Alpine Apothecary

02/06/2026

Refresh your space and soothe winter woes with the Alpine Winter Breathe Pack. Thoughtfully blended essential oils clear the air, support easy breathing and create a calm, restorative atmosphere. Simple to use at home or at work, this pack includes travel-friendly formats so you can carry comfort wherever you go. Gentle, effective and crafted with clean ingredients for everyday use.

Available now at Alpine Apothecary for $54.95—perfect for gifting or keeping for your own seasonal wellbeing.

https://www.alpineapothecary.com.au/products/alpine-air-breathe-pacl

02/06/2026

Give the choice of a considerate present with our $25 digital gift card. It arrives by email immediately and can be used across the full range on our website. The card is redeemable at checkout and valid for twelve months. A practical, tasteful option for any occasion.

https://www.alpineapothecary.com.au/products/alpine-apothecary-digital-gift-card

01/06/2026

Alpine Breathe Balm - $27.95 is a concentrated chest balm crafted to support comfortable breathing with a subtle blend of botanical oils. Apply a small amount to the chest or throat and inhale gently; suitable for adults and children over two, and designed for routine use.

https://www.alpineapothecary.com.au/products/breathe-chest-salve-with-manuka-oil-menthol

01/06/2026

Alpine Twilight Botanical Tincture - $55. A measured blend designed to support relaxation and calm, prepared from selected botanicals and tested for consistency. Use as directed to complement your evening routine.

https://www.alpineapothecary.com.au/products/alpine-twilight-tincture

31/05/2026

Alpine Mullein Flowers - $14.95

Hand-harvested mullein flowers for herbal infusions, steam inhalations and apothecary use. Light, soothing floral notes and carefully packaged to preserve freshness. Available now.

https://www.alpineapothecary.com.au/products/mullein-flowers

31/05/2026

30/05/2026

Alpine Baby Balm - $27.95. Gentle, fragrance-free balm crafted to protect and nourish delicate skin with calming botanical oils. Suitable from newborn stage and for everyday use. Use a small amount on dry or irritated areas and store below 25°C. Formulated and tested with sensitivity in mind.

https://www.alpineapothecary.com.au/products/calendula-myrrh-baby-salve

28/05/2026

Alpine Botanical Magnesium Cream - $34.75 provides a refined topical source of magnesium designed for targeted relief and better nightly rest. Use sparingly on tense muscles, massaging until fully absorbed, and incorporate into your routine as needed. Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medications.

https://www.alpineapothecary.com.au/products/magnesium-cream

28/05/2026

We still get people asking us for ashwagandha, so I wanted to explain why we no longer sell it as a tea ingredient.

Ashwagandha is one of those herbs many people know, love and actively look for, so it can be confusing when a small apothecary business says, “Sorry, we can’t sell that.”

What changed?

In 2023, ashwagandha was classed by FSANZ as a novel food in Australia.

That means it is not approved as a normal food ingredient and can’t simply be sold in loose teas, herbal blends, drink mixes or food-style products.

It may still appear in listed complementary medicines, but that is a different regulatory category to selling it as tea.

So yes, people still ask us for it.

And yes, we would love to be able to offer it.

But once we found out it wasn’t permitted as a normal food ingredient, we removed it from our tea range because we had to do the right thing legally.

This is why the current moringa petition matters.

A herb can be traditional, well known and used by communities for generations, but that does not automatically mean a small Australian business can legally sell it as food or tea.

Most people have no idea how complicated this is behind the scenes.

28/05/2026

Moringa has quietly been blocked from being sold as a food in Australia, and I don’t think most people realise what that actually means.
This isn’t because moringa has suddenly been proven dangerous.
From what I can see, FSANZ rejected the application because they said there wasn’t enough safety evidence provided to approve it as a “novel food” under Australian and New Zealand food law.
That might sound like a small technical issue, but the real-world impact is huge.
Moringa has been used as a traditional food by many communities for generations, especially in South Asian cooking where the leaves and pods are part of everyday meals.
It also affects Australian growers who have invested time, care and money into growing moringa, only to now be told it can’t be sold as food.
The petition is asking for this decision to be reviewed and for moringa to be made legal again for food use.
I’m sharing because I think people should know what’s happening and have the chance to sign if they agree.
Sign here:

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