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Apothecary Featured Herb: Samhain Special
This month, we’re bringing some special Samhain energy to our featured herb. We’ve got information on four of our favorite herbs for connecting with spirits and the season: mugwort, rosemary, marigold, and bay leaves.
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Best Crystals for October: Stone Wisdom
October means Samhain and spooky season, one of our absolute favorite times of year. Another month also means it’s time to add some new crystals to the old repertoire. This October, we’re looking at the best stones for Libras and Scorpios in your life. These pack a double whammy because they are also amazing crystals…
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Best Crystals for September: Stone Wisdom
It’s already September, which means it’s time for another round of our favorite crystals. This month, we’re looking at the best stones for Virgos and Libras in your life, or just the ones that will help to harness all that early Fall energy you may be feeling yourself.
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Apothecary Featured Herb: Yarrow
This month, we’re celebrating one of our favorite herbs for all-around efficacy, yarrow! Yarrow has been used by human beings for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Yarrow even borrows its scientific name from the famous Greek hero, Achilles. Achillea millefolium, which you may also know by such sassy monikers as old man’s pepper and…
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Best Crystals for August: Stone Wisdom
We’re so excited to bring you our top picks for rocks to add to your collection this month. The best crystals for August are ones that reflect the radiance of the Sun, just like the Leos born at the end of summer. We’ve also got a grounding stone to help match the moods of down-to-earth…
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Apothecary Featured Herb: California poppy
If you’ve driven past the Sanctuary this summer, there’s a good chance you saw our happy crop of California poppies, or Eschscholzia californica, smiling out onto Loucks Road. These pretty petals open up every morning and close as the sun sets. And just like their tall cousins, Papaver somniferum, these flowers have a wide variety…
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1881 Apothecary Featured Herb: St. John’s Wort
The summer sun is in full force, which makes this a perfect time to talk about the positive energy packed inside the dainty yellow flowers of St. John’s Wort. Our in-house herbalist, Nikki McClane recommends this plant now and throughout the year for adding a little sunshine to your life.
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Best Crystals for July: Stone Wisdom
We’ve got some perfect stones to compliment your seashell collection this month. Our first two resonate well with Cancer, the crabby sign presiding over most of July. Our third can help you kick off Leo season at the end of the month with a gem guaranteed to draw attention! Thanks for joining us as we…
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1881 Apothecary Featured Herb: Nettles
Here at 1881, we are so lucky to have an herbalist as our co-owner and apothecary lead. Nikki does an amazing job at sourcing the best herbal products from local and national vendors to meet your wellness needs and goals, and she’s always happy to share her expertise with clients and friends. This week, we’re…
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Best Crystals for June: Stone Wisdom
This June, we’re bringing you some of the best crystals to suit the moods of early summer. We’ve pulled our stone wisdom to help you choose the best crystal gifts for dads, grads, Geminis, and Cancers. If none of the above apply, you can always treat yourself to a Solstice celebration!