![]() This just supports you in your quality control measures.Ĭleaning materials. I would also recommend you keep track of any COA’s (Certificates of Analysis) if offered by your herb suppliers for any herbs ordered. This can be a binder where you track your herb batches (upon arrival), and list dates of when bottles and bags were opened, and when they were used up. This is important to keep track of if you are distributing herbal formulas to a wider range of people, including clients. (For the professional apothecary) Herb tracking. I also love these gorgeous assorted apothecary labels. Simple Avery labels work fine, or an electronic Dymo printer. You can use any labeling system you like. Labels! For everything you have, label it with common name, botanical name, date, and contact information if you’re giving formulas to clients. I also keep metal scoops, small metal funnels, and a collection of small, medium, and large mixing bowls. I keep at least one electronic scale with ability to measure in grams, and 4-5 graduated cylinders for tincture measurements. Read more: 5 Tips for Storing HerbsĮssential measurements. I recommend always using glass storage containers like wide mouth amber glass jars. Take some time to set up your herb storage space in a place away from direct sunlight, and is temperature controlled. Some of my preferred herb supplies include Mountain Rose Herbs, Starwest Botanicals, Zack Wood Herb Farm, Galen’s Way, and Gaia Herbs. If you’re purchasing from an herb company, look for organic certification, ethical and sustainable growing practices, and some quality assurances (like offering certificates of analysis for their herbs after testing for impurities or contamination). ![]() If you have a local herb farm or small scale herbal grower, support them if their practices are ethical and good. Source from excellent, sustainable, ethical, and organic origins. Or, harvest minimally and as needed so there is minimal waste or un-used herbs. Don’t be too overzealous with your ordering unless you know you’re going to go through them. There’s nothing more disheartening in your treasured apothecary than 12 months after you bought a gazillion herbs, and find you need to discard a hefty bunch of them due to lack of freshness or expired batches. Tips for Stocking Your Home or Professional Apothecaryīuy only what you need. Every single herbalist and their business structure may require something different, and that’s the beauty of the time honored herbal apothecary! Adaptable, and fluid, meeting you right were you are.īelow are a few of the staples that I always keep on hand in my apothecary, no matter how big or small my herbal collection becomes. One that now minimally suits my personal needs better. When I eventually sold my apothecary to my former clinic, I embarked on a new model of stocking my apothecary. Herbs that I continually researched and found new and old ways of incorporating into client protocols. As much as I loved the availability of dozens and dozens of herbs, I kept gravitating towards really paring down my collection, and utilizing a handful of herbs that offer a huge array of varying therapeutic benefits. ![]() These are herbs that I know as well as my own self, and utilize every single little bit of their medicinal, energetic, and ancestral gifts. 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. ![]()
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