About Ann Tam
Founder & Master Herbalist, Silkie Herbs
Ann Tam is a 5th Generation Herbalist, educator, author, and founder of Silkie Herbs. Raised in a family of traditional herbalists, she grew up surrounded by medicinal herbs, family formulas, and generations of healing knowledge passed down through her ancestors.
From an early age, Ann learned to identify herbs, prepare traditional remedies, assist in daily clinic operations, and observe how herbal medicine was used to support individuals and families. These experiences laid the foundation for a lifelong dedication to preserving traditional herbal wisdom while helping people navigate modern health challenges.
Today, Ann combines her family's herbal heritage with a practical, educational approach focused on helping individuals better understand their bodies, daily habits, and overall wellness.

Ann Tam at a Glance
- Founder & Master Herbalist, Silkie Herbs
- 5th Generation Herbalist
- More than 10,000 clients served worldwide
- Wellness educator, teacher, and public speaker
- Featured on Vietnamese television programs
- Collaborated with the Orange County Health Care Agency
- Author of The Body & Emotion Collection™
- Fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Vietnamese
A Legacy of Herbal Knowledge
For generations, Ann's family has worked with traditional herbal medicine, preserving formulas, preparation methods, and therapeutic principles that have been passed down through the family lineage.
Rather than viewing health as a collection of isolated symptoms, Ann follows a holistic philosophy that recognizes the connection between digestion, sleep, emotional well-being, lifestyle habits, and overall balance within the body.
This perspective continues to guide her work through consultations, educational programs, public speaking, and the development of Silkie Herbs products.
Founder of Silkie Herbs
Ann founded Silkie Herbs with a mission to make traditional herbal knowledge more accessible while maintaining respect for traditional preparation methods and formula integrity.
Silkie Herbs specializes in herbal formulas made using carefully selected ingredients and traditional preparation techniques. Every formula is developed with a commitment to quality, education, and preserving the principles that have guided her family's herbal tradition for generations.
Today, Silkie Herbs serves individuals throughout the United States and internationally, providing educational resources, consultations, and traditional herbal formulas designed to support overall wellness.
Serving Clients Around the World
Over the course of her career, Ann has worked with more than 10,000 individuals worldwide through consultations, educational programs, and traditional herbal guidance.
Her clients come from diverse backgrounds, age groups, and health experiences, yet many share a common goal: understanding their bodies more clearly and developing habits that support long-term wellness.
Ann's work focuses on helping individuals recognize patterns involving digestion, sleep, emotional well-being, energy levels, lifestyle habits, and seasonal changes so they can make more informed decisions about their health.
Educator & Public Speaker
Beyond her work as a herbalist, Ann is passionate about education and public outreach.
She has appeared on Vietnamese television programs to discuss topics including traditional wellness principles, body constitution, seasonal wellness, and practical health education.
Ann has also collaborated with the Orange County Health Care Agency on educational initiatives designed to improve public understanding of food safety and healthy practices within the community.
Her goal is to help bridge traditional knowledge and modern understanding through clear, practical education that people can apply in everyday life.
Author & Wellness Educator
Ann is the creator of The Body & Emotion Collection™, an educational book series exploring the relationship between emotional experiences, physical symptoms, lifestyle patterns, and overall well-being.
Her work focuses on helping readers recognize how daily habits, stress, emotions, sleep, digestion, and environmental influences can shape the way they feel physically and mentally.
Through books, workshops, consultations, articles, and educational content, Ann continues to develop resources designed to help individuals become more aware of their bodies and make informed choices that support long-term wellness.
Languages
Ann serves a diverse community and is able to communicate with individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Languages spoken:
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English
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Cantonese
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Mandarin
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Vietnamese
Mission
Ann believes that health education should be understandable, practical, and empowering.
Her mission is to preserve traditional herbal knowledge, make wellness education more accessible, and help individuals better understand the signals their bodies provide every day.
Through Silkie Herbs, educational programs, publications, community outreach, and consultations, she continues to share the wisdom passed down through generations while helping people develop greater awareness of their health and well-being.
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