In January 2019, I set ten goals for the Solidarity Apothecary. Like the rest of the world, many of these were knocked sideways by the coronavirus pandemic. We saw the world set on fire with uprisings and rebellions from…
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The Solidarity Apothecary is completely dependant on grassroots fundraising, such book sales and merchandise. It’s also a one-femme show and sadly I’m not able to post things every day like amazon! These are the posting dates for December: Friday…
I am so excited to announce the launch of the Medicinal Herb Colouring Book! 50 beautiful illustrations of common plants and descriptions of their medicinal properties. Order your physical copy for £10 here Order a digital download for £3…
My amazing friend Kes Otter Lieffe and talented illustrator, Anja Van Geert have created the most gorgeous Queer Holiday Greeting Cards. 60¢ from every pack of cards sold will go to support the Solidarity Apothecary. About the cards 4…
It was so moving to be contacted by Sean Roy Parker from Fermental Health who offered to organise a fundraiser for the Solidarity Apothecary! Funds from the fundraiser will be used to pay for a US print run of…
I finally plucked up the courage to create a way for people to donate monthly to the Solidarity Apothecary after a growing number of people have asked. I have admitted defeat that I really do need financial support to…
Infused lavender oil is available now in the store: https://solidarityapothecary.org/product/lavender-oil/ Now available – English-grown Lavender infused in olive oil from Palestine. Sales of the oil enable it to be donated to people experiencing state violence. So far lavender oil…
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Herbalists without Borders UK Winter Fundraiser 2020 – new herbal bandanas!
The Herbalists without Borders Calais Campaign is a dedicated mobile clinic that takes place in Calais and Dunkirk in Northern France every month. Since October 2019, we have supported 3891 refugees. The clinic offers preventative medicine, self-care support, first…
I’m very humbled to be talking at the New York City Anarchist Bookfair this coming weekend. There are tons of amazing talks and workshops happening with anarchist organisers and others around the world. You can see the program here:…
Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Hypericum perforatum Plant family: Hypericaceae Identification: Short to medium…
The Solidarity Apothecary is screenprinting tshirts to help raise funds to send to Anarchist Black Cross Belarus. You can buy one here: https://solidarityapothecary.org/store/ People in Belarus are no stranger to state violence or repression living under a Dictatorship. However,…
Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Scutellaria lateriflora (North America), Scutellaria galericulata (British…
Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Betonica officinalis syn. Stachys officinalis Plant family: Lamiaceae…
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Sponsor A Box – Help get the Prisoner’s Herbal to people in prison worldwide
Since the launch of the Prisoners Herbalism Collective, requests for copies of the Prisoner’s Herbal Book have gone through the roof. Over the last year, I have covered the costs of shipping the books to prisoners via sales of…
Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Verbena officinalis Plant family: Verbenaceae Identification: Vervain’s leaves are…
Please note these plant profiles are a work in progress. I will always be adding to them as I keep learning about the amazing world of plant medicine. Botanical Overview Latin name: Lavendula species Plant family: Lamiaceae (mint family)…
In Mid May, I launched Books for Bail Bonds – a two week fundraising drive where all proceeds of my books went towards the The Alachua County Bond Fund. Together, we raised $1316 USD! At the end of this…
Do you have the interest and energy to join a small and admin-light crew that can help support prisoners to learn more about herbalism? I’m looking for a crew who can help get more copies of the Prisoner’s Herbal…
For the next two weeks ALL proceeds from the sales of The Prisoner’s Herbal and Overcoming Burnout books will go towards bail funds to get people free from jail! Why books for bail bonds? Money bail is a guarantee…
Shabina Lafleur-Gangji and Stephanie Morningstar have launched a crowdcover to cover the cost of scholarships for Black, Indigenous and other racialized students for SEED, SOIL + SPIRT Herbal Medicine School. You can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/seed-soil-spirit-bipoc-scholarship-fund About the Course (from…
Donate to the crowdfunder here: https://gogetfunding.com/urgent-appeal-for-covid-19-herbal-solidarity-with-refugees/ For the last five years, Herbalists without Borders UK has maintained a presence in Northern France supporting refugees and migrants risking their lives to cross the British Border. This winter we have helped…
I was so moved to see that content from the Prisoner’s Herbal book has been used to produce this COVID-19/Prison Holistic Self Care and Protection guide that is being sent to prisoners in the United States. It was put…
Please add your details to the Herbalist Mutual Aid Directory! The Solidarity Apothecary is putting together an online resource for people during the COVID-19 pandemic so they know where they can seek herbal support locally to them. The Directory…
Taylor is one of my best friends and in need of support. He is a trans prisoner and slit his own throat this week after transphobic abuse and discrimination from prison staff. His mental health is at an all…
It is with a heavy heart that I have had to cancel the Dublin event as part of the Anarchism & Care tour this March. Please note, the Cork & Cloughjordan are still going ahead. The night before the…