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Be Merry Apothecary in Comox, BC
Herbal medicine and Compassionate care
with Community Herbalist Mary Johnson

08/15/2026

My magnesium oil spray is back in stock! 🎉

This small-batch spray combines magnesium chloride with a strong herbal infusion of chamomile, oat straw, calendula, and lavender — herbs traditionally used to calm the nervous system and soothe muscular discomfort. The only difference from the last batch is I swapped out the St John's wort for lemon balm so that you can use it and feel safe going into the sunshine if you use it during the day.

To use: spray onto calves, neck, shoulders, or the bottoms of the feet before bed. Massage lightly and allow to absorb. A slight tingling sensation can be normal, especially on first use.

There are six 60 ml bottles available — $18 each. DM me if you'd like one. 🌿

07/29/2026

Introducing Chill It! 🌿

I'm currently walking through the season of menopause and like so many women, I've been experiencing hot flashes. With summer in full swing, I found myself wishing for something cooling I could simply roll on whenever the heat hit.

So... I made one. 🌸 Sometimes the best ideas come from our own journeys — and this little roller is one born out of mine.

Meet Chill It — my new herbal cooling roller, handcrafted with a herbal infusion blended with five essential oils and menthol crystals for instant cooling relief. Small enough to tuck into a purse or pocket.

I haven't had the chance to put it through its paces just yet. But I have great hopes that Chill It will help carry me through these warm summer months. So, since this is my first batch, I'm offering these at an introductory price of $16 (regular $20) — and in return I'd love your honest feedback!

Only 10 bottles available. DM me to grab one!

If you're navigating the season of menopause too, know that you're not alone. 💚

"A merry heart does good like a medicine." (Proverbs 17:22)
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07/14/2026

I'm back from holidays and couldn't wait to get my hands back in the garden! 🌿

A big thank you to my youngest son, who faithfully watered the plants that needed it while I was away. Thanks to his help, the garden was thriving when I got home.

This morning was spent pruning, deadheading, and giving everything a little extra care. There's something so wonderful about reconnecting with the garden after being away. 🙂

I also harvested my beautiful calendula blossoms, which are now wilting and will eventually find their way into an infused oil or perhaps a tea.

It's good to be home, surrounded again by growing things! 🍀😊

06/21/2026

Happy Sunday! I'll be away from the apothecary for a week. If you need anything, please send me a message and I'll get back to you when I return. 🌿

06/17/2026

A busy day in the apothecary today. 🌿

I started by crafting a trial blend — a nourishing herbal scalp wash for dry scalp made with marshmallow, nettle, and burdock root, blended with soothing aloe, vegetable glycerin, and lavender essential oil. Since I’ve been dealing with dry scalp myself, this is one I’ll be testing personally, with the hope of refining it into something truly effective.

Two herbal oils are slowly infusing as well — one for a cooling menopause roll-on designed to help ease hot flashes, featuring lemon balm, chamomile, rose petals, motherwort, and sage in jojoba and almond oil with menthol crystals. Tomorrow, once the infusion is ready, I’ll finish the blend by adding the essential oils.

Alongside that, I have a fresh lemon balm oil infusing in olive oil, and I prepared a fresh plant tincture of St. John’s Wort, harvested just this morning at its peak, with the flowers only beginning to open.

Yarrow was blooming nearby too, so I harvested some of that as well with the intention of making either an infused oil or a tincture. We’ll see. For now, it’s drying — which gives me a little time to decide...

Whew. That was a full day--experimenting, infusing, and turning fresh plants into remedies. 🌱

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06/02/2026

🌼 Baby Bottom Bliss Balm 🌼

I recently made a very small batch of this gentle herbal diaper balm so I could gift a couple of tins to two young moms.

Made with calendula, chamomile, marshmallow root, lemon balm, shea butter, and beeswax to help soothe and protect tender little bottoms.

Handcrafted with simple, nourishing ingredients—just as it should be. 💛

I have one tin left from this batch.

60 g tin • $18

Send me a message if you'd like it set aside for you. 😊

04/24/2026

Harvesting lemon balm today! I'll be letting the leaves wilt for a few hours and then make an oil infusion with them. I love the lemony scent.

Fun Fact: The fresh herb is valuable for both cold sores and shingles. I use it routinely in my balmy lips lip balm which helped to heal a cut lip as well. Lemon balm is the bomb. 😊

03/24/2026

The tinctures are ready! Wild Yam and Elderberry tinctures, slowly steeped, now strained and bottled—rich, beautiful, and full of nourishing goodness.

Elderberry for immune support, and Wild Yam as a gentle ally for women’s wellness. I'll be using the Wild Yam soon with Chasteberry tincture for menopause support, but will tuck away the Elderberry to use when a need arises.

I’m grateful for these simple, homemade remedies, crafted with patience and care... well, except for today when I made a bit of a mess during the bottling phase with the elderberries—they stain everything! Luckily, it only splattered and didn’t spill, so I’ll count that as a win. 😄

03/07/2026

Welcome to Be Merry Apothecary.

I make small-batch herbal remedies using traditional herbs and simple ingredients.

Remedies are made in small quantities throughout the year. If you'd like something set aside, feel free to send me a message.

03/05/2026

Introducing “Sleepy Muscles” — Herbal Magnesium Oil Spray for daily use.✨

Do you ever crawl into bed and realize your shoulders are still carrying the weight of the day? Or your legs just won’t fully relax?

Magnesium plays an important role in muscle relaxation and nervous system regulation, and many people find that using it topically can help ease tight shoulders, restless legs, and end-of-day tension.

This small-batch spray combines magnesium chloride with a strong herbal infusion of chamomile, oat straw, calendula, and lavender — herbs traditionally used to calm the nervous system and soothe muscular discomfort. A touch of St. John’s wort is included for additional support where tension feels deeper or nerve-related.

I steep the dried herbs slowly, strain carefully, and blend each batch by hand. When I first tried it myself, I was honestly surprised at how quickly I could feel my muscles start to relax. It felt like my body finally let go a little.

To use: spray onto calves, neck, shoulders, or the bottoms of the feet before bed. Massage lightly and allow to absorb. A slight tingling sensation can be normal, especially on first use.

Available in 60 ml spray bottles — $18 each.

If you’ve been feeling tight, tired, or just needing a little extra support at the end of the day, this might be for you.

Only 5 bottles available. Send me a message if you’d like me to set one aside. 🌿

Best used in the evening. For external use only. Avoid eyes and broken skin.

“A merry heart does good like a medicine.” — Proverbs 17:22

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