Welcome To The Apothecary
Where all products are handmade with love, blessings, and a special kind of magic.
These items are all made by me, to support you on your own unique journey in becoming stable in self.
The products that I share with you are made in small batches, in a home kitchen setting. The plants that I use are responsibly harvested and sourced to the best of my knowledge. Some plants I harvest or grow myself. Some are purchased from companies that I have found to be trustworthy and reliable.
The medicinal oils that I offer here are made in the (modern) traditional āyurvedic way, which I learned from my dear teacher, Dr. Rosy Mann. I began making medicinal oil for myself many years ago, and am honored to offer them to you in this way. May you feel loved and nourished by their sacred magic.
The plants have wisdom to share. They want to collaborate with us. They want us to listen, and to learn reverence and respect for all of mother earth’s beings. May we take only what we need and never more. May there always be enough for the next being who passes by.
The house is filled with the subtle aroma of eucalyptus and rose and warm oil as I make this batch of Nasya Herbal Nose Oil. This is a spiritual practice. The kitchen is a sacred space.
Herbal Resource Guide
I have created an Herbal Resource Guide to support you on your journey of healing and discovery. This guide is meant to serve as a companion while you come into relationship with plants, herbs, spices, food, and your own intuition. The herbs, spices, and oils listed are ones that I use most often in the medicinal potions and teas that I create and share with you here.
Herbal Oils For Skin & Senses
Nasya Herbal Nose Oil
1 oz. dropper bottle
$18.50
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The daily practice of nasya (oil in the nose) protects and coats the mucus membranes of the nasal and sinus passages. The oil acts as a filter to protect against toxic inhalants and allergens. The practice supports optimal respiratory function, immunity, and relief of congestion and tension in the head and face. It also improves vision and promotes clarity of mind.
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Administration of oil in the nose can be done 2-5 times per day. It is ideal to apply the oil at night before bed and in the morning before eating. Depending on your lifestyle and current circumstances, application of oil may be repeated through the day.
For a quick and easy application, oil can be applied with your pinky finger or a q-tip and rubbed into the nostril, followed by some deep sniffing.
Follow the instructions below for a deeper application.
Lay down on the bed, with your head tilted back. Or tilt the head back while seated.
Place 2-5 drops into each nostril, and sniff in deeply several times. 2-3 drops is usually a good standard amount. Start of with less and increase appropriately.
Remain lying down for about 5 minutes. This is a great time to massage the face, especially the sinus area. If you are seated, keep the head back for as long as is comfortable without hurting the neck.
You will likely feel/taste the oil in the back of your throat. This is to be expected. If this is the case you can gargle with some warm water.
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Sesame Oil, Brahmī, Eucalyptus, Rose, Tulsi, Love
For details about each of the herbs, please see the herb resource guide I have created to support you on your journey of healing and discovery.
Karna Purana Herbal Ear Oil
1 oz. dropper bottle
$18.50
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Karna Purana (oil in the ears) is soothing to the ear canal itself as well as the entire nervous system. The practice can be done with small amounts of oil (1-3 drops) on a regular basis or with larger amounts of oil when indicated for more acute conditions. This practice helps remove wax, prevent hearing loss, and sooth ringing of the ears. It can also help with vertigo, migraines, depression, anxiety, and neurological disorders. Applying oil into the ear canal can also help induce sound sleep and calm the body-mind-spirit.
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The practice is best done at night before bed.
Warm the oil by putting the glass dropper bottle into a mug of hot water. Test the temperature before applying to the ear.
Put a towel over your pillow and lay on your left side so that the right ear is facing up.
Place 1-3 drops of the warm oil into the ear. Lie on your left side for about 10 minutes while the oil penetrates and nourishes the ear canal.
Turn over to your right side so that the left ear is facing up, and repeat the process.
Some of the oil will be absorbed and some will flow out when you switch sides. If oil remains in the ear canal in a manner that feels like the ear is blocked (like when you have water in the ear), use your hand as a suction over the ear to help release the oil.
Ideally you will be going to sleep after this practice. Do not go outside into the cold or wind after this application.
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Sesame Oil, Tulsi, Lavender, Ashwagandha, Love
For details about each of the herbs, please see the herb resource guide I have created to support you on your journey of healing and discovery.
Momma & Baby Massage Oil
4 oz. bottle
$35.00
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Oil massage is considered an important daily practice for calming and nourishing the body-mind-spirit and prevention of dis-ease. The heavy qualities of the oil are calming and nourishing to the entire nervous system.
Baby massage is said to be key in giving strength, protection, and nourishment to the baby in the early days of life. It is said to oil your baby daily for 42+ days after birth, even up to one year. The practice of oiling a new baby is a calming to the baby as well as the person applying the oil. It is also a very sweet way to bond with a new little being.
Oil massage is an essential part of recovery and nourishment for birthing parents as well as all other parents and caregivers involved. The first 42+ days after giving birth are a delicate and sacred time for both the baby and the new parents.
It is especially important to nourish and support parents or caregivers who are breastfeeding and those who are waking at all hours of the day and night to care for the new little one.
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Baby Massage:
Oil should always be warm.The bones in the head will be soft and not fully in place just after birth. Oiling of the head (gently) will help to strengthen these skull bones, nourish the brain and assist with proper fusion of the bones.
For the first week, be VERY gentle, especially on the head. Just put some warm oil on the head and gently rub the area with slow circular motions. On the body, softly apply the oil in a soothing downward motion, no vigorous strokes.
After the first week, you do not need to be as careful, but you will still want to be very gentle.
Still being gentle, you can do more of a full body massage. Circular on the head, light up and down strokes on the long bones/limbs, and circular motions on the joints. Don't forget the feet, toes, hands, and fingers.
You can bathe baby after the oil massage, but you do not need to. They will be slippery! Clothes will get a little oily, but you'll wash them, and it's fine.
Do not give baby a massage and then take them directly out into the cold or wind. They should be warm and cozy after massage.
Momma Massage:
Self massage is a big part of āyurvedic self care. Doing self massage or having a someone you trust give you a massage is extremely valuable for nourishing, calming, and rejuvenation. Even just parts of the body like the pelvis, feet, head, face, etc. You can benefit from the oil massage even if it is not a full body event.Oil should be warm.
Massage the oil into your skin, giving each part of your body adequate attention.
Use up and down strokes over the limbs and circular strokes around the joints. Give clock-wise strokes to the abdominal area (going up the right side and down the left).
In general, strokes go towards the heart. You can start with the feet and work inward, go to the hands and work inward, and then focus on the trunk of the body.
When/if massaging your scalp, apply oil to the crown of the head and massage the scalp. If you are concerned about getting oil in your hair, simply skip the head until you get more acquainted with the practice.
Take a warm bath or shower after your massage. This allows the pores and channels of the body to open, encouraging the oil to penetrate deeper into the tissues.
Don't use soap to wash off the oil. Just wash the "essentials"; underarms, genitals, etc. If you have oil in your hair, apply shampoo before wetting your head to cut the oil more effectively.
After showering, there should be a thin protective, moisturizing layer of oil left on the skin.
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Sesame Oil, Ashwagandha, Bala, Licorice Root, Lavender, Love
For details about each of the herbs, please see the herb resource guide I have created to support you on your journey of healing and discovery.
Brahmī Lavender Rose Coconut Oil
2 oz. jar
$22.50
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I created this oil blend for myself in looking for a facial moisturizer that would support cooling and toning of the skin. I use it most days on my face, eyes, and head. The cooling, clarifying, and calming herbs bring a sense of joy and freshness to my entire being.
This formula is also great for irritated or sunburned skin, psoriasis, exema, and other forms of dermatitis. It can be helpful to alleviate headaches and bring a sense of calm and balance.
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Use as frequently as you like on the face, eyes, crown of the head, and any other part of the body.
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Coconut Oil, Brahmī, Lavender, Rose, Love
Please note that the base is pure coconut oil. This product will become more solid when cold and more liquid when hot.
For details about each of the herbs, please see the herb resource guide I have created to support you on your journey of healing and discovery.
Stable In Self Signature Massage Oil
4 oz. bottle
$35.00
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As soon as I learned how, I began to make my own massage oil. Over many years, I have given myself countless massages and made more batches of oil than I could even try to count. The practice of self massage has changed my life, and I can assure you if you care for your body in this way, it will change yours.
The Stable In Self Signature Blend Massage Oil is a product of my continued spiritual practice in caring for my own body and practice of making the oils over and over again. It is a grounding and nourishing oil that will help to sooth the skin and the entire body-mind-spirit.
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Self massage is a big part of āyurvedic self care. Doing self massage or having a someone you trust give you a massage is extremely valuable for nourishing, calming, and rejuvenation. Even just parts of the body like the pelvis, feet, head, face, etc. You can benefit from the oil massage even if it is not a full body event.
Oil should be warm.
Massage the oil into your skin, giving each part of your body adequate attention.
Use up and down strokes over the limbs and circular strokes around the joints. Give clock-wise strokes to the abdominal area (going up the right side and down the left).
In general, strokes go towards the heart. You can start with the feet and work inward, go to the hands and work inward, and then focus on the trunk of the body.
When/if massaging your scalp, apply oil to the crown of the head and massage the scalp. If you are concerned about getting oil in your hair, simply skip the head until you get more acquainted with the practice.
Take a warm bath or shower after your massage. This allows the pores and channels of the body to open, encouraging the oil to penetrate deeper into the tissues.
Don't use soap to wash off the oil. Just wash the "essentials"; underarms, genitals, etc. If you have oil in your hair, apply shampoo before wetting your head to cut the oil more effectively.
After showering, there should be a thin protective, moisturizing layer of oil left on the skin.
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Sesame Oil, Licorice Root, Wild Yam, Guduchi, Shatāvari, Brahmī (gotu kola), Tulsi, Rose, Lavender, Love
For details about each of the herbs, please see the herb resource guide I have created to support you on your journey of healing and discovery.
Herbal tea and compound formulas below!
Herbal Tea & Powdered Herb Formulas
Mother’s Lullaby Herbal Tea
2 oz. bag of loose tea
$15.00
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This relaxing tea blend got it’s name after I made some for a dear friend and she said she slept like an exhausted baby (not one with colic) and arose the next morning feeling well and refreshed. She swore it was a magic brew and suggested I name it after the motherwort, one of the key ingredients.
I blend each tea formula with care and attention to the plants and their energetic properties. I let the plants tell me what to do and simply follow their guidance.
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Steep about 1 Tblsp. per cup of hot water for 3-5 minutes and allow yourself to rest.
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Spearmint, Tulsi, Rose, Motherwort, Chamomile, Oatstraw, Licorice Root, Love
For details about each of the herbs, please see the herb resource guide I have created to support you on your journey of healing and discovery.
Nourish & Be Herbal Tea
2 oz. bag of loose tea
$15.00
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This is a nourishing and relaxing tea. It brings a sense of calm to the body-mind-spirit while nourishing the system. It a good blend for any time of day and will help to maintain a sense of soft presence in all that you do. The scent alone, with hints of lavender and rose wiIl melt anyones heart.
I blend each tea formula with care and attention to the plants and their energetic properties. I let the plants tell me what to do and simply follow their guidance.
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Steep about 1 Tblsp. per cup of hot water for 3-5 minutes. Sip and be.
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Tulsi, Oatstraw, Rose, Lavender, Love
For details about each of the herbs, please see the herb resource guide I have created to support you on your journey of healing and discovery.
Respiratory & Immune Support Formula
2 oz. bag of powdered herbs
$20.00
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This is a powdered herb formula, which can be used like a tea in hot water or mixed with honey. Each ingredient has been carefully selected in consideration of supporting and soothing the respiratory system and overall immune support. This compound formula has antiviral and blood cleansing properties, serves as a source of vitamin C, and has a special affinity for the respiratory system.
It may be helpful in soothing the mucus membranes and supporting the body when there is a cough, congestion, soar throat, or other cold-like symptoms.
A small amount of raw cane sugar is used as carrier to direct the herbs deep into the appropriate bodily tissues. Even with this small amount of sugar and other sweet herbs you will likely find the formula to have a bitter taste.
NOTE- It is suggested that people with high blood pressure be mindful of how much licorice root they consume, which is one of the ingredients in this formula.
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Infused In Hot Water:
1/4-1/2 tsp. mixed in about 2-4 ounces of hot water 1-3 times daily. Pour the hot water over the herbs and allow it to steep until cool enough to drink, but still warm. Add about 1/8 tsp. honey if desired.
Mixed With Honey:
Mix 1/4-1/2 tsp. of the herbs with about 1/8-1/4 tsp. honey and simply eat it off the spoon.
You can also make a larger amount mixed into the honey and use it throughout the day/week. This can be a helpful way to use it if you are on the go and not able to boil water throughout the day.
The honey will act as a carrier to bring the herbs into the deep tissues of the body. It is also an expectorant and can help to melt, break up, and expel phlegm or clear congestion.
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Licorice Root, Tulsi, Fennel, Slippery Elm, Andrographis, Amalaki, Pippali (long pepper), Cardamom, Cinnamon, Raw Cane Sugar, Love
For details about each of the herbs, please see the herb resource guide I have created to support you on your journey of healing and discovery.
Helpful Info Before Ordering
I am one single human with a very small practice. From me you get high quality products made with love, care, and intention. You also get a sincere and personal experience. You do not get free shipping. Prices reflect my costs and my time, and have been very thoughtfully given. If there is something that you don’t see listed that you are curious about, please let me know. If there is a tea blend that sounds wonderful, but has one herb in it you simply cannot tolerate, ask me about making you a custom blend. If you are struggling with a particular issue, consider scheduling a consultation, so we can figure out what you need. I am here for you and I honor your journey. Please honor my journey and what I offer to the world by supporting this small endeavor. In humble gratitude, below are some relevant details for placing an order.
Payment & Shipping
Items are shipped using the united states postal service. Shipping is very expensive these days! For most orders, you can expect shipping to be between $12-$15, potentially as much as $20 for larger orders (in size). I will use flat rate shipping boxes when possible to help reduce shipping costs for multiple or heavy items. The shipping cost will vary for anything that is extra heavy or extra large.
After you submit an order form, you will receive an email with an itemized invoice that shows each item you have ordered, the shipping charges, and instructions to submit payment. If you decide that you do not like the shipping cost, you are welcome to cancel your order at this time.
Turn around time from when you place an order to when it is shipped out will vary. You can expect it to be about 3-5 business days, and to be notified when the item actually ships. If you want/need something extra fast, let me know, and we’ll see what is possible.
If an item you order turns out to be out of stock, I will let you know and communicate with you about options. This will happen before any payment is made.
You have three options for payment, and will indicate your choice on the order form. Please note that there will be a 4.5% additional charge added to your order total (before shipping fees) if you pay by credit/debit or electronic wallet through the internet. Payment options:
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If you pay using Zelle electronic payment through the internet, you wilI receive instruction on how to do that. You must have a Zelle account set up with your bank or financial institution. There are no processing fees for using Zelle, which means I will get the full amount that you pay. This is my preferred method to receive payment from you.
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If you pay with a credit/debit card or electronic wallet through the internet, you will receive an invoice and a payment link in your email.
NOTE: There will be a 4.5% processing fee, which I will have to pay. This means that I do not receive the full amount of your purchase.
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If you pay by check, you wilI receive instructions for how to do that and where to send it. Your items will not be shipped until payment has been received and cashed. So this is a slower method, but one I am happy to receive. There are no additional fees for using this option, and I will receive the full amount of our order.
Refunds & Exchanges
I stand by my products and I want you to enjoy them as much as I do. With that in mind, please consider the following:
I only offer refunds or exchanges on items that arrive damaged or otherwise unusable.
My goal is to provide quality products. I prepare, store, and ship all items in a responsible way, but sometimes things go wrong. If you receive an item that you think is off in some way, please let me know so we can figure out a reasonable solution.
I trust you and expect that you will respect me and this humble endeavor by being honest when inquiring about a refund or exchange.
Gift Certificates not used by the expiration date will be voided.
Brahmī Lavender Rose Coconut Oil
