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,…
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…
Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Verbena officinalis Plant family: Verbenaceae Identification: Vervain’s leaves are…
Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Lavendula species Plant family: Lamiaceae (mint family)…
Please add your details to the Herbalist Mutual Aid Directory! The Solidarity Apothecary is putting together an online resource for people during the COVID-19 pandemic so they know where they can seek herbal support locally to them. The Directory…
The Solidarity Apothecary is asking fellow herbalists, medicine makers, growers, health practitioners and organisers for their favourite remedies and recipes that can aid people enduring state violence and repression. Contributions are also invited from people who have experienced state…
One of my favourite medicines that I have been making this summer is Rose Petal Glycerite. Rose petals are a fantastic resource for the nervous system and a very cooling remedy for hot, inflamed conditions. You can read a…
This blog was originally hosted at Empty Cages Design.org as part of a series on Overcoming Burnout from 2016-2017. It has now been turned into a book that is available at: https://solidarityapothecary.org/overcomingburnout/ This piece is about my ‘physical’ journey…
Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Achillea millefolium Plant family: Asteraceae Identification: A short…
Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Rosa spp. Plant family: Rosaceae Identification: Roses have…
Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Bellis perennis Plant family: Asteraceae Identification: Low rosettes…
Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Plantago major, Plantago lanceolata Plant family: Plantaginaceae Identification:…
Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Malva sylvestris Plant family: Malvaceae Identification: Tall and…