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  "description": "Mayway is a family-owned importer and distributor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) based in Oakland, California. Founded in 1969, the company specializes in high-quality Chinese herbal products, including the well-known Plum Flower brand, and serves a diverse clientele of practitioners, students, and businesses.",
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    "founded": "1969",
    "headquarters": "Oakland, California, USA",
    "pricing_model": "Wholesale/Professional Pricing for practitioners; retail for general items.",
    "core_products": "Traditional Chinese herbal formulas (teapills, tablets), bulk raw herbs, concentrated extracts, and TCM clinical supplies.",
    "key_differentiator": "Unparalleled 50-year reputation for quality control, including sulfur-free herb sourcing and rigorous independent lab testing for heavy metals and pesticides.",
    "target_markets": "Acupuncturists, TCM practitioners, herbalists, integrative medicine clinics, and TCM students.",
    "employee_count": "50-200",
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      "Western Herbal Supplements: Sourcing Western herbal supplements (e.g., Gaia Herbs) which are more widely available in retail but lack TCM specific formulations."
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