Folklore: Nettle Breaks the Curse
Explore nettle folklore through The Wild Swans, where a princess weaves stinging plants into shirts to break a curse and restore her brothers.…
Welcome to Aunt Kandy’s Apothecary. Let’s pour a cup of something and get to work!
I have been immersing myself in the world of herbalism since 2012. You can read the story on the About Me page if it tickles your fancy. I love geeking out on current research, the herbalists’ body of knowledge, and old folklore. For a hot second back in 2017, I sold some of the things I was creating on Etsy, but it lost its appeal very quickly. Turns out I wanted to make what I wanted, not really what people wanted to buy. This website was born then, and I decided to keep it around as an online herbal journal. It comes in handy when people ask for receipts for stuff I don’t make anymore. I’m glad you stopped in and I hope you find what you are seeking. Be Well.
I’ve been a practicing witch since 1996 and my exploration of herbs for their magical uses goes much…
What’s happening around the Apothecary.
Science: Lavender, Calm, and Attention
Explore what research says about lavender aromatherapy, calm, and attention, including promising findings and the limits of the science.…
Folklore: Thyme Grows Back
Explore thyme folklore through a traditional ballad about false love, regret, courage, and reclaiming the garden after trust is broken.…
Folklore: Dandelion as Persistence, Welcome, and Wishes
Explore dandelion folklore through a wise Nasreddin tale about persistence, unexpected beauty, wishes, and learning to love what grows.…
Summer Night
Summer Night combines Atlas cedar, ginger, and neroli in a warm, grounded essential oil blend inspired by cooling air and quiet summer evenings.…
Sleep Tight
Sleep Tight combines clary sage, lavender, and chamomile in a soft, grounding essential oil blend that creates a gentle cue for rest.…
Soothing Herbal
Soothing Herbal essential oil blend combines lavender, clary sage, and chamomile for a calm, balanced scent that softens a space without feeling sleepy.…
Don’t Panic
Don’t Panic combines lavender, frankincense, and rose tincture in a soft, grounding scent blend for moments of stress, spiraling thoughts, or overwhelm.…