Discover the power of Chinese tonic herbs, medicinal mushrooms, and adaptogenic powders. Our Practitioner curated line is made of natural and wild-grown supplements to enhance the mind, body, and spirit.

Founder, Alyssa Melody
An acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist Alyssa has studied and worked with herbs for 15 years, discovering first-hand the transformative effects of ancient adaptogens.
Root + Bones was founded with the mission to connect our global community to the infinite and unparalleled healing power of these revered and research-backed botanicals. Our therapeutic-grade, nutrient-dense, and bioavailable products counteract the effects of the modern physical, emotional, and environmental stresses we all encounter daily.
Alyssa is dedicated to uncovering the Root causes of disease and accelerating the paradigm shift towards holistic healthcare.

Why I Started Root & Bones?
Not all herbal supplements are created equal. Many brands cut corners by using raw herbs or grain-grown mycelium instead of potent, bioavailable extracts. It’s cheaper—and still legally called a “mushroom supplement”—but it doesn’t deliver results.
I started Root & Bones to change that. Every mushroom we use is wood-grown and properly extracted (except for cordyceps, which is mycelium grown via liquid fermentation). Our herbs come from their native regions in China and are processed for maximum bioavailability.
Most products on the market are mass-produced with baby fruiting bodies, low-potency formulas, and little to no extraction. After 15 years in this industry, I’ve chosen only the most powerful, effective extracts—and I’ve sourced every one myself.
We began with a deep reverence for Traditional Chinese Medicine—and a desire to source truly potent, effective herbs you could trust. What started as a small practitioner-curated line has grown into a leading collection of wild-grown, lab-tested tonic herbs, adaptogens, and now skincare.

Then & Now: From Alyssa
As an Herbalist and Acupuncturist, I often find myself both a student and teacher of Traditional Chinese Medicine. There is so much to understand, and as with all types of medicinal practices, it's the doing over long periods of time that is the best teacher.
In my practice, I searched for years to find potent quality extracts for myself and patients. What I found in the market, from both big brands and small, was disappointing, with most using filler powders or less than transparent sources.
In 2016, I found myself searching high and low, calling China, researching everything I could, looking for the purest quality herbs, ordering them across countries and bagging them in my house, for my clients.
I started Root + Bones with just 4 foundational skus, and today, we've grown to over 25 skus, with a TCM skincare line coming soon, and are in over 100 retailers nationwide.
We've changed so much over the years. Our team has grown; our look has changed, but one thing that remains constant is our dedication to the highest quality herbs, with the greatest potency.
Thank you to everyone both old and new.