Mill Slough Apothecary

Mill Slough Apothecary Creating simple, natural remedies for a healthful life. Mill Slough Apothecary believes deeply in the concept of natural healing.

The owner behind the Apothecary creations has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, along with biology and herbalist training. The inner knowing that each of us possess to ensure our bodies have the nutrients it needs to thrive in the environments we live. The guiding light to living your best life is through simplicity. All products are made with organic, simple ingredients.

05/20/2026

The next Blue Full Moon is a reminder that rare moments ask us to pause, release, and realign. 🌕✨ A second full moon in one season carries potent energy for reflection, deep cleansing, and breaking cycles that no longer serve us.

As I move through my gut reset ritual with bitter herb tinctures, I’m leaning into the ancient wisdom that healing begins in the gut — where intuition, nourishment, and transformation meet. Bitters awaken digestion, support the liver, and invite the body back into balance, while the Blue Moon reminds us that true wellness is often found in slowing down and listening inward.

This moon, I’m releasing stagnation, honoring my body, and creating space for clarity, vitality, and renewal. 🌿

05/19/2026

Frolicking in Peony Lane at the Apothecary, I wanted to share how you can preserve the longevity of the peony for months to come! Preserving peony blooms is a gentle way of holding onto spring a little longer 🌸
Dry them for tea, infuse them into oils, press them into keepsakes, or simply let their beauty remind you that nature was never meant to be rushed. ✨

There are some plans to incorporate the dry flower into the apothecary offerings, but for now I wanted to share with you how you can preserve the blooms for later!

To preserve fresh peony blooms for up to 3 months:
- harvest them at the “marshmallow stage” (when the bud shows color and feels soft like a marshmallow).
- strip the leaves, wrap the dry buds in plastic wrap dry paper towels.
- store them horizontally in the refrigerator until you are ready to display them.

05/19/2026

A little dilly-dallying around the apothecary Sunday. Our body was calling for rest, but our minds knew better. Dreams aren’t built on the couch. Teaching our kids hard work for real results. The best part is that in a world full of more technology than anyone knows what do with, and endless screen time, the kids would choose to help build, to learn, and to find their purpose in the days chores. 🫶🏼 There is no better medicine than fresh air, the earth on your feet and in your hands, sunlight Vitamin D, and whole hearted laughter.

2026 Farmer’s Market dates! Mark your calendars, come see me, and grab your favorite tinctures & tallow! 🌿 💖
05/15/2026

2026 Farmer’s Market dates! Mark your calendars, come see me, and grab your favorite tinctures & tallow! 🌿 💖

05/14/2026

✨ Goldenrod Healing Salve ✨

Nature has always known how to care for skin. Our goldenrod healing salve is packed with herbal support for cuts, burns, scrapes, dry patches, bug bites, and irritated skin — without the petroleum, synthetic fragrances, or chemical fillers found in many store-bought products. 🌿

Goldenrod has long been loved in traditional herbalism for its soothing, skin-repairing, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Infused slowly into nourishing oils and blended with natural ingredients, this salve helps support the skin barrier while allowing the skin to breathe and restore naturally.

Simple ingredients. Earth-grown healing. Your skin deserves better than petroleum-based quick fixes. 💛 link to order in comments!

05/14/2026

Your body is wiser than we’ve been taught.
When natural sunlight enters the eyes, it helps signal rhythms and protective responses throughout the body — but our skin still deserves mindful protection too.

That’s why I choose mineral sunscreen: working with the body and earth, not against it. Sunlight is medicine in balance… protection is part of the ritual.” ☀️🌿 🔗 to order in comments!

Today we honor the sacred softness of motherhood—the nurturing hands, the intuitive wisdom, and the quiet love rooted de...
05/10/2026

Today we honor the sacred softness of motherhood—the nurturing hands, the intuitive wisdom, and the quiet love rooted deep within nature itself. Happy Mother’s Day to the women who heal, protect, grow, and love like the earth does. 💖

05/10/2026

✨in a world overflowing with noise, rushing, and artificial everything, there is something sacred about returning to simplicity. To slow mornings, hands in the soil, herbal remedies passed through generations, and the quiet wisdom nature offers when we are willing to listen. The earth has always provided—healing herbs, nourishment, grounding, and gentle reminders that wellness was never meant to feel disconnected from the natural world. ✨

05/08/2026

Need a gift for Mother’s Day?! Message me would love to craft a unique, self-care bundle for your mother! 💖

05/07/2026

There’s still time to get your mom a unique gift loaded with self-care!💖 Luxurious whipped tallow face cream that is silky smooth and ultra hydrating, the Apothexary’s exclusive Lippenbalm, and fresh cut peonies from Peony Lane on the Apothecary acreage. $30- Message to order!

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