Aren’t Powders more Expensive than other Patent Herbs?
Since powders are more potent than other solid forms of patent and give the practitioner maximum flexibility in prescribing, powders really shouldn’t be compared to other forms of patents. However, they are very close in price. A two week course of powders will cost the patient around $28. While this is slightly more than raw herbs, the convenience more than makes up for it. Patients often reject or eventually give up on raw herbs because of the time it takes – and the smell! Granules avoid both of these problems. Practitioners are free markup the price for their patients. That can mean thousands of dollars per year in profits. In fact, because you collect the money including your mark-up, you make money before you’ve even ordered the herbs! Many acupuncturists make the majority of their earnings from herb sales.
