The Robinwood Apothecary
The abundant gardens and forests of Robinwood are full of plant medicine. Rachel has been studying and working with herbs for 8 years, and spends her time growing, harvesting, and developing a relationship with the plants she loves.
Plant Medicine
Each plant has her unique medicine. Some might be wonderful at suppressing a cough, or aiding in digestion. Some herbs may help you sleep, or manage stress. Here are a few ways herbs can help us.
Sleep/Anxiety
Nervines are herbs that can help a de-regulated nervous system. Folks dealing with anxiety, trouble sleeping, and adrenal exhaustion may benefit with herbal support. I work with herbs such as California Poppy, Skullcap, Hops, Valerian, Motherwort, and Milky Oats, and Vervain.
Immunity
When your body needs strength to heal, there are many allies in the plant kingdom. Calendula, Echinacea, Turkey Tail, to name a few.
Stress/Balance
Adaptogens are herbs that support the adrenal system, and our body's response to stress. Ashwagandha, Tulsi, are two of my favourites. Alternative herbs restore balance in the endocrine and hormonal system by aiding the body in eliminating metabolic waste, and restoring balance.
Respiratory Health
When our respiratory system is compromised, some herbs can help to expel mucus, calm spasmodic coughs, or open airways. These are our Expectorants, Relaxants, Anti-microbials -herbs like Mullein, Usnea, Wild Bergamot, Elecampane.
Digestion
Bitter herbs are common. You can taste the flavour and know. Dandelion, elecampane, mugwort, yarrow, can stimulate digestion, to improve nutritional absorption, and improve the functions of the liver and kidneys, and gallbladder.
Healing
There are some wonderful herbs that help speed healing, both topically and internally. Many herbs possess anti-microbial qualities that inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungus. They are perfect for taking when you are coming down with a cold or flu, and recovering from infection,.
Products available
Plant Medicine made with love.
I am going to keep this simple, for myself. I have customers that have been ordering herbs and tinctures for years. I love the connection I have with each customer and am happiest to receive emails, asking if I have certain herbs in stock, or certain tinctures, salves or serums. I can't keep up with inventory on my website, as I do my best to keep up with the garden and raising my boy, and all my art projects. Please connect if you are interested in anything, to ask questions, order products, or chat about herbs.
