The Herbal Apothecary

Established in 1994 as an integral component of the Greenfingers Herbal Medicine Clinic, Vital Herb Source has a rich history rooted in the practice of Chinese Herbalism under the guidance of Judyth Shamosh, herbalist. As the clinic flourished, so too did the herbal pharmacy, where Judyth's daughter, Leila, discovered a passion for working with herbs. Following 30 years of successful practice, Judyth retired in 2024, paving the way for Leila to assume ownership of the apothecary and transform it into a dedicated herbal tincture manufacturing enterprise.

Leila Scovil, Owner/Operator

Growing up surrounded by Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, Leila developed a lifelong passion for herbalism. She earned her BSc in Natural Health from the Clayton College of Natural Health and is a certified Ayurvedic Health Educator through the California College of Ayurveda.

Driven by her love of herbs, Leila is committed to providing products of the highest potency, quality, and purity to support patients’ well-being. Recognizing the thriving community of acupuncturists in the San Diego region, Leila aims to collaborate closely with practitioners to ensure timely access to the specific formulas they require.

Judyth Shamosh

Judyth has been a continual student of herbal medicine since 1974. A clinical practitioner since 1994 and founder of Greenfingers Herbal Medicine Clinic, she practices Ayurvedic, Classical Chinese, and Western herbal medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree in the sciences and her Ph.D. in Natural Health. She has served on the governing council of the American Herbalist’s Guild, as Vice Chairperson of the board at RainStar University College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and on the credentialing committee for the Arizona Center for Health and Medicine. She is a consultant at Vital Herb Source and is available for consultations by phone.

Deyna Libiran

Deyna Libiran, L.Ac. completed her training at the Pacific College of Health and Science, and has been in practice since 2016. Encouraged by the transformative outcomes her patients experienced with acupuncture that extended beyond symptom relief, she later pursued her certification in Health and Human Performance Coaching to better serve those seeking to thrive in all areas of life.  

As an acupuncturist and health coach, Deyna works with you to restore your natural inner harmony and vitality. She believes that the key to positive change and wellbeing is always found within. Her approach provides the space for deep relaxation and reflection, encouraging valuable insight and personal healing to occur. 

Deyna utilizes the gentle techniques of Japanese Meridian Therapy in combination  with Classical 5-Element and iChing acupuncture. Areas of focus include:

·      Optimizing physical and mental energy

·      Overcoming the toxic effects of stress and anxiety

·      Restoring motivation and a lost sense of purpose

·      Aligned healthy habit formation

·      Healthy mind-body awareness 

·      Wellness support and stress resilience through major life transitions