Basic apothecary list

Don’t Wait Until You’re Desperate to Prepare Your Herbal Home Apothecary

We’ve all been there—midnight coughs, surprise stomach bugs, or unexpected flare-ups—and scrambling to find something that works.

But here’s the thing: the time to stock your herbal apothecary isn’t during the emergency… it’s before it hits.

When illness or injury strikes, you don’t want to be waiting on a package or trying to figure out what you need while juggling symptoms. You want to walk to your shelf, grab what you need, and feel confident knowing you’re covered.

Here’s a solid starter lineup every home apothecary should have on hand:

• Mammaw’s Front Porch Fix – For bruises, cuts, burns, sore muscles, and even support for broken bones

• Granddad’s Bloomin’ Defense – A natural antibiotic blend for when something is trying to take root

• Daddy’s Workboot Booster – Strong immune support to help your body kick back

• Snug as a Bug Tea – For the nights when your mind or body just won’t settle down

• Mountain Breeze Steamer – When you can’t breathe and need quick herbal relief

• Bless You Brew – For when seasonal allergies sneak up and take over

• Croak Coat – A soothing sore throat spray for when your voice is hanging by a thread

• The Workhorse Tea – For those days when you’ve overdone it and your body’s letting you know

• Steady Graze – Gentle herbal digestion support for when your stomach isn’t playing nice

• Secret Garden – Women’s wellness support to help balance cycles, soothe cramps, and bring calm during hormonal shifts

Start small, but start now.

Nature gave us the tools to heal—but being prepared is what lets us use them when it matters most. Don’t wait until you’re in a bind. Stock your shelf with the basics now, and let your future self breathe a little easier.