Stinging Nettle Botanics

Stinging Nettle Botanics A family-owned store specializing in handmade herbal remedies, soaps, tinctures, tea blends, skincare & beauty products, gifts, and more!

All organic ingredients, handmade in our store.

Our outdoor summer essentials are what we reach for before every Catskills hike: plant-based protection against the bugs...
05/04/2026

Our outdoor summer essentials are what we reach for before every Catskills hike: plant-based protection against the bugs and poison ivy you’re bound to meet on the trail. No DEET, no synthetic fragrance. Just toss them in your day pack and go.

Available in-store and online!

Before humans ever wrote down a single remedy, nature already had a pharmacy.🦅 Birds weave yarrow and elder into their n...
04/23/2026

Before humans ever wrote down a single remedy, nature already had a pharmacy.

🦅 Birds weave yarrow and elder into their nests to protect their chicks from bacteria.

🐝 Bees encase hive invaders in antimicrobial propolis.

🐻 Bears emerge from hibernation and instinctively seek out wild garlic.

🦧 A wild orangutan in Indonesia treated his own wound with a medicinal plant — and it healed nearly without a scar.

🦝 Pregnant lemurs in Madagascar seek out specific leaves to support milk production and ease birth.

🌱 We didn’t invent plant medicine. We inherited it.

What animal fact surprised you most? Drop it below 👇

The recipe that outsmarted a plague.Four thieves moved through 15th-century Europe during the Black Death, robbing the d...
04/20/2026

The recipe that outsmarted a plague.

Four thieves moved through 15th-century Europe during the Black Death, robbing the dead without ever getting sick. When they were caught, they traded their secret for their freedom: a vinegar steeped with sage, lavender, rosemary, thyme, peppercorn, and garlic.

We make ours the same way. Organic herbs steeped in raw apple cider vinegar, that's it!

Some traditions survive because they work.

Shop via the link in bio.

Which herb are you most drawn to? Tell us below 👇

We hosted our second Backyard Herbalism: Growing Your Home Apothecary workshop yesterday, and it was everything we hoped...
04/19/2026

We hosted our second Backyard Herbalism: Growing Your Home Apothecary workshop yesterday, and it was everything we hoped it would be...herbs, great conversation, and a room full of people excited to grow their own home apothecary.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We’re already dreaming up our next workshop. Stay tuned for details coming soon. ✨

New on the blog: What's actually in your fragrance? We wrote about something we get asked a lot, which is, what's the d...
04/13/2026

New on the blog: What's actually in your fragrance?

We wrote about something we get asked a lot, which is, what's the difference between synthetic fragrance and essential oils, and does it actually matter? Short answer: yes. And it's worth knowing what's in the products you use every day. It's a quick read and we tried to keep it simple. Link in bio. 🌿

This one’s a Sunday staple for us. 🌿Our Mood Reboot Blend is a little roller of clary sage, Roman chamomile, lavender, a...
04/12/2026

This one’s a Sunday staple for us. 🌿

Our Mood Reboot Blend is a little roller of clary sage, Roman chamomile, lavender, and geranium in jojoba oil.

Roll it on your wrists or neck and just… breathe.

We made it for those days when you need a reset but don’t have time for one. Three seconds, a few deep breaths, and somehow things feel a little more manageable.

Find it in the shop or online at stingingnettleny.com

Meet your allergy season toolkit. 🌱 Springtime Tea Blend · Allergy Season Massage Oil · Clearing Chest Balm · Allergy Se...
04/10/2026

Meet your allergy season toolkit. 🌱

Springtime Tea Blend · Allergy Season Massage Oil · Clearing Chest Balm · Allergy Season Aromatherapy · Steaming Herbs

Every product made with pure essential oils and nothing synthetic, ever. Shop the collection in our shop or at the link in bio.

04/03/2026

Allergy season doesn’t have to mean reaching for harsh chemicals. 🌿 Our organic, plant-derived allergy relief products are formulated with nature’s most powerful ingredients; gentle on your body, tough on symptoms. Safe for the whole family, from kids to adults.

👉 Shop online or visit us in store.
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Not all scent is created equal. 🌿There’s been a real shift happening lately — more people are reading ingredient labels,...
04/01/2026

Not all scent is created equal. 🌿

There’s been a real shift happening lately — more people are reading ingredient labels, asking questions about what “fragrance” actually means, and choosing products that are transparent about every single thing inside them.

We’ve always believed that plants do it best. Our products are fragrance-free, meaning no hidden chemical blends — just named botanical ingredients you can actually look up. Swipe through to learn what the difference really is, and why it matters for your skin.

💚 Save this if you have sensitive skin, or know someone who does.

What’s on our table right now 🌿A few of the blends we’ve been reaching for this week—simple, grounding, and made with in...
04/01/2026

What’s on our table right now 🌿

A few of the blends we’ve been reaching for this week—simple, grounding, and made with intention.

There’s something about slowing down with plants that just feels right this time of year.

03/28/2026

Our botanical wedding favors are made in small batches using organic ingredients, designed to be both beautiful and genuinely useful.

From herbal teas to botanical body care, these are the kinds of favors your guests will actually enjoy long after your celebration.

You can explore our offerings through the link in our bio. ✨

We’re so excited to share this with you...Stinging Nettle Botanics is now offering handcrafted botanical wedding favors ...
03/26/2026

We’re so excited to share this with you...

Stinging Nettle Botanics is now offering handcrafted botanical wedding favors 🌿

Designed for meaningful gatherings, natural settings, and couples who want to give something their guests will actually use and enjoy.

You can explore our wedding offerings through the link in our bio.

More details coming this week ✨

Address

424 Main Street
Catskill, NY
12414

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15187190018

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