Ukraine Herbal Solidarity is doing its best to purchase as much medicine as possible in Poland, however, we are still supplying consistent medicines from the UK. To learn more about our project, see this page here. We are looking…
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A note from a Ukrainian herbalist volunteering at the clinic: russia’s genocidal re-invasion of Ukraine has inflicted immense devastation across Ukraine’s gorgeous cities and villages — a devastation layered atop three and a half centuries of russian colonization. People…
It’s been an absolute pleasure typing up testimonials from people in prison who have read the Prisoner’s Herbal book. I think I burst into tears about three times! Check out the new testimonial page here – https://solidarityapothecary.org/prisonertestimonials/…
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I just wrote this post on instagram but I’m aware that there are a lot of people who don’t use social media or instagram specifically: I’m so sorry if you’re finding out via an IG post, Ellen had SO…
Last week, I had the pleasure of being interviewed on the Propaganda by the Seed podcast which is a collaboration between Aaron Parker of Edgewood Nursery and Tim Holland aka Sole of The Solecast podcast. Check out all the…
Content warning – explicit invasion related content I just got home from Poland a couple of days ago. I’m exhausted and struggling to process all the hellish stories I heard during my time at our herbal space. An incredible…
I’m so excited to finally launch this workshop! Glycerites are mixtures of medicinal substances with glycerine. They are a fantastic way of making herbal medicine accessible for the many members of our communities who avoid alcohol; people in recovery,…
Find the page with full details here: https://solidarityapothecary.org/ukraine/ Please donate to the crowdfunder here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ukraine-herbal-solidarity What is happening? This page has been created six days into the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian military. Over a million people have…
The mission of the Solidarity Apothecary is to use plant medicines to materially support revolutionary struggles and communities with plant medicines to strengthen collective autonomy, self-defence and resilience to climate change, capitalism and state violence. Each year I review…
Last year, we made these beautiful herbal bandanas for a Herbalists without Borders fundraiser. After lots of requests, I have brought them back! All proceeds raised from these beautiful herbal bandanas go towards sustaining the Solidarity Apothecary and the…
One of my most beloved friends, Kes Otter Lieffe and her illustrating partner in crime Anja Van Geert have produced the cutest queer colouring book ever (plus cards!) and are fundraising for the Solidarity Apothecary!!!!! About the Queer Animals…
The Prisoner Herbalism Collective is an international crew of people who love plants and hate prisons. We focus on getting copies of The Prisoner’s Herbal Book to people in prison around the world. We are calling out for new…
I am taking a few weeks break from posting books to prisoners and people who order them on the outside. I really appreciate your interest! All are still available as e-books (pdfs available to download). Find them in the…
Wednesday 20th October: Prison, PTSD & Herbalism Workshop This is a private workshop for people part of the Sisco project in Glasgow. The workshop will introduce some of the plants from the Prisoner’s Herbal book. It will be a…
About the Project Medical abortion is the termination of an early pregnancy using pharmaceutical medications. These are most commonly supplied by a registered doctor in an abortion clinic, however, some people may access the medication in different settings where…
For folks who follow the Solidarity Apothecary, you’ll know that I am actively involved in Herbalists without Borders Calais and our refugee support work in France. We are organising a new training weekend this September as a way to…
I am taking a few weeks break from posting books to prisoners and people who order them on the outside. I really appreciate your interest! All are still available as e-books (pdfs available to download). Find them in the…
This weekend, I’ve the got the honour of talking at Derry Radical Bookfair. There are some great online events happening including a talk about Ben Fletcher, The Life & Times of a Black Wobbly and a screening of the film…
In January 2019, I set ten goals for the Solidarity Apothecary. Like the rest of the world, many of these were knocked sideways by the coronavirus pandemic. We saw the world set on fire with uprisings and rebellions from…
The Solidarity Apothecary is completely dependant on grassroots fundraising, such book sales and merchandise. It’s also a one-femme show and sadly I’m not able to post things every day like amazon! These are the posting dates for December: Friday…
I am so excited to announce the launch of the Medicinal Herb Colouring Book! 50 beautiful illustrations of common plants and descriptions of their medicinal properties. Order your physical copy for £10 here Order a digital download for £3…
My amazing friend Kes Otter Lieffe and talented illustrator, Anja Van Geert have created the most gorgeous Queer Holiday Greeting Cards. 60¢ from every pack of cards sold will go to support the Solidarity Apothecary. About the cards 4…
It was so moving to be contacted by Sean Roy Parker from Fermental Health who offered to organise a fundraiser for the Solidarity Apothecary! Funds from the fundraiser will be used to pay for a US print run of…
I finally plucked up the courage to create a way for people to donate monthly to the Solidarity Apothecary after a growing number of people have asked. I have admitted defeat that I really do need financial support to…
Infused lavender oil is available now in the store: https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/lavender-oil/ Now available – English-grown Lavender infused in olive oil from Palestine. Sales of the oil enable it to be donated to people experiencing state violence. So far lavender oil…