Amu Nutrition Farming Practices – The Power of Wild-Foraged Herbs

Beyond Organic: The True Purity of Mongolian Wild Herbs

At Amu Nutrition, we cultivate Tartary buckwheat and beans on our chemical-free farm, while the rest of our herbs are ethically wild-harvested from Mongolia’s pristine landscapes. We’re committed to preserving biodiversity and never harvest rare or endangered species. Our harvesting philosophy goes beyond organic—these herbs grow as nature intended, without human interference, ensuring unmatched purity, potency, and integrity in every cup.

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Why No Organic Certification?

While many U.S. customers ask about organic certification, it's challenging for us as a small company in Mongolia. There's no USDA-accredited local auditor, and inviting one from abroad is cost-prohibitive.

However, we assure you that we never use pesticides, herbicides, or glyphosate. Most of our herbs are wild-foraged—not farmed—so they naturally fall outside standard organic certification. Grown in untouched environments, they’re often purer and more nutrient-rich than conventional herbs.

Why Wild-Foraged Herbs Are a Privilege

Mongolia is a vast land—603,000 square miles with a population of just 3 million people, meaning nature thrives undisturbed. Harvesting wild herbs is challenging, as it depends on seasonal availability, making large-scale production difficult. However, Amu Nutrition proudly provides this rare opportunity to offer customers herbs in their purest, most natural form.

Soil Microbiome Differences

✔ Wild-Foraged Herbs – Grow in diverse, natural ecosystems, interacting with complex microbial communities that enhance nutrient absorption and resilience. 

✔ Farmed Herbs – Cultivated in controlled environments, often with fertilizers and pesticides, leading to less microbial diversity and potential nutrient depletion.

Crop-level Differences

✔ Wild-Foraged Herbs – Adapt to harsh conditions, developing stronger phytochemicals and higher medicinal potency. 


✔ Farmed Herbs – Bred for yield and consistency, sometimes sacrificing nutrient density and natural resilience.

Sustainable & Ethical Harvesting

We never harvest rare plants—only common herbs that thrive naturally across the region. Our team forages in pristine mountain landscapes, ensuring sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.

By choosing Amu Nutrition, you’re embracing a tradition of wild-harvested excellence, untouched by industrial farming, and rich in authentic, untamed nature.

Tartary Buckwheat from Khentii Aimag

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Khentii Aimag, the birthplace of Genghis Khan, is where Buyandelger runs a family farm. Since 2020, he has cultivated Tartary buckwheat, using only local seeds. In 2024, he grew 50 acres of Tartary buckwheat for Amu Nutrition. He follows chemical-free farming practices, avoiding any chemicals like glyphosate entirely. Tartary buckwheat thrives in high altitudes, requires little water, and is an excellent rotational crop for wheat. Compared to regular buckwheat, it contains 200 times more rutin and quercetin, making it a superior nutritional choice.

Wild Forager:Byamba Davaa

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Byamba Davaa Byamba Davaa, a former food scientist, began foraging wild herbs after her retirement in 2008. Since then, she has dedicated herself to teaching sustainable harvesting practices across Mongolia. Based in the Dornogovi Province, she also cultivates medicinal plants and has successfully grown goji berries in the region. Byamba plays a vital role in supporting Amu Nutrition, helping harvest black goji berries, nettle leaves, and other traditional Mongolian herbs used in our wellness products.