The DV Community Apothecary

02/07/2021

We did a new thing!

This was our first time making a lotion instead of salve; and we chose carefully.

We present you with *the best* scar cream out there for unresolved scars and overactive scar tissue. Made possible with the experience & knowledge of Ember at who shared it in a Herbs for Trans Health class - and a handful of folks in the community who had the plant ingredients (and emulsion blender) we lacked!

This really was a communcal project of love ♡

This cream is pretty serious medicine and works best on scars between 2-12 months old that are healing right. We'd like to prioritize folks recovering from top surgery or self injury.

DM us for more info and to arrange drop-off in Hamilton!

02/01/2021

It's been a little moment since posting, but we just wanted to let you know some amazing salves and creams are in the works for scars, healing, cold sores, pain rubs and more ♡

We're going to be working on a new format for folks to obtain apothecary items with the aim of making things more accessible during these weird COVID times.

Keep an eye out for updates by following our page (be sure to choose "see all posts"!).

08/28/2020

With The Tower re-opening for their Sunday open hours, the apothecary will once more be accessible without an appointment!

While you will need to wear a mask to enter thebspace, we also ask that immediately before accessing the apothecary you use hand sanitizer, which will be made available.

Feel free to bring any empty or unused tincture bottles back at this time for collection :)

Additionally, if you're still unable to attend the space and need delivery, get in touch with ud via this page, or email.

Since March, The Tower has been closed to the public and has instead been hosting Downtown East Hamilton Mutual Aid. However, starting on Sunday September 6, we will be resuming our weekly Sunday drop-in hours from noon to 5pm.

These hours are a chance to come in and browse the hundreds of books in our library, access herbal medicines from the apothecary, check out what's new on the zine rack, or just to chat with others about the rapidly changing context we find ourselves in. Because before taking collective action, we need to find each other, and although we have all done our best to do that on the internet, it's no substitute for physical space to meet and discuss.

We will be trying to do this safely. We ask that people who come to open hours wear a mask and regularly clean their hands -- we will have some masks and sanitizer available, but it would be nice if people could also bring their own. We will be limiting the number of people in the space at a time, so conversations might move to the sidewalk or downstairs if need be.

The Tower will also be available for private bookings starting in September. We make the space available to groups who share our values, so if you need an indoor space to hold a meeting, The Tower has a comfortable main floor with a screen and projector, as well as a spacious downstairs with a small kitchen. The main floor is barrier-free, but the two washrooms are in the basement. For more details about the space or accessibility, visit our website at the-tower.ca.

See you at noon on the 6th and every Sunday after that.

07/04/2020

Today we're tincturing California Poppy!

Much thanks to folks in the community offering their plentiful gardens for us to add to the apothecary ♡

If you have gardens growing herbs we might like to add to our project, get in touch - and remember you can still access the apothecary by PMing or emailing us!

06/11/2020

Last night's thunderstorm brought us blossoms on the valerian, borage, lavender & feverfew in one of the local gardens helping stock the apothecary ♡

While The Tower continues to offer their space to The Downtown-East Mutual Aid project, the apothecary is still accessible. Contact us directly to arrange access!

communityapothecary@riseup.net or facebook message.

04/04/2020

Valerian is coming back to help us through these sleepless anxious times!

If you're struggling with sleep, anxiety/nerves, pain, headaches or (regular) cold/flu symptoms, rashes/hives/cold sores the apothecary with be open from 1-3 tomorrow (Sunday) for pickups.

To access the apothecary, come to The Tower (778 Barton Street East, red storefeont) and knock on the door, which will be locked to limit numbers in the space. Someone will answer and let you in to discuss your needs in private.

Access to the cupboard itself will be limited to space caretakers. We understand this affects privacy and may affect accessibility.

Please arrange a no-contact drop off if you are sick, at-risk, or suspect you've been exposed by emailing or PMing us.

03/25/2020

we still have limited numbers of salves & tinctures that we can arrange a safe(r) exchange for if you're immune-compromised and isolating! get in touch via PM or email us!

~ salves ~
eczema, headaches, cold sores, warming pain relief, healing, allergy/rashes and breathe easy rub.

~ glycerites ~
headaches, cold & flu

~ tinctures ~
migraine, anxiety, sleep, sick, congested

03/20/2020

a reminder that we've restocked anxiety, viral, and immune tinctures! there are not many, but there are some; take only what you need.

additionally we have dried herbs that you can take home in small amounts during these times. for an inventory, see photos.

the apothecary will remain open and accessible during open hours at The Tower on sundays from noon to five, as long as the space remains open.

if you are in isolation/quarantine or are at particular risk/immune compromised and in need of something get in touch and we will try our best to accommodate and deliver ♡

pm us on facebook, or email us at communityapothecary@riseup.net