The Apothecary, Cardiff

22/10/2025

Ginkgo Harvested
The optimal time to harvest ginkgo leaves is when they are mostly yellow and slightly green.
We need the therapeutic flavonoids shown in the yellow colouring to be present.
Ideally, you would like to make a fresh tea if you have some. As you'll know, this plant is vital for brain and heart health.

Link Gingko Leaf Tincture: https://tinyurl.com/mrtsrrsc

22/10/2025

Read the latest article from the Express https://waspi.co.uk/daily-express-14-october-2025/ ✊

22/10/2025

“To find the herb that will help us we must find the object of our life, what we are striving to do, and also understand the difficulties in our path.” Free Thyself, Collected Writings of Edward Bach p.127

Clematis seed heads are blowing in the autumn breezes amongst the hedgerows.

Unlike many plants that release their seeds easily, Clematis holds tightly onto these, wind-dispersed, seeds through many autumn storms.

Bach said of these seeds that they “are always longing to be blown away”. In this he saw a lack of interest in the present, a dreamy state contrasted with a will to hold on.

The flowers are white meaning they reflect the whole colour spectrum back and absorb nothing. This speaks of the dream state of the Clematis type. The flowers are without petals which speaks to a lack of direction, something seen in Wild Oat and Scleranthus too.

It is no surprise then that Clematis is within the emotional group for Insufficient interest in present circumstances. Yet the will to persist speaks of a deeper purpose and vision that can emerge if given space.

In this video, Julian Barnard investigates how the form of Clematis brings insight to those seeking the object of their life. https://www.bachflowerlearning.com/the-language-of-plants/clematis/

20/10/2025

We are closed TODAY for Refurbishment…. We back open TOMORROW As usual sorry for any inconvenience

17/10/2025

15/10/2025

If you love a tangle of scented blooms climbing up their wigwams and perfuming the garden all summer long, this one’s for you.

15/10/2025

Lemon Balm for Calming Brain Support
Lemon balm is neuroprotective, meaning it helps protect against brain decline. It also improves mood and lifts the spirits.

It is strongly antiviral and specifically helps combat the herpes simplex virus (cold sores, shingles, etc.)

Avoid if you have low thyroid issues.