Preventing panic attacks long-term In general, our aim with herbal support is to reduce the activation in our nervous systems and there are short-term and longer-term strategies for this. The longer-term strategies are going to be nerve tonics, plants…
Now let’s look at herbal support during a panic attack. What can you take in that moment to help calm you down? Herbal support during a panic attack For me, all plants that you have a relationship with can…
If you’ve googled “panic attack”, there is a chance sadly that you’ve experienced a panic attack and probably don’t need a description. Unfortunately, panic attacks are very real and can be a difficult and debilitating experience. If you are…
I’m excited to announce that this year’s Practical Medicine Making Courses are ready to book!!!!!! They are taking place in May and June this year but fill up fast! The Practical Medicine Making Intensive is a 3 day course…
The workshop that I was invited to host with the Railyard Apothecary last year is now available as a replay! This workshop explores the role of herbalism in supporting refugees, asylum seekers and people on the move across repressive…
I’m excited to share a new private podcast! This is an audio recording of the Overcoming Burnout book – with accompanying journal questions! Sign up to access a link to the show: https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/overcoming-burnout-podcast/ About the book: Organising with others…
I thought it would be helpful to give an overview of the Solidarity Apothecary’s offerings in 2025 so you can save the dates and also access what is already available. Solidarity Apothecary Courses Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress Course…
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 my work in an…
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…
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…
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,…