It takes time to cultivate and design an herbal apothecary. Around the time that my journey studying herbalism began in 2019, I visited an apothecary in NYC. I went with a written list of herbs that I knew I wanted to work with, and a few more I was curious about. The apothecary was gorgeous, inspiring, and filled with large glass jars of herbs wall to wall, ceiling to floor. I was in heaven.

After browsing the shop completely in awe, I eventually checked off most of my list of herbs. I may have blacked out a bit.. but what I do remember is asking the lady for 8 ounces of mullein (embarrassed till this day). EIGHT OUNCES. Mullein is fluffy and light as a feather btw.. can you imagine how big these two 4oz bags were? It only felt crazy because it was my first experience bulk herb shopping. I still buy obnoxious quantities of mullein, only difference is now I order online, I don’t carry it around the city anymore lol.

What I’m getting at is, it has taken me a few years to develop my personal apothecary. When passions arrive, life will require you to slowly make space for them. Starting with a small, yet intentional selection is key, herbs that address a need-state that you or a loved one is experiencing.

The studying, buying, formulating, tincturing, researching again process is endless, and you may just end up with an impressive ever-expanding apothecary of your own. But for anyone just getting started, here is a list of amazing start-up herbs for your kitchen. Whether your interest is to make teas, tinctures, infused culinary oils, or body butters.. this list is super flexible and potent!

1. Calendula
2. Chamomile
3. Dandelion
4. Gingko
5. Hibiscus
6. Horsetail
7. Lavender
8. Lemon balm
9. Nettle
10. Peppermint
11. Red clover
12. Rose
13. Spearmint

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With love, Angelina