Howling Moon Apothecaria

09/27/2025

09/22/2025

Mabon blessings and happy autumn equinox...

09/10/2025

🕯️ By moonlight or candlelight, one more mystical soap finds its way to you tonight...

🔮 Not one, but two magical creations await you now…

Claim yours now as quantities are limited.

🎃 Witch’s Hollow
The scent of Halloween night…
The crunch of fallen leaves echoes underfoot as you wander through a crooked forest at dusk. Pines drip with resin, their branches bending like bony fingers, while smoke from distant bonfires curls into the cool night air. Somewhere nearby, cranberries bubble with clove and spice in an iron cauldron, filling the dark with a sweet, sinister warmth. Mistletoe dangles like charms against the shadows, warding off spirits—or inviting them closer. This is the magic of Halloween night, spooky and spellbound.

15 available around October 6 - $6 each
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🕯️ Cauldron Splash
Beware the scent that seizes the soul..
The cauldron tips, spilling its enchantment into the night. A ghostly breeze carries the sharp bite of lemon and orange, laced with the sinister sweetness of cherry and ripe berries. The air thickens with temptation—sweet, haunting, and impossible to resist. One breath is all it takes for the spell to seize you, leaving only silence in its wake.

9 available around October 6 - $7 each

Experience the indulgence of our luxurious double butter soap, crafted with nourishing shea and cocoa butters, enriched with Greek yogurt and soothing colloidal oats. Blended with skin-loving botanical oils, it creates a rich, creamy lather that leaves skin silky-smooth, deeply moisturized, and naturally pampered. Gentle on all skin types, this soap also retains naturally occurring glycerin from the saponification process — a powerful humectant that helps hydrate and protect your skin.

09/09/2025

The cauldron’s bubbling…the shadows stir… a little more hocus-pocus is on its way... wickedly eerie delights are creeping your way soon... maybe even tomorrow. After all, it is the most hauntingly witchiest wonderful time of the year…🎃👻🧙‍♀️

09/06/2025

Body Polish
Still only $6 each for 5oz jar

• Pumpkin Berry - A cranberry pumpkin fragrance blends the tart brightness of cranberry with the warm, earthy sweetness of baked pumpkin. Hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove add a spicy depth, while a touch of vanilla bean softens the edges. The result is a cozy, inviting aroma that perfectly captures the essence of autumn.

• High Priestess - Reminds me of a fantastic incense or the intoxicating scent that you smell when you walk into a spiritual shop in a trendy Main St. USA… she symbolizes divine inner knowledge or intuition and inner guidance as well as wisdom, purity and virtue. Peppermint, lemon, clove, rose, lavender, cinnamon leaf, orange blossom, vanilla, and musk make up this beautiful and spiritual fragrance with depth and dimension…

• Pistachio Glow - A delightful, nutty oasis of indulgence. Whether it's a dreamy dessert, a cozy café, or a refreshing ice cream flavor, Pistachio Glow evokes images of creamy, rich pistachio goodness paired with a hint of sweetness and a touch of elegance. Imagine a world of vibrant green hues, crunchy textures, and smooth, buttery notes that transport you to a place of pure bliss. Perfect for lovers of gourmet treats, this paradise is a celebration of sophistication.

Body Polish is an emulsified sugar scrubs that is thick and creamy and doesn’t leave your skin greasy. The sugar is whipped with the oils and butters in order to make the grains smaller and softer. It gently exfoliates your skin while cleansing, softening and conditioning in the process. After using, your skin will be softer, smoother, invigorated and smell great!

Emulsified Scrubs turn into a creamy “lotion” when combined with water and scrubbed gently onto the skin. This makes it easy to rinse off clean without leaving your skin greasy.

09/03/2025

Solace Cream
4oz jar $15

Most of the world's population is lacking a vital nutrient, magnesium. Magnesium helps to relieve pain and muscle aches plus inflammation. Without magnesium, we have trouble sleeping, can get migraines, struggle emotionally with anxiety, get restless leg syndrome, and all sorts of other ailments. If hormonal changes are causing you problems sleeping, this mag cream may help. HMA has formulated a wonderful thick magnesium cream to help you get the magnesium your body so desperately craves.

Made with organic ingredients to bring you a cream that does not tingle or itch. A pecan sized portion provides you with about 300mg of magnesium. We also use lavender essential oil to give you that extra, relaxing boost since aches and pains can cause stress.

Use it at bedtime to help you get a restful night's sleep. Just rub a small amount on your calves and feet, or anywhere you need it.

08/24/2025

Shoreline Breeze... a seaside escape in every bar.

Invite this cute little turtle as he swims the ocean waves right into your bath or shower while you enjoy the refreshing essence of the coast in your daily routine. Infused with the clean, uplifting aroma of salty sea air and a touch of ocean mist, with eucalyptus, bergamot and driftwood meandering in the air. This bar gently cleanses while leaving skin soft, smooth, and lightly fragranced. Fresh, crisp, and invigorating like a walk along the shoreline… it’s the perfect way to start or end your day.

Experience the indulgence of our luxurious double butter soap, crafted with nourishing shea and cocoa butters, enriched with goat milk and soothing colloidal oats. Blended with skin-loving botanical oils, it creates a rich, creamy lather that leaves skin silky-smooth, deeply moisturized, and naturally pampered. Gentle on all skin types, this soap also retains naturally occurring glycerin from the saponification process — a powerful humectant that helps hydrate and protect your skin.

18 bars available around September 20 - $7 each
Claim yours today!!!

08/23/2025

Coming soon! Like tomorrow for more info and the cuts... invite this cute little turtle as he swims the ocean waves right into your bath or shower... smells divine!

08/18/2025

Comfrey Salve
Now infused with resins!!!
2oz jar $15

Herbalists commonly recommend Comfrey Salve and is a must for your herbal medicine cabinet.

Comfrey roots and leaves contain allantoin, a substance that helps new skin cells grow, along with other substances that reduce inflammation and keep skin healthy. That green hue comes from chlorophyll, the natural pigment in plants that’s packed with antioxidants and phytonutrients. These compounds may offer a variety of health benefits. Comfrey has been used medicinally for thousands of years to reduce pain and promote healing. Modern peer-reviewed studies are finding that topical comfrey preparations, such as comfrey salve is an incredibly effective herbal pain reliever.

Comfrey is one of my favorite medicinal plants due to its intensive anti-inflammatory properties. Of the many salves I make, Comfrey Salve is most gentle, yet still incredibly effective. This all-purpose salve can ease swelling caused by inflammation, bruising, carpal tunnel inflammation, bug bites, sores, cuts, wounds, burns, rashes, sprains, back pain, incisions, sunburns, arthritis, insomnia, and tattoo care, strains, bruises, arthritis, fractures and will also work as a general use ointment.

Made with organic comfrey infused olive, sunflower & castor oils, resin (frankincense, myrrh, copal, bee propolis) infused beeswax, frankincense oil & vitamin E.

Potential Benefits of Chlorophyll
• Antioxidant & Anti-inflammatory Support
Chlorophyll’s antioxidants help shield your cells from free radical damage, while its anti-inflammatory properties may promote overall wellness and aid in wound healing.
• Skin Health
It may encourage faster wound healing and help maintain youthful skin by reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Please see below the incredible properties for the resins used in this formulary.

1. Frankincense
• Anti-inflammatory: Reduces swelling and soothes irritated skin.
Antiseptic and Disinfectant: Helps to cleanse wounds and prevent infection.
• Anti-aging: Promotes cell regeneration, potentially reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Astringent: Tightens the skin and balances oil production.
• Healing: Aids in healing scars, acne, and minor cuts.
• Moisturizing: Provides hydration and helps maintain the skin's natural moisture barrier.
• Antioxidant: Contributes to protection against environmental damage and free radicals.

2. Myrrh
• Antioxidant: Protects skin from environmental damage and premature aging.
• Anti-inflammatory: Reduces swelling and soothes irritated skin.
• Antibacterial and Antifungal: Helps to prevent and treat infections, making it useful for acne-prone skin.
• Healing Properties: Accelerates wound healing and promotes tissue regeneration.
• Skin Rejuvenation: Enhances skin texture and tone, potentially giving a more youthful appearance.
• Moisturizing: Provides deep hydration and helps to retain skin's moisture.

3. Copal
• Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory: Copal's natural resin contains these compounds, which can help soothe and calm irritated skin.
• Skin regeneration: Can support cellular regeneration when applied to the skin.
• Moisturizing and Elasticity: Studies suggest that copal can improve skin hydration and elasticity.
• Skin soothing: Historically used to combat skin infections, dermatitis, burns, and rashes.
• Stress Relief: The earthy aroma of copal is believed to relieve stress and tension, which can indirectly benefit skin health.

4. Bee propolis
• Moisturizing: Helps to moisturize the skin without clogging pores.
• Addresses Acne: Propolis has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties that can help target acne.
• Protects from Free Radicals: Contributes to skin protection against free radicals caused by UV exposure.
• Aids in Wound Healing: Studies suggest a positive impact on wound healing by increasing collagen content and promoting wound closure.
• Antimicrobial Action: Its antimicrobial properties can fight bacteria, fungi, and viruses, making it useful for minor cuts, burns, and infections.
• Strengthens Skin Barrier: Propolis helps strengthen the skin barrier, enhancing the skin's natural defenses and beneficial for dry or sensitive skin.

08/13/2025

More Comfrey Salve in the making! I am doing a triple fold - meaning I will infuse the oil three different times using fresh comfrey each time... I am on the second infusion and it's looking so beautiful...

Comfrey Salve is a time-honored staple in any herbal medicine cabinet. For centuries, herbalists have valued comfrey’s roots and leaves for their high allantoin content, a compound that supports the growth of new skin cells along with natural anti-inflammatory agents that help reduce swelling and keep skin healthy. Historical use spans thousands of years, and modern peer-reviewed studies continue to confirm comfrey’s remarkable ability to relieve pain and promote healing when applied topically.

Of all the salves I make, Comfrey Salve is one of the gentlest yet most effective. Its intensive anti-inflammatory properties make it a versatile, all-purpose remedy for a wide range of concerns: inflammation, swelling, bruises, strains, sprains, back pain, arthritis, fractures, cuts, wounds, burns, rashes, sores, bug bites, carpal tunnel discomfort, tattoo aftercare, sunburn, and even post-surgical incisions. Whether for everyday skin health or targeted pain relief, this salve earns its place as a trusted herbal essential.

07/22/2025

Behind the scenes at HMA...
St Johns Wort... I so love this plant!

Today I prepared a half-gallon oil infusion using an 80/20 blend of sunflower and olive oil, following the folk/simpler’s method. It will be solar infused for at least four weeks.

I also started a quart of St. John’s Wort tincture using alcohol as the menstruum... again, keeping to the folk tradition. Sometimes it just feels right to return to my roots. *St. John's Wort Tincture has a long history of use as an aid in relief of restlessness and nervousness and is known for its calming properties.

And as a little experiment, I’m also infusing St. John’s Wort in the ADI today to see if it yields that beautiful red oil like it does with solar infusion. I should know in about an hour or so.