Master herbalist George Lamoureux is the founder of Jing Herbs. George has been a tonic and clinical herbalist for over fifteen years. He holds a master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from the prestigious Yo San University and holds certification from The National Certification Committee for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. George studied under the well known Taoist masters Daoshing and Maoshing Ni. During his studies with the Ni brothers, he was the recipient of many of the Ni family traditions handed down in an unbroken line of 38 generations of Chinese physicians.
After graduating from Yo San University, George embarked on post graduate studies in gynecology and fertility with Bob Flaws. He continues to consult on these issues and all conditions in the realm of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
In 2002, George incorporated Jing Herbs to establish a company that would be true to the teachings of his Masters both modern and ancient. In 2008, after many years of researching and formulating, George, with his long time friend and Tonic herbalist John Bonds, commenced ongoing operations. The company was founded on the ancient herbal traditions of the Taoist sages with their 5,000 year old emphasis on the use of Tonic herbs as superfoods for the enhancement of health and longevity. Both George and John personally travel to countries of origin to ensure that the products they produce are authentic, pure, and effective.
George is a much sought after authority on Tonic herbs and has addressed such diverse groups as the North American Victims Assistance Conference and the University of California School of Nursing. In his thirteen-year tenure at the Tea Garden and Herbal Emporium, George held the positions of Apprentice herbalist, Herbalist, Senior herbalist, Store Manager, Vice-President of Operations, Director of Herbal Programs and member of the Board of Directors.
While living in New York City, George held seats on both the New York Futures Exchange and the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Los Angeles Confidential Magazine referred to him as “one of the best herbalists in the country”.
