

Personally, I take a minimalist approach these days.Ĭurrently, I keep a steady rotation of about 15 single herbs (in tea and tincture form). As my business model changed, so did my apothecary set up. Whether it was a new labeling system, new measuring devices, better (wider mouth!) bottles for storing, or a more efficient method of tracking my herbal batches, my apothecary journey felt very fluid and adaptable. Every month (sometimes every day), I would learn something new that would enhance the functionality of my apothecary, and I would try it out. It grew and grew, and honestly it was one of the most glorious visual expansions of my business that I could enjoy every day.

These were all herbs that I had used for years, and each year I would add a few more to my collection due to client or fellow practitioner demand. This post will explore all of the extras that can make your home or professional apothecary fully functional and versatile.Īt the peak of my apothecary venture after 6 years in business, I stocked over 75 herbs in tea, tincture, and powder form that I shared with 5 additional naturopathic doctors. This is a continuation of my first apothecary post – Creating An Herbal Apothecary at Home – where I go into detail about specific herbs and their herbal actions to stock your apothecary.
