I'm building my own nurturing and healing apothecary. Here are some resources that I'm using and learning from.
Sections
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Books
Herbs
Other Useful Things
Books
Books that I've bought and are currently using in my herbal studies.
Creating my herbal kitchen with this book. It's awesome, I've already given it as a gift as well.
Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients
When you forget what you planted.
Peterson Guide: Medicinal Plants & Herbs, 3rd Ed.
This is the beginner's bible for herbalism.
Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs Guide
This book is a little harder to use but still a fantastic resource for female only health.
Herbal Healing for Women: Holistic Guide
Herbs
Herbs, flowers and teas I've started with.
So many uses for calendula. I make the After Sun Serum from the Alchemy of Herbs book.
Calendula Tea 1LB Organic Whole Flower Herbal Tea
A must for elderberry syrup.
USDA Organic Dried Elderberries 1lb Bulk
Helps with inflammation.
Frontier Co-op Whole Elder Flowers 1lb
I didn't like chamomile tea until I tried plain loose-leaf tea. This is amazing!
Frontier Co-op Organic German Chamomile Flowers, 1 lb
I make a tea blend with nettle, hibiscus leaf and green tea.
Frontier Co-op Organic Stinging Nettle Leaf 16oz
Green tea is a staple in an apothecary…I just wish I liked the taste! I usually blend it with other teas and herbs to mask the bitterness.
U.S. Wellness Naturals Organic Gunpowder Green Tea 16oz
I make a savory yogurt and egg breakfast. I add astragalus to the yogurt along with a touch of moringa leaf and bee pollen.
Frontier Co-op Organic Powder Astragalus Root 1lb
Other Useful Things
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and a natural preservative.
Rosemary Antioxidant Co2 Extract (1 oz)
My favorite planter for herbs. Plenty of room and they look beautiful sprawling out of these!
GreenStalk Vertical Planter
I store herbs and teas in mason jars. This is awesome for helping prolong the freshness!
LOVE MOMENT Electric Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer Kit
I store herbs and teas in mason jars. I also use them when I made fire cider, elderberry syrup and other wet mixes. Where I live, I've found Target has the best prices for jars.
Ball 32oz 12pk Glass Wide Mouth Mason Jar with Lid and Band
I live in Florida so this is where I learn a lot about what grows well here. This is also my go-to seed shop.
The Urban Harvest:Urban Permaculture & Small Space Gardening Education
