• A Quest for Sustainable Wildcrafted Herbs in the Himalayas
    • Ayurvedic Herbalism
    • March 06, 2023
    A Quest for Sustainable Wildcrafted Herbs in the Himalayas

    The quest for sustainability is no small feat. Follow along with three members of our team as they trek into the mountains of Nepal in search of two precious Ayurvedic herbs.

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  • Growing Western Herbs at Banyan Farm
    • Ayurvedic Herbalism
    • August 22, 2022
    Growing Western Herbs at Banyan Farm

    While we may not highlight them often, Western herbs have been a part of our product line for quite some time. Meet four favorites currently growing at Banyan Farm.

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  • Stepping into the Heart of Community at Omaroti Well of Indigenous Wisdom
    • Banyan Community
    • February 18, 2022
    Stepping into the Heart of Community at Omaroti Well of Indigenous Wisdom

    Ola Obasi, herbalist and community wellness advocate in Puerto Rico, was one of our 2020 Community Grant Fund recipients. Here's a peek into her latest projects and visions.

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  • Honoring Our Values: Our 2020 Responsibility Report
    • Banyan Community
    • April 20, 2021
    Honoring Our Values: Our 2020 Responsibility Report

    This report is a thorough look at what we’ve accomplished over the year of 2020, where we’ve fallen short, and where we plan to make improvements in the future.

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  • The Spirit of Giving with Ola Obasi and Amy Branum
    • Banyan Community
    • February 26, 2021
    The Spirit of Giving with Ola Obasi and Amy Branum

    Our Community Grant Fund helps us enable Ayurvedic changemakers to better support their communities. Meet our 2020 recipients, Olatokunboh Obasi and Amy Branum. 

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  • An Immersion into Well-Being at the Living Ayurveda Internship
    • Banyan Community
    • October 08, 2020
    An Immersion into Well-Being at the Living Ayurveda Internship

    The Living Ayurveda Internship incorporates communal living, farm work, and classes on several Ayurvedic topics. Here, a former intern shares her experiences.

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  • Growing Roots at Banyan Farm
    • Banyan Community
    • October 02, 2020
    Growing Roots at Banyan Farm

    2020 has been quite a metamorphosis for our partners at Banyan Farm. As their second year on the farm, they were in a place to accomplish some exciting milestones.

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  • Embracing True Community at the Yoga Seed Collective
    • Banyan Community
    • June 19, 2020
    Embracing True Community at the Yoga Seed Collective

    As a 2019 Community Grant Recipient, the Yoga Seed Collective has been using their grant to help bring Ayurveda to their community during pandemic times.

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  • Working for Change: Black Lives Matter
    • Banyan Community
    • June 01, 2020
    Working for Change: Black Lives Matter

    We are committed to making sure that our team members, customers, suppliers, communities, and anyone reading this knows where we stand—Black Lives Matter.

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  • A Letter from Our CEO
    • Banyan Community
    • March 16, 2020
    A Letter from Our CEO

    People across the country are taking action to support their immune systems and overall well-being in this time of uncertainty. Recently, we have seen a large increase in demand for our products.

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  • Seva in Action at Alandi Ayurveda Clinic
    • Banyan Community
    • February 26, 2020
    Seva in Action at Alandi Ayurveda Clinic

    In 2019 Banyan initiated our first annual Community Grant Fund. We are excited to share with you the story of one of our 2019 grant recipients, the Alandi Ayurveda Clinic in Boulder, Colorado.

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  • Harvesting Ashwagandha in Southern Oregon
    • Ayurvedic Herbalism
    • January 06, 2020
    Harvesting Ashwagandha in Southern Oregon

    We harvested the famous adaptogen ashwagandha right here in Southern Oregon. It did exquisitely well in this climate and we were rewarded with an abundant field full of this amazing herb.

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  • Why We Became a Certified B Corp
    • Banyan Community
    • June 27, 2019
    Why We Became a Certified B Corp

    B Corporations are leaders of the global movement of people using business as a force for good.™ Read on to learn more about our Certified B Corporation® status.

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  • Our 3 Pillars and Why They Matter
    • Banyan Community
    • April 22, 2019
    Our 3 Pillars and Why They Matter

    As an Ayurvedic company, Banyan Botanicals commits to doing what is best—for you, for the planet, and for future generations. Read this article to learn about Banyan's pillars and why they matter.

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  • Is Organic the Same as Non-GMO?
    • Health and Wellness
    • July 31, 2018
    Is Organic the Same as Non-GMO?

    There is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding about the similarities and differences between organic and non-GMO. We are here to answer all the questions you’ve perhaps been wondering about, starting with the common question, “What does non-GMO even mean?”

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  • Meet Our 2017 Catalog Cover Model– Mas Vidal
    • Banyan Community
    • March 20, 2017
    Meet Our 2017 Catalog Cover Model– Mas Vidal

    Mas and I have known of one another for a while, mostly through similar circles and social media. But what a joy to meet him and connect with him for this interview. He’s such a beautiful soul who embodies the wisdom of the Yogic and Ayurvedic sciences.

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  • Why Sustainability Matters to the Future of Ayurveda
    • Ayurvedic Herbalism
    • September 14, 2016
    Why Sustainability Matters to the Future of Ayurveda

    In hopes of reversing the future of endangered and irresponsibly harvested plants, we support projects that work with local farms across India to establish cultivated sources for some of our favorite herbs.

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  • Celebrating 20 Years of Serving the Ayurvedic Community
    • Banyan Community
    • April 22, 2016
    Celebrating 20 Years of Serving the Ayurvedic Community

    Banyan Botanicals was born from a love of Ayurveda. Our founders, Scott and Kevin, started the company in 1996 with the desire to support the practice of Ayurveda and the expansion of its wisdom in the West. The idea for the business was simple—provide the highest quality herbs and products available and deliver them along with excellent customer service. For twenty years we have focused on making these ideals a reality for customers. It is our great honor to serve the ever-growing community of those practicing Ayurveda and we look forward to continuing our efforts in the years to come.

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  • Banyan Roots: A Look Inside Stand-Up
    • Banyan Community
    • June 11, 2015
    Banyan Roots: A Look Inside Stand-Up

    Stand-up…comedy? Stand-up…paddleboard?
    Nope!
    Just Stand-Up.

    That’s what we have lovingly named our daily morning meeting in our Ashland, Oregon Customer Service and Marketing Office.

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Banyan Community

As an Ayurvedic business and one of a growing number of certified B Corp companies, we see the inherent connection between our own health and the health of the world. Alongside our commitment to help people achieve and maintain optimal health and well-being, we must also remember to care for the health of our people, our communities, and the planet.

Bringing conscientiousness to our social and environmental impact and implementing ethical business practices in alignment with our values is a huge part of the B Corp meaning. As a part of the larger B Corp community, we are committed to using business as a force of good while holding ourselves to a high standard of transparency, accountability, and continual improvement.

In the world of sustainable brands and socio environmental awareness, Banyan is leading the way with community offerings such as our Community Grant Fund, Living Ayurveda Internship, and our ongoing commitment to high-quality products that are organic, fairly-traded, and sustainably sourced.