Juan José Ferreira

CEO Rainforest Pharmacy

It is often believed that the path to discovery can be a serendipitous one – a series of coincidences that all culminate and lead to one moment in time. That is exactly what happened to Juan Jose Ferreira, the founder and visionary of Rainforest Pharmacy. In 1991, during a business trip to Peru, Juan Jose discovered the hidden power of a botanical that is known locally as “uña de gato” (uncaria tomentosa). Introduced to him in passing by a family member, this remarkable herb revealed its unique capabilities firsthand. Astonished that others weren’t racing to harness its potential, Juan Jose’s passion for botanical herbs began. Upon his return, and after heavy research, Juan Jose became one of the pioneers in introducing Cat’s claw to the Nutritional Supplement Industry as a raw material.

Recognizing the untapped potential and lack of awareness of rainforest herbs as a whole, Juan Jose made a pivotal decision. He launched a line of nutritional supplements exclusively based on the beneficial herbs found in the Peruvian and Brazilian Amazon. Fast forward 33 years, and Rainforest Pharmacy now boasts the most extensive and comprehensive collection of rainforest herbal supplements, ranging from bulk herbs to liquid extracts.

Join us on this transformative journey—one that began with serendipity and continues to thrive through Juan Jose’s dedication and unwavering commitment to health and wellness.

Riches in the Amazon

With one of the highest levels of biological diversity in the world, the Amazon rainforest is an extremely rich source of food and healing plants. We believe that out of these forests, answers will come to many of today's health challenges.

Our inputs come

Rainforest Pharmacy's products are mainly chosen from select beneficial plants used for centuries by the indigenous peoples of Peru and Brazil. Venturing beyond Amazonia, Rainforest Pharmacy also offers traditional healing and nutritional plants from the Andes and other parts of the tropical Americas.

We work hand in hand

To obtain high quality, authenticated plant materials, we work closely with our botanist and environmentally conscious botanical suppliers. All our raw and finished materials are handled in strict accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations and guidelines, imported following FDA requirements, produced in our FDA-inspected facility, and supplied without the use of inert fillers.

They go through tests

All incoming raw materials are tested using Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy as a means of fingerprinting each raw botanical material entering our facility to ensure its identity.

We are committed

To providing you the best the rainforest has to offer in convenient delivery forms, from capsules to liquid extracts, raw powders, and bulk herbs. Each one of our products is unconditionally guaranteed.

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Rainforest Pharmacy Revamped: A New Era Begins

We are thrilled to announce that Rainforest Pharmacy is undergoing an exciting revamp, complete with a fresh new look. This transformation is not just about aesthetics—it represents our commitment to enhancing your overall experience and deepening our relationship with our valued customers and users.

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Kichwa-Lamistas of the Peruvian Amazon

In an area bordering the Andean and Amazonian zones of northern Peru, an indigenous people of the highland forests are known as “Lamistas” or “Kichwa-Lamistas”. The name Kichwa simply refers to the Quechuan language of Amazonia which they speak and Lamistas to the city of Lamas in San Martin Province where they reside [1]; however, these people currently prefer to be called “Keshwa Lamas” [2].