we would like, and the response was that we could assist ourselves and use the ladder to grab what we needed. I didn’t appreciate this as it made my boyfriend feel unsafe to use a wobbly ladder and respectfully he doesn’t work there so that’s not his job. Again I’ve been to the shop several times and never experienced using the ladder to grab my own herbs, or just grab my own herbs at all. There was a customer in there prior to us coming in that seemed like a regular and was already engaged in conversation, so I feel as if the focus was on the conversation. I will still continue to shop here, however I will let it be very clear that moving forward myself, boyfriend or any customer for that matter should be climbing the ladder to assist themselves. We do not work there and that is very unsafe.

Very first time walking into an Herbal place & I loved it. It was a great experience and I found just about all the herbs I was looking for plus additional. An issue I did run into though was as I walked in I wasn't greeted to feel the welcome into the establishment. I presented my energy by greeting everyone there an then I received the responses. The four Stars is based solely on the overall experience that I had at the Shop. Customer Service isn't extended to everyone that walks into the Shop such as myself nor my Queen whom I walked in with. That's a problem that has to be fixed. Overall, Great store🙏🏾

I visited about a month ago and was only greeted and acknowledged by the gentleman working there. The woman working at the time didn’t greet me. She barely interacted with me. It was my first time buying dry herbs, so I was very excited. If it weren’t for the gentleman, I probably would never go back. Vast selection of herbs, tinctures, and oils which was good.

Everything is amazing But especially their breathe life. I'm not hugely into holistic for my asthma, because it really is THAT bad and always has been. Their Breathe Life has literally reduced my need for inhalers by 95%. I am using the smallest amount of inhaler, since I was diagnosed at 6months old. It is pretty incredible. Also, their face mud is FIRE!!!

It's a small quaint shop packed with herbs and essential oils. I bought some dried herbs from here (hibiscus, dill, Alma powder and such). The people behind the counter were nice and eager to help and the price was pretty decent for it's location!

My friend and I came upon this store today when walking around the East Village. It smells great the moment you walk in. What a neat place, with tons of options even in a small store. They have a little of everything in terms of teas, herbs, essential oils, and more. The staff also was willing to make suggestions and provide advice. Check them out and try something new!

super friendly & it's very crowded on Sunday. this store have all kind of Herbs you'll probably find what you need. If you have a condition, talk to the cashier. They're pretty knowledgeable and try to Help you out what's good for you. they have different prices it mostly from $10 up.

Love this place!! it smells amazing from the moment you walk in the door and what was the burning? white sage and the sacred space spray. OMG is so good. It has the right ambience for the right people - when you get here you'll know it and you want to buy everything because it smells amazing and the customer service is impeccable. I also got some "special" chocolate that I can't wait to eat.

I love this shop! They have a great selection of different herbs, tinctures and soaps. The service was amazing, they are very attentive and answer whatever questions you may have. The atmosphere is quiet, welcoming and inviting. Please check them out

A gem in manhattan. there isn't an herb this store doesn't have in the form of dried, tinctures or even powders. There's so many options it's overwhelming but the incredible women at the front desk are actual angels from above and can answer any question. they have valuable insight into many different illnesses and herbs in their store to treat that.

I've been using the flowers ursi, green tea, oolong, lemon verbena, saw palmetto, fo-ti, senna, yellow dock, blue cohosh.

I still miss the chair. I also miss all the special small lines of products by community who seemed to be part of this store. It really bums me out. It seems like the management is listening to business mentors and not loyal to the folks who helped you grow your business and put you on the map, sorry it;s my perception of what happened when i go in there and those very special products are no longer there.It's like the heart is missing. still love the store but the drive to become "a brand"- while it may be good business- part of what gave it value was the community.

Called earlier in the day specifically asking for "ceremonial cacao". Since they are a well known experienced apothecary, I assumed they would know the difference between "ceremonial grade cacao" and "regular cacao". After driving from NJ, over an hour of traffic and tolls... it turns out they don't know the difference and wasted the trip. When I said this wasn't "ceremonial", the salesperson replied, "how much more ceremonial do you want it to get? It's organic and comes from Peru. NOT!! Ridiculous!! Ceremonial Cacao has been prayed over and completely different. Also about 10 times the price. Totally dissatisfied and will never return.

In a nutshell: If you're done with putting pharmaceuticals into your body to heal whatever ailment and your intuition drives you to prepare a tea or brew, why not check out this East Village shop to find out those special herbs? GOOD I'm glad to make this review weeks after making the purchase so I can attest to the efficacy of them. Early in March I ate something that was beyond the typical food poisoning as I continued having symptoms beyond the usual 24-36 hours and given it was a treatable condition I decided to treat it in the way our grandmothers would - brew herbs! So YELP told me the closest herb shop to me in an area and a lady with glasses took command on asking if I needed help after the younger lady at the register had 0 clue about what is what. Very knowledgeable, the lady in emerald glasses talk to me about the properties of the many herbs I was considering plus some extras she suggested based on the symptoms, in that I appreciate her help. BAD Although initially helpful, the Lady with the green glasses felt at times pushing products. Some suggestions were genuine regarding what the herbs were going to be used for but, other suggestions were add-ons that were not necessary. This became more obvious after I already picked the herbs I was buying, while being charged I wanted to see what else I could I get before leaving (a tea maker, an utensil, something else I might fancy just because) and that's when she started to push store-made products that I felt were a little pandering (to those of us, who uses spiritual/metaphysical language) and I didn't appreciated that. GREAT If you're an entrepreneur or executive that simply does not have the time to go to a doctor or you don't want to take drugs to heal common ailments, the use of herbs is as effective as thousands of years ago. Lemon Verbena, Red Raspberry and the Calendula flower are a great trio to deal with stomach and digestive processes ailments such as a bacteria you may caught from eating something undercooked or otherwise fkup your super delicate stomach. It calms down your digestion process and get it back to normal - read between the lines - you can also add Wormroot powder to water in order to ingest some fiber after dehydration. Drinking it twice a day (or more), this tea will take care of things in less than 7 days. Get yourself a portable tea-maker, if you're currently traveling for business, for dry herbs. However, if you don't feel like falling in the tea-drinkers-wagon, the shop has pre-packed tea with a variety of flavors so if you're in East Village, is a very good option.

Whoever the new owner - or manager - - tall skinny blonde woman -is she was quite brusque to me. I usually love this place. Came in and asked for 2 ounces of different herbs She said "do you want to grab the jars or should we?" No one's ever asked me that before. I hesitated. "Never mind don't worry about it" she said, disingenuously. Someone came in after me looking hipper and younger and she welcomed them a smile. She was also micromanaging the three clerks there. Hey, maybe I have it all wrong but that was my perception.

Knowledgeable and friendly staff. All the herbs you could ever want and more. Flower Power offers bulk herbs, herbal tinctures, and handmade plant-based products at affordable prices.

I'm not really an herbal enthusiast but I was on the hunt for essential oils. They had what I needed but the pricing wasn't cheap. It probably would have cost about her same or even more at Whole Foods or a competitor. I asked the staff a lot of questions and they answered but in my opinion were not particularly friendly or helpful. Will see if the oils help alleviate some health issues before passing final judgment on this place. But for now, i would give it 3 stars. Cute shop, convenient location, and had what I needed.

Truly one of a kind herb shop! They have a very, very extensive collection of herbs, spices, teas, oils, roots, etc. As an added bonus, you can find little mixtures of herbs made by local herbalists and witches for all sorts of conditions. They also offer workshops on things like candle making and medicinal herbs, among other things.  I found the staff to be very friendly and knowledgeable as they were able to make thoughtful recommendations based on what I was looking for. In the short amount of time I was there, I learned so much about the different healing properties of various herbs. I walked out with some sage and palo santo and can't wait to use them.  I'll definitely be back to pick up a few more things and try out a workshop!

I feel like this shop would be something I would see on Diagon Alley in Harry Potter. I'm completely obsessed with all the jars full of dry herbs that line their walls! They have knowledgeable staff that are always very willing to help and offer advice. They have amazing Shea butters; I particularly enjoy the Love Butter. My baths have been transformed by their selections of dried flowers and their loose leaf teas mixtures are delicious. Love love love this place.

Flower Power makes many errors regarding management. I have also found the owner, Lata Kennedy, to be a vindictive and mean-hearted person. In fact, the people working at Flower Power are often lax and inattentive. With so many places to choose from to purchase herbs.. I am certain there are better places than Flower Power.

So I order from Etsy it's just expensive you don't even get enough for the money but flowerpower. I'm sold!! Haven't met the staff yet hopefully once covid ends I will. I ordered to make my herb blends to smoke. Mugwort, passionflower, hops, skullcap, lavender, California poppy. One the package came fast I do reside in Queens. 2. The amount was huge I had no idea how much I would receive I'm going to get jars I'm using ziplocks. Whoa the smoke on the mugwort amazing passionflower I'm at a State of bliss. Didn't smoke hops yet one piece of advice the brown bags are very thin I know it helps with the environment but USPS popped my hops some of it got out. No biggie but just a suggestion. I can't wait to visit this store in the near future. Thank you for coming through during this rough time. Asé

I was in New York for a layover and thought I'd check this store out. Walked two miles to get to it. They have a huge variety of herbs and I was able to find what I wanted. I'll be back. I'll be back.

Eye traveled an hour to get to this shop. My first time visiting and eye must say eye am very disappointed with my experience. Eye love the idea but the staff was very off putting. Eye will not be going back and that's very sad. Sadly this isn't the first review posted about the customer service but eye though eye have my own experience... Eye will be letting all my followers know about my experience. Lots of Ego in that shop. Very sad.

As an herbalist, I love Flower Power. It holds a hugely important space in NYC. But as a customer, there are some setbacks: they don't formulate tinctures for you. And You can't refill existing tinctures you have. This is because they don't have a food distribution license. If you go into other herb shops in Brooklyn like Radicle or Antidote, the herbalist on staff can put something custom together for you. But at Flower Power, you just buy preformulated tinctures, single herb farm tinctures, or single bulk herbs. Good quality place.

Flower Power is a one-stop mystical wonderland of organically cultivated herbs, roots, flowers, leaves and seeds! They sell loose herbs in bulk for making a variety of home remedies as well as herbal extracts, tinctures, pure essential oils, perfumes, salves, and ointments. When you open the door, an array of delectable, pleasant aromas waft your way and indulge your senses...Not sure what to do with your newfound homeopathic ingredients? They also offer a healthy selection of herbal books that range in topic from the pragmatic cultivation and utilization of herbs, to those that discern their more spiritual qualities. The ladies here are so pleasant and helpful, it was an absolute pleasure spending my time and money here. P.S. They also have workshops!

Oh my, Flower Power! I've been coming here for years and I don't know why I never thought to write a review. I live in Queens but I make the trip to the city just for this place. I use their Rose Water as a spray for my face every single day for at least 3 years now and I love it. If you bring your bottle back it's a discounted refill. My bottle top even broke once and they gave me a new one. The staff is here is always warm and ready to answer questions. I've had some great conversations with them and always leave feeling like I've learned something. When I was pregnant, the employee at the counter even took the time once to check if the herbs I was making a tea out of were ok for me. She was very sweet and grabbed the herbs off the wall for me so I didn't have to climb the ladder. She also recommended a book for me which I purchased and loved. Lata's Herbalism class is amazing. A friend and I went when we could. We learned so much and got to taste some yummy concoctions. Their loose leaf teas are great (I like Vibrant a lot). The wall lined with herbs is beautiful and the vibe and smell of the place makes me just want to sit there for hours. The wall is pretty self explanatory, everything is labeled and you get the herbs yourself and bring them to the counter. Of course if you can't find something, they will help you. I use their bar soaps as well (I stock up on a variety every time I go). I tried their seaweed bath bag once too and loved it. I love Flower Power!

If your looking for place where you can experience the worst customer service, then look no further! The ladies behind counter did not greet us. When we ask about herbs they just pointed to the wall. Don't even bother asking questions you might annoy them and get an eye roll. When we couldn't find herbs, instead of moving from behind the counter and actually assisting us( might have been to much work ).

Oh my God...this little shop is A-MAZING! Went with my girlfriend with a list of items that we wanted to get information on. Unfortunately, because the place is small they can only allow one to two people in at a time due to COVID. No problem, we get it and appreciate it. My group of three waited outside patiently. While the one customer that was inside was being serviced another employee was happy to come outside and talk to us about the items on our lists and give us great information about what we were and weren't looking for. We each left with quite a few herbs and tinctures and even some homemade hand sanitizer that had the best smell of clove. There's probably a million things in there that we didn't talk about and I can't wait to go back and chat with one of the ladies. There were some people in the line behind us outside. It went from us three to six very quickly. Some of those people were getting very impatient and not so nice. While we waited we noticed somebody was able to drive up and pick up and order they had called in. So if you don't have the time or the patience to stand outside and wait for everybody to get individual attention, that might be the best choice for you. Just a heads up.

I noticed immediate difference in using the tinctures recommended by the staff!! I will need more soon!!!

Cute shop with nice customer service, and safe covid protocols. Small shop but had a ton of different things and was able to get everything on my list. Worth a stop in!

I loved this place the moment I walked in. The fragrance of herbs hits you gently reminding you of the NYC herb stores in the 80s and 90s (I wasn't here yet in the 70s) great little mom shops like Aphrodisiac and that fabulous place in the East Village Angelica's Herbs and Spices whose owner gave me my first product blending advice to use glycerin to assist blending essential oils into a water based product (which eventually became my Ritual 1, Intention-Based Aromatherapy product). I wish Flower Power Herbs & Roots long life. Was waxing nostalgic, but I now don't have to!

Really cute apothecary, whole sale, bulk loose leaf, spices, and teas type place. I ambiance is rustic with fun energy. Not corporate/chain - very fitting of the name.

Friendly atmosphere and the store was loaded with fantastic items! Although it's for a niche market, it was exactly what I was looking for. I recommend it to anyone who favors holistic healing, spiritual individuals, or if you want to try something new. :) The staff seemed to be all womyn which is personally A+ and what I would prefer. They even guessed my Sun sign correctly 10/10 a place worth visiting in New York

The staff is just....yikes. So beyond off putting and not helpful. Real bad vibes from the moment you step into the shop. You are much better off visiting Enchantments down the street (if you are not looking for herbs and are just looking for spiritual goods) as the staff is actually welcoming, and answers your questions. What an ego on these employees!

Loved this place! Even though on my one person can be inside at a time with COVID restrictions they have someone come out to consult and help make your experience wonderful and quick. Love the variety and love put into your order by this staff!

Now that I've become a little more fastidious, I realize that I can't just dole out 5 stars to love at first sight. That said, Flower Power can't get any better for what it purports to do - sell herbs. I didn't realize how difficult it was to procure fresh lavender in the city. I now know that the Union Square Greenmarket sells 3 oz of culinary English lavender for $10, and Whole Food's in NYC do not stock lavender. Flower Power has both inorganic lavender (meant for potpourri; 3 oz for $10 as well) and organic lavender (at $3 per 1/2 oz or $5.40 per oz ... I think the prices do decrease as you buy more). I guess it was more expensive than at the Greenmarket, but I love that a) I can buy it by weight, b) it's fresh, and c) it smells heavenly - the aroma has already deeply permeated my bag. And it's organic! There is a whole slew of other herbs (and teas and oils) to purchase, but I was primarily riveted by the wall of alphabetized, clearly-labeled glass jars with prices. The organization and selection are phenomenal, the service is excellent, and the store is simple and accessible. The two women who work there are clearly very knowledgeable, sweet, and wonderfully helpful. I currently don't have other herb needs, but I know I'd definitely return here to get any other high-quality herbs.

What an amazing shop to randomly come across. I always go to superiority burger but usually come in 9th street from avenue A, this past Saturday my friend came to visit me and I was telling him I was feeling sick and how I wished I could find an herbal medicine store as I've become plant based vegan over the last 2 years. but I googled and nothing came up. Anyway, we went about our day showing him around NYC as I slowly died in the heat with what felt like the beginning of an intense cold.. He wanted a burger so of course I took him to the best veggie burger spot in NYC but this time around I entered 9th street from 1st Ave and my god am I grateful we did that because I came across the lovely ladies at flower power and told them what I was feeling, I was advised to take Rapid Immune Boost by Herb Pharm it was 7pm I took it immediately in some water.. I took it again before I went to sleep and twice between meals the next day. By Sunday night it was as if I never felt sick. Thank you! I'll be back for more herbal remedies now that I know this shop exists, my saviors :)

Lovely shop and with an incredibly helpful and knowledgeable staff! This cute shop always has magical goodies, remedies & herbs I'm excited to run home to try!

This place is AWESOME. What a treasure trove of knowledge, herbs, organic products, and classes. If I lived close I would take all of their workshops! So necessary in the city to have herbs sold bulk. I'm an acupuncturist and herbalist. This place is an oasis. Love it, long life and happiness to everyone here.

I have to say while they have an interesting selection, customer service in this place is something to be improved. Maybe the girl who was helping me was an exception but what I received was a strangely arrogant attitude and an openly rude gaze when I inquired about a few herbs. There was no proper explanation and more of a "go find it yourself" attitude. A major part of working in places like this is interaction with customers and a friendly approach both of which are lacking in this lovely shop.

Wow! It's fun to call--or better yet--visit a shop where they talk to you like an ignorant child! If you ask a question, you'll get an answer for the most obvious fact about an item, not for what you were actually asking about. But hey, that's fun too! Don't open your mouth, just your wallet. Better yet, they probably don't want you there in the first place!

If your looking for a positive vibe herb store then don't bother with this store. They were beyond rude to me and were super nice to my boyfriend. I was with four other people and they couldn't believe the bad energy they were giving off as well. It's basically an herb store with a nyc trashy vibe so please don't go in here expecting a warm experience.

My daughter and I took a class this morning that so informative and enjoyable. We are both healers by profession and found this little shop in the East Village to be exactly what we needed. We now understand so much more about the number of uses for herbs and roots both personally and for our clients. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely stop in.

I can't thank you enough, the Smokers Replacement tincture is the REAL DEAL! If you are ready to quit smoking this is your best friend. Thank you so much for recommending this! Everything else in there shop is just as amazing, thank you!

Really Great Energy! Warm greeting made me feel welcome! This store is SO cool, Great Wall of herb jars w a sliding ladder! but not at all intimidating. The staff is SO friendly & great vibes and was equally able to let me browse as well as answer all of my questions. (I had alot! They gave me so much info!) I left with two bags of herbs that I could not find elsewhere which will supplement my nightly teas & two vials of essential oils. More importantly, I left a fan of the store, the staff, & the wide array of offerings there! (I'm coming back for a class at the end of the month!) I'm really looking forward to learning more here! Thank You!!!

An amazing place with organic herbs etc. If they don't have what you need, they will try their best to help you find it. This is a lower Manhattan staple.

Very helpful. Great products. I bought Solomon's seal here and the effectiveness was amazing (joint pain).

Went here on Friday to get ingredients for a DIY leave-in conditioner I'm making because my hair is hella matted. I was actually going to go to Radicle in Downtown Brooklyn, since it's closer to home. But there was no answer when I called and their customer service reviews weren't good. I called FP ahead of time to make sure they had what I needed, and the person on the phone was really sweet. When I got there an hour later, they were lovely and super helpful. Great array of herbs. You pull the jars from off the shelf and they weigh the amount you'd like to purchase. The salesperson I spoke with gave me a great tip re Milk Thistle. They even have CBD chocolates! I bought the pina colada one, and it was delightful. Not sure if they offer classes or workshops (I think they do). I can't wait to return!

Per Yelp's recommendation I walked to Flower Power crosstown and it was worth it. I sought advice from the owner, looking for something to boost my immune system and I got it, very quickly. But the most important was that it worked! I'm not a crazy hippie, I take antibiotics if I need them, but there is also power in natural remedies and you will surely find the powerful stuff at Flower Power.

I had a great first experience here. The staff joked with me about Harry Potter references and were super kind with my lack of substantial herb knowledge. I'll be going back without a doubt

The is a super cute shop with all the herbs a person could need. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I went looking for some items to keep my mom's health up to par while I was visiting her and they had everything I needed at significantly lower prices than I get at my home store. I even took some home with me.

I LOVE flower power! This store is a gem! I have originally arrived there because I wanted to make medicinal teas, and fell in love completely with this store and ended up bringing family members! So basically, this store has probably the largest selection of herbs of any kind, not only that, but you can come to them with specific requirements related to health issues and they will be able to recommend a combination of herbs that will benefit you. If you are into natural health, remedies and herbs this is paradise for you! I ended up buying more than 30 different types of herbs and really enjoyed everything!!