MICOPEIA BOTANICA began with a deeply personal journey—founded by R. A. Massey, a best-selling author and community herbalist whose dedication to plant-based wellness was inspired by his own health challenges with Schwannomatosis. Driven by a passion for time-honored herbal traditions and nurtured through mentorship from pioneer herbalists, Rashon transformed his healing journey into a mission to share the remarkable power of botanicals with others. MICOPEIA launched in 2019 as an online distributor for all-natural wellness solutions and has since grown into a trusted destination for holistic botanical experiences.
Our mission is simple yet profound: to provide premium, accessible, and sustainable wellness that empowers communities. MICOPEIA BOTANICA, our elevated retail experience, is designed for those who seek wellness that is both convenient and crafted with integrity. As “The Premier Destination for Curated Botanical Wellness Experiences,” MICOPEIA BOTANICA offers signature creations like The Original Botanical Charcuterie Experience and Botanical Luxe Boxes, alongside both artisanal gourmet and medicinal teas, tinctures, and handcrafted herbal goods that invite customers to cultivate a balanced and enriched life.
Rooted in our core values, MICOPEIA BOTANICA is dedicated to promoting a sustainable and inclusive future. Our commitment to community wellness extends beyond products—we actively invest in educational initiatives and provide resources to empower underserved communities of color, addressing dietary and lifestyle factors that contribute to conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Through carefully crafted small-batch creations that utilize raw agricultural ingredients, we’re creating avenues for affordable wellness that supports both individual health and the wellbeing of our planet.
At MICOPEIA BOTANICA, we believe wellness is a tradition that should be accessible to all. Here, you’ll find the highest quality botanical offerings to elevate your wellness journey—convenient, reliable, and crafted with care.
Our Products
MICOPEIA BOTANICA takes pride in our signature extraction processes, crafted by our founder, R. A. Massey, and refined under the mentorship of two extraordinary healers on Hawai'i's Big Island. Guided by the late Bill Breevort, a pioneer of Chinese herbal medicine, and Kim "Ki'i" Nakamura, a beloved La'au Lapa'au herbalist from the town of Hawi, our methods honor a deep tradition of holistic care and cultural respect.
With an unwavering commitment to the organic movement, we prioritize sustainably wild-harvested plants, herbs, and mushrooms. We support family farmers and small, local businesses and, whenever possible, personally review harvesting sites for the highest standards of quality and ethics. Our goal is to offer the community premium wellness and body care products that are all-natural and responsibly crafted.
True to our values, MICOPEIA BOTANICA’s products are free from synthetic ingredients, sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, phthalates, and petroleum derivatives. Each item is crafted with care, remaining vegan (unless noted), caffeine-free (unless noted), paraben-free, fragrance-free, colorant-free, cruelty-free, and never tested on animals.
Our Founder : a Statement
"I often think back to my senior year of high school when I first started experiencing chronic pain—I thought my life was over. I remember my dad telling me, 'Son, maybe this is just a blessing waiting to happen.'
When I was finally diagnosed with Schwannomatosis in 2016, I began shaping the vision and business plan that would become MICOPEIA BOTANICA. What started as a personal journey has since evolved into a communal effort, helping so many along the way.
In high school, I was over 240 pounds, and I never imagined that living with chronic pain could lead to something so meaningful. Today, I weigh less than 170 pounds, and my chronic pain is nearly non-existent. I’ve come to understand that wellness is not one-size-fits-all; it’s a unique path for each of us; for that reason, I thank you for choosing to incorporate MICOPEIA BOTANICA's products into your wellness routine.
Remember - Be Good to Yourself!"
R. A. (Rashon Amiel) Massey
Founder, MICOPEIA
