Dragon Hemp Blends Chinese Herbs & CBD for Performance & Recovery

Dragon Hemp Blends Chinese Herbs & CBD for Performance & Recovery

Laura McQuarrie

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Time-tested Chinese herbs and CBD come together in Dragon Hemp's performance and recovery products, which are thoughtfully formulated to support different points of health and well-being. The new wellness brand's premium blends tap into the numerous benefits of hemp CBD, Chinese herbs and other functional botanicals to apply ancient remedies to modern needs.

Dragon Hemp came from the mind of Sports Medicine Acupuncturist, Kevin Menard, LAc, who says, "I believe the body possesses the natural ability to heal, and my goal with Dragon Hemp is to support that innate process through custom formulas that work harmoniously to address specific concerns in the body." The brand's core products include tinctures, capsules and balms, such as the REST Tincture with lavender, linden flower, passionflower and full-spectrum hemp CBD and CBN extracts. 

Trend Themes

  1. Chinese Herb-CBD Fusion - Creating products that combine traditional Chinese herbs and CBD can offer benefits that address multiple health and wellness concerns. 

  2. Custom Formulated CBD Products - Developing personalized formulas that cater to the specific needs of individuals can lead to a new market of tailored CBD products. 

  3. Ancient Remedies for Modern Needs - Exploring traditional wellness remedies, such as Chinese herbs, and integrating them into modern products can offer a unique value proposition for health-conscious consumers.

Industry Implications

  1. CBD Industry - Developing unique CBD products that combine premium CBD extracts with functional botanicals and herbs can give brands a competitive edge in the crowded CBD market.

  2. Traditional Chinese Medicine Industry - Incorporating CBD into traditional Chinese medicine practices can offer new treatment options and expand the market for TCM practitioners.

  3. Wellness Industry - Collaborating with experts in acupuncture, sports medicine, and other wellness fields to create customized CBD blends can offer unique solutions for specific health concerns and differentiate brands in the wellness space.

Parades’ design resulted in a space that resembled an old-world Chinese herbal pharmacy merged with a modern apothecary. The interior has an Eastern-esque, Aesop-inspired design, elegant and appealing in its emerald-toned glow. Parades selected everything for the store, from the tiles lining the wall to the jars that hold the organic elements infused into the product, ensuring that every detail aligned with the brand's image and aspirations.

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Our Apothecary.

Our Apothecary in Sag Harbor, New York was conceived as a beacon of rejuvenation and wellness in the Hamptons. Much more than a dispensary, at the core of the Dragon Hemp Apothecary is a commitment to education and understanding the benefits of time-honored herbal remedies synthesized with today’s advancements in cannabinoid research. 


Offering an array of products designed to align with the wellness needs of the Hamptons community, the store seeks to bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern applications, making herbal medicine more compatible with our lifestyles today. Our unique apothecary in Sag Harbor not only represents a physical space but also embodies Dragon Hemp's ethos of premium, all-natural, effective wellness solutions, drawing from the rich heritage of the Hamptons and the innovative spirit of New York.


Not your conventional dispensary, our first-of-its-kind retail location, harmoniously balances tradition and innovation with an emphasis on experience and education. We invite you to step inside and let our herbal experts guide you on an exploration of the rejuvenating power of cannabinoids and traditional herbs in a setting that feels both timeless and contemporary.


Designed in collaboration with renowned Alfredo Paredes Studio, the apothecary embodies a sophisticated fusion of old-world tradition and contemporary application. Known for his 33-year tenure as Ralph Lauren Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Alfredo Paredes, a master of crafting memorable retail experiences, helped transform the space into a shining gem of Sag Harbor. Reflecting the premium, natural, and therapeutic essence of Dragon Hemp, every aspect of the store, including the unique furniture pieces from Paredes' line, contributes to an ambiance of refined tranquility and wellness. The design echoes a classic herbal pharmacy blended with a modern aesthetic, mirroring our brand ethos of contemporizing ancient herbal medicine for today’s applications. Read more about our Apothecary design in Forbes.


Standing out on Main Street in Sag Harbor with the glow of our distinctive neon sign, our unique retail store has become a design destination of its own -- beyond just wellness -- in one of the Hamptons’ most popular villages. Whether you’re looking for potent natural therapeutics to tackle pain & inflammation or legal THC products to enhance mood or improve sleep, our apothecary is your safe haven at 108 Main Street.

Our Products.

Our products are formulated to serve the four crucial daily needs most often seen in Kevin’s practice—Essential Wellbeing for comprehensive health, Rest & Restoration to foster rejuvenation, Aches & Pains for relief from discomfort, and Liniments for body care that enhances both physical and emotional wellbeing.


Available in four versatile forms—swift-absorbing tinctures, targeted balms, discreet gummies, and moisturizers—we ensure a suitable choice for every lifestyle and wellness routine.

Our story.

Dragon Hemp is the practitioner-founded apothecary that produces plant-based therapeutics formulated with a proprietary blend of next-generation botanicals and time honored herbal remedies.


For people seeking treatments that give relief & address the root cause.


Our herbal remedies are innovative and user-friendly, with wellness benefits that are effective & accessible to everyone.


So you can feel like yourself again.


Our Founder.

Kevin Menard, LAc., is the leading practitioner in Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine on the East End of Long Island, with clientele ranging from business executives and fitness professionals to wellness gurus and weekend warriors.


As he cultivated his practice, Kevin began integrating CBD & other cannabinoids, native botanicals, and herbs into his treatments, addressing conditions like pain, musculoskeletal injuries, insomnia, and more. 


Following the promising results from his herbal and CBD-infused treatments, Kevin expanded his work, introducing Dragon Hemp to support patient wellness beyond his clinic's walls.

Our Ingredients.

We carefully select our organically grown ingredients, emphasizing sustainability to protect Earth's biodiversity. 


We believe in transparency in all our processes, from ingredient selection to the methods used by our CBD farmers, who lead the sustainable agriculture charge and concentrate on ecosystem restoration and carbon sequestration.


We're not just about products but about nurturing an understanding of traditional herbal practices and helping people make healthy decisions. 


With respect, we introduce newcomers to the benefits of age old herbal wisdom. 


Our aim is a future where well-being stems from nature, combining timeless knowledge with today's research.


Discover the distinctive characteristics of each herb in our Ingredient Index.