Building Your Herbal Apothecary

There’s something deeply empowering about having a collection of herbs you actually use,

ones that support you, your rhythms, your family, and your life.

When building a home apothecary, I like to consider balance. You want a touch of everything: herbs that calm, nourish, uplift, heal, and restore.

Here are the types of herbs I always recommend including:

🌼 Nervines to calm and ground

🍃 Digestives to support gut health and energy

🌸 Nutritive tonics to deeply nourish

🛡️ Immune and respiratory allies for daily support

💛 Skin and wound herbs to care for the outside, too

These are my personal top 10 allies! The ones I reach for again and again:

Chamomile – for calming and easing tension.

It has a soft, apple-like flavor — sweet and floral, perfect for brightening any cup of tea.

Peppermint – for digestion and clarity.

Cool, sharp, and minty with an energizing lift. Great on its own or blended for a refreshing finish.

Lavender – for rest and nervous system support.

Delicate and floral with a hint of bitterness. Just a little goes a long way in helping you soften into calm.

Nettle – for deep nourishment and strength.

Earthy and mineral-rich, like a strong green tea. Not flashy, but steady and grounding, a true tonic.

Red Raspberry Leaf – for women’s wellness and cycle balance.

Mild and a little astringent, similar to black tea. A strong, quiet ally for the womb and beyond.

Calendula – for skin healing and gentle detox.

Slightly bitter and peppery with a golden, earthy warmth. Adds brightness and strength to any blend.

Ginger – for warmth, immunity, and digestion.

Spicy, zesty, and invigorating. It brings the heat in the best way, cozy and clearing.

Sage – for respiratory health, clarity, and ritual.

Savory and grounding, with pine-like bitterness. A deeply wise flavor for deep-thinking days.

Catnip – for calming little ones (and grownups too).

Gentle and minty with a whisper of green. Sweetly supportive when things feel too big.

Lemon Balm – for stress relief and emotional lightness.

Bright, lemony, and softly sweet. Like a ray of sunshine in a teacup.

These are the herbs that live in my cupboard, show up in my daily teas, and anchor me season after season.

Curious about building your own apothecary?

Start with the herbs you feel drawn to, the ones that speak to your body and your story.

Your apothecary should feel like home. 🌙✨

For a deeper dive into herbs cultivated explicitly for you, schedule an initial herbal consultation at Fern. I’d love to help you build you’re collection of herbs that genuinely supports your body, your rhythm, and your season.