Herbs offered in the Little Free Apothecary are offered freely for educational purposes only.

Herbal medicine is powerful and personal—please research, listen to your body, and consult a qualified practitioner if needed. Some herbs are not appropriate during pregnancy, with medications, or for certain health conditions. Stock changes seasonally and with demand.

Anti-Viral Tincture (white pine, lemongrass, star anise, citrus peel, Baikal skullcap in brandy) – immune-supportive blend; antimicrobial, antiviral, and warming; supports respiratory health.

Blue (Biblical) Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis or related species)_ – traditionally used for respiratory support, clearing mucus, and ritual purification; aromatic and gently stimulating.

Calendula flowers (dried) (Calendula officinalis) – skin-healing, anti-inflammatory, lymph-supportive; used for cuts, rashes, and internal tissue healing (tea).

Calendula infused sunflower oil (Calendula officinalis) – topical oil for wound healing, dry skin, inflammation, and general skin repair.

California Mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) – strong dream medicine; used for sleep, lucid dreaming, and spiritual work; also antispasmodic.

California Poppy tincture (in brandy) (Eschscholzia californica) – gentle nervine and sleep aid; helps with anxiety, restlessness, and mild pain.

Chinese Chrysanthemum Flowers (Chrysanthemum morifolium) – cooling herb; used for headaches, eye redness, fever, and liver heat; classic tea in Chinese medicine.

Hawthorn tincture (berries, leaves, flowers in brandy) (Crataegus spp.) – heart tonic; supports cardiovascular health, emotional heart, circulation, and gentle blood pressure regulation.

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) – calming nervine; antiviral, mood-lifting, and digestive; helpful for anxiety and stress.

Mimosa (Persian silk tree) flower tincture (Albizia julibrissin) – “herb of happiness”; supports mood, grief, and emotional resilience.

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) – dream herb, digestive bitter, menstrual regulator; used for sleep, ritual, and enhancing intuition.

Nettle (Urtica dioica) – deeply nourishing mineral tonic; supports hair, skin, kidneys, and allergies; high in iron, calcium, and silica.

Prairie Sage (Artemisia ludoviciana) – antimicrobial, aromatic, traditionally used for cleansing (physical and energetic), mild respiratory support.

Skullcap tincture (in brandy) (Scutellaria lateriflora or Scutellaria baicalensis) – nervous system relaxant; helps with tension, anxiety, and muscle tightness.

St. John’s Wort infused sunflower oil (Hypericum perforatum) – nerve-healing oil for burns, bruises, sciatica, and muscle pain.

Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis) – warming digestive herb; helps reduce gas and bloating, supports appetite, mildly antimicrobial.

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) – intensely bitter digestive stimulant; supports bile flow and parasites; use in small amounts.

Za’Atar Oregano (Origanum syriacum / Origanum vulgare complex) – antimicrobial, immune-supportive, and digestive; can be used as tea or culinary herb.