The Prisoner’s Herbal book is written for people in prison who want to learn about the medicinal properties of plants commonly found in prison courtyards. It contains ten detailed plant profiles, as well as instructions on how to prepare…
The beloved Anarcho Herbane Kollektiv recently published their translation of the Prisoners Herbal in Italian. You can purchase the ebook here: https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/erbario-anticarcerario/ It is a fundraiser for prisoners. You can buy physical copies in Italy for 6 euros from…
Farah has been held on remand at HMP Bronzefield for 8 months. She has aggressive stage 3 breast cancer and urgently needs your support to get out of prison ASAP to access life saving treatment. Despite repeated requests for…
New ACAB merch! The long awaited vest tops and t-shirts are here! All funds will be used for posting the Prisoner Herbals books to prisoners and covering medicine making expenses for herbal care packages for people experiencing repression. The…
It’s been an amazing few years for the Solidarity Apothecary. From gifting comrades little care packages to making thousands of medicines for refugees in France and Poland/Ukraine. The project has been able to be responsive and needs-led, whether that’s…
I’m excited to be collaborating with the Railyard Apothecary again this winter! In November, I’ll be facilitating a workshop all about herbalism and border violence. When: Saturday 23rd November, 2024. 3pm ET / 8pm GMT Where: Online via Zoom…
The amazing Herbalista crew have built an Herbal Mutual Aid Directory to support relief efforts and to take some of the pressure off of folks on the ground affected by Hurricane Helene. This directory is intended to highlight mutual…
Listen to this post as a podcast here: https://solidarityapothecary.org/the-frontline-herbalism-podcast/71-healing-from-incarceration/ Healing from incarceration could easily be an article about healing from trauma in general. Incarceration is ultimately traumatic. However, I do feel there are some nuances that make incarceration, imprisonment,…
It’s finally here! The Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course is now open for enrolment!! Find out all you need to know about the course here: https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ I am so excited to welcome a whole new group of people…
I am incredibly excited (and nervous) about bringing a new life into the world this April! I have created this post to share practical information on what to expect from the Solidarity Apothecary and myself while I am on…
I am so happy to be running another Practical Medicine Making Intensive this year! Last year’s course was absolutely amazing. The three-day course is taking place Friday 13th September, 10am – Sunday 15th September, 5pm 2024. There are only…
It’s finally here!!!!!!!!!!!! The Herbalism and State Violence is being printed as we speak! I put the original call-out for contributions back in January 2020, and then you guessed it, the pandemic hit and the project was sadly put…
Thank you SO much for your incredible support for the Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais this January! Here is a little update on your orders for Solidarity Knows No Borders and Plants Know No Borders hoodies, t-shirts, aprons, tea towels…
The mission of the Solidarity Apothecary is to materially support revolutionary struggles and communities with plant medicines to strengthen collective autonomy, self-defence and resilience to climate change, capitalism and state violence. Each year, I review the work towards this…
I am taking a few weeks break from posting books to prisoners and people who order them on the outside. I will be staying with my partner’s family for Christmas so not able to post books or merch out…
Blog Events & Courses Prisoners Herbalism Collective
Herbalism, Incarceration and Abolition Workshop – new dates!
I will be facilitating a workshop this week in collaboration with the Railyard Apothecary who are hosting the event! The dates were changed from October due to my vomiting and nausea with my pregnancy. When: Thurs November 16th, 2023,…
This blog post has been created to bring together many of the links and resources being shared online into an easier-to-access format so that people can more easily take action. Please share widely! This list only scratches the surface!…
Blog Call-outs for Solidarity
New merchandise to help fundraise for the Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais!
The Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais is a dedicated mobile clinic that takes place the first week of each month in Calais and Dunkirk. The clinic offers preventative medicine, self-care support, first aid and healthcare access support to hundreds of…
It’s finally here! The Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course is now open for enrolment!! Find out all you need to know about the course here: https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/ I am so excited to welcome a whole new group of people…
I will be facilitating a workshop this October in collaboration with the Railyard Apothecary who are hosting the event! When: Thurs Oct 5, 2023, 6pm – 730pm ET Where: Online via Zoom Cost: US$20.00 – US$60.00. The income for…
The Mobile Herbal Clinic Calais is a dedicated mobile clinic that takes place the first week of each month in Calais and Dunkirk. The clinic offers preventative medicine, self-care support, first aid and healthcare access support to hundreds of…
Blog Trauma Recovery
Join the waiting list for the Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress course this autumn!
I know it’s a little while away but I wanted to let you know that the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course will be open for enrolment again on Friday 29th September 2023! You can learn all about it…
I was grateful to be invited to speak on the Rebel Justice Podcast. You can listen to the episode here: https://rebeljustice.buzzsprout.com/1893705/13210478-episode-44-unearthing-resilience-nicole-rose-s-journey-from-prison-to-plant-power About the episode “This is the first of our Frontline Warriors series in which we meet people creating…
I feel very honoured to be invited to Italy by comrades there who have translated the Prisoner’s Herbal book into Italian!!! It means the world to me to have their support and to connect with people who recognise that…
I’m incredibly excited to announce a new course this summer! It is a 3 practical course in medicine making taking place Friday June 30th – Sunday July 2nd 2023. There are only 12 places available! This is your chance…