Song of Natural Medicine

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the quiet neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, there’s an old herbalist shop called Song of Natural Medicine. One day, after closing hours, a delivery driver noticed something odd: the store’s cat had vanished from its usual perch and was now sitting on top of the sign, staring intently into the sky. No one could explain why. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a small bird flew right into the cat's paws. The cat yawned, stretched, and jumped down from the sign, carrying the stunned bird as if it were a toy. A few minutes later, the owner appeared with a smile, saying, 'Ah, our little hunter has returned.'

2. At nightfall, a delivery driver pulled up to the back door of Song of Natural Medicine with a heavy box under his arm. As he unlocked the door, a sign on the wall caught his eye: ‘Caution: Ingredients may cause drowsiness or hallucinations.’ Curious, he opened the box and found dozens of small jars filled with colorful powders and herbs. Peering inside one jar, he saw what looked like glittering fairy dust. Just then, an old man appeared from behind a curtain and asked, 'Need some help there?' The delivery driver stammered, 'Just checking labels...' The doctor smiled knowingly, 'Ah, yes—this is our special sleep aid. But don't worry, it only works if you believe in fairies.'

3. At nightfall, a delivery driver pulled up to the back door of Song of Natural Medicine. ‘This place is creepy,’ he muttered, glancing around. Suddenly, the neon sign flickered on its own, casting eerie shadows across his face. As he approached the door, the neon sign flashed one last time and spelled out, ‘Welcome to our herbal remedy for insomnia.’ The driver laughed nervously and knocked. A voice from inside said, ‘And don’t forget your sense of humor!’

4. At nightfall, a delivery driver pulled up to the back door of Song of Natural Medicine. Unloading crates of herbs and supplements, he noticed something odd—a small wooden box labeled ‘Free Samples’ had appeared among the boxes meant for storage. Curious, he opened it and found packets of mysterious powders with handwritten notes like ‘For insomnia,’ or ‘Boost energy.’ The next morning, when the owner checked the samples, she found only a note: 'Try before you buy!' Turned out, one of the neighbors had taken it upon himself to taste-test everything in the box—leaving behind amusing comments like “Energy boost? More like energy crash!” The whole town ended up laughing over it, making Song of Natural Medicine even more popular.