Khabir Southwick, also known as the Herb Man, was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, where his parents introduced him early on to the worlds of nutrition and herbal traditions. From a young age, he was fascinated by the range of possibilities found in plants and began experimenting with herbs to craft teas for friends and family. It didn’t take long for herbalism to emerge as both his passion and his life’s direction—setting the foundation for the path that would define his work today.

Raised in the American West, Khabir began his formal exploration through Western herbal traditions, learning how to work thoughtfully with the plants native to his surroundings. Alongside this, he studied traditional nutritional sciences, shaped by an early understanding of how food and herbs intersect in everyday life. While deeply appreciative of Western herbalism, he recognized that a true understanding of herbs required exposure to multiple traditions and systems. With that realization, he stepped beyond his roots in Arizona and set out internationally to broaden his studies and deepen his perspective.

His journey eventually took him to more than 60 countries, each offering its own rich herbal traditions and cultural approaches to plant use. While many systems informed his understanding, it was in India—through the study of Ayurveda—that Khabir found a comprehensive herbal tradition worthy of long-term focus and dedication. Over many years, he immersed himself in Ayurvedic study and apprenticeship, developing a deep respect for its principles, methods, and philosophical foundations.

Drawing on decades of global experience, Khabir returned to the United States with a refined perspective on herbs, formulation, and traditional systems of use. Today, he is widely recognized for his longstanding work with herbs, his depth of study across cultures, and his role as an educator and formulator with a special emphasis on Ayurveda.

At Herb Man Teas, we offer a carefully selected collection from hundreds of herbal blends developed and refined over the years. These teas represent the formulas most suited for everyday use, crafted with intention, consistency, and respect for traditional herbal preparation. While many of Khabir’s formulations are shared privately through other channels, Herb Man Teas exists to make a small number of his most time-honored blends available to the public.

Note: Khabir Southwick, also known as the Herb Man, is not a medical doctor. All information shared through Herb Man Teas is intended for educational and informational purposes only and relates solely to herbal products.