Frequently Asked Questions
About the Solidarity Apothecary
What is the Solidarity Apothecary?
The Solidarity Apothecary is a grassroots herbalism project providing plant medicines to people experiencing state violence, including prisoners, asylum seekers, and frontline organisers. You can learn more on the About page.Who runs the Solidarity Apothecary?
The project was founded by herbalist and anarchist organiser Nicole Rose and is supported by a network of volunteers, herbalists, and comrades contributing and collaborating in various ways.How is the project funded?
The Solidarity Apothecary relies on income from digital product sales (books and online courses) and donations. If you'd like to support, visit the donation page. All donations are appreciated.Herbal Support
Who receives herbal medicine from the Solidarity Apothecary?
We prioritise support for people experiencing state violence, including:- Prisoners
- Prisoner families
- Asylum seekers
- Frontline organisers
- Communities affected by policing, detention, and repression
Can I request herbal support?
Yes! If you or someone you know could benefit, check out our available herbal care packages.Are the medicines free?
Yes, herbal support is provided free to those who need it. However, donations help sustain the work. See how to donate here.Do you provide personalised herbal consultations?
Yes! Support is available through the Solidarity Apothecary clinic.Note: One-to-one support will be available again in Winter 2025. Nicole is currently working part-time hours after welcoming her son.
Can you provide herbal support at our event, demonstration, or mobilisation?
Potentially! Please get in touch at info@solidarityapothecary.org to discuss. You're welcome to send your Signal details or PGP key. Find the Solidarity Apothecary PGP key here.Courses and Workshops
Do you offer training on herbalism?
Yes! The Solidarity Apothecary creates online courses and workshops to make herbal knowledge accessible. Check out the courses and workshops page.What topics do your courses cover?
Courses cover topics such as:- Herbalism for PTSD and traumatic stress
- Practical medicine-making
-Herbalism and state violence
And many more! Most are herbalism and/or state violence related.
Are the courses self-paced or live?
Most are self-paced so you can study at your own pace. However, Nicole teaches a three-day Practical Medicine Making Intensive in Somerset, England once or twice a year. Learn more here.Do you offer in-person workshops?
Yes! Nicole offers workshops at community gardens and gatherings. However, due to childcare responsibilities, travel is currently limited. If you’d like to host a workshop, please contact info@solidarityapothecary.org.Paid opportunities, travel expenses, and childcare support make in-person workshops more viable, but the Solidarity Apothecary can cover some costs depending on the project and resources.
How much do the courses cost?
Most workshop and webinar replays are free! Find them here. Donations are welcome.The Herbalism, PTSD, and Traumatic Stress course follows a solidarity pricing model—no one is turned away for lack of funds. Learn more here.
How do I sign up?
- Browse available courses and workshops here.- Most workshops are available in the store.
- The Herbalism, PTSD, and Traumatic Stress course opens for enrolment once or twice a year. You can join the waiting list on the course page. Learn more here.
I purchased the course before but lost my login details.
You can also find some course access help here.Still no luck? No problem! Email support@solidarityapothecary.org, and we’ll help you regain access.
I signed up for the PTSD course but can’t find the resources folder mentioned in the videos
The link to the resources folder is in the materials tab of the first lesson.How do I leave a testimonial?
Yes please! Thanks so much. You can submit a testimonial here.Books
Where can I find your books?
E-books, including The Prisoner’s Herbal, Overcoming Burnout, The Medicinal Herb Colouring Book, and Herbalism and State Violence, are available in the store here.You can find a list of stores and distros that stock the physical books here.
Can I distribute The Prisoner’s Herbal in prisons?
Yes! We encourage sending copies to incarcerated individuals.- To request a book for an individual prisoner, complete this form.
- To request multiple copies, complete this form.
- You can also donate to help us send books directly.
I’d like to translate The Prisoner’s Herbal. How can we make this happen?
Amazing! Please email info@solidarityapothecary.org to discuss translations.Do you have a study guide for The Prisoner’s Herbal?
It's something we are working on! Please get in touch if it's something you'd be interested in getting involved with.Store and Orders
My card/payment isn’t working. What should I do?
Despite our best efforts, we still have some cards that can't rejected by the store but there is not a clear pattern of why!Please refresh your browser and try again at a different time.
If the problem persists, please email support@solidarityapothecary.org and we can email you bank details for a transfer. Huge apologies for the inconvenience.
How do payment plans work?
I use a tool called Paythen that takes automatic card payments.You are also welcome to donate monthly for a chosen amount via the donation page.