The Mercantile Apothecary

The Mercantile Apothecary Purveyor of organic, custom blended loose-leaf teas, herbs, spices, & natural remedies, local makers' goods, organic home & pantry essentials.

Rooted in Southern Folk Tradition, hosting local classes & workshops in the arts of Herbcraft & Wellness.

💛🍋 A Summer Love Nod to Citrus! 🍊💛One of the simplest ways to support your health during the hottest months of the year ...
06/03/2026

💛🍋 A Summer Love Nod to Citrus! 🍊💛

One of the simplest ways to support your health during the hottest months of the year is possibly sitting right in your fruit bowl.
Lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruit, and other citrus fruits are packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and flavorful plant compounds that can help support overall wellness. They're refreshing, easy to use, and a wonderful way to make healthy habits more enjoyable!

Here are a few simple ways to bring more citrus into your summer:

☀️ Add fresh lemon or lime slices to your water. If plain water feels boring, citrus can make staying hydrated much easier. Slice them up and store unused portions in your fridge, they're even better when they're already cold and ready to go.
☀️ Freeze lemon, lime, or orange slices into ice cubes for a beautiful addition to iced tea or sparkling water.
☀️ Brighten summer salads with a squeeze of fresh citrus instead of heavy dressings.
☀️ Add lemon zest or orange zest to baked goods, yogurt, oatmeal, or herbal tea blends for extra flavor and beneficial plant compounds.
☀️ Make a simple citrus fruit salad with oranges, grapefruit, berries, and fresh mint.
☀️ Keep a bowl of fresh oranges where you'll see them. Sometimes the healthiest snacks are simply the easiest ones to reach.

One of my favorite ways to enjoy citrus is in herbal tea. Lemon has a way of making everything taste a little brighter and more refreshing, especially during the hottest days of summer.

We have a new blend at the Apothecary: Lemon Tonic, made with lemon verbena, green rooibos, lemon balm, lemongrass, rosehips, and real lemon, it's crisp, uplifting, caffeine free, and absolutely wonderful served over ice. It's become one of my favorite afternoon teas when I need something refreshing without reaching for a sugary drink.

Nature often provides exactly what the season asks of us. In the heat of summer, citrus brings brightness, flavor, hydration, and a little sunshine in every slice. 🍋✨

Tell me your favorite way to enjoy citrus. Are you a lemonade person, an iced tea person? Any tried and true citrus recipes you'd like to share?

06/03/2026

Did you know? Dandelions learn to avoid the lawn mower and grow shorter over time to avoid being cut 💛

To***co plants can actually ‘warn’ their neighboring family when to***co hornworms start munching on them. Damaged plants release volatile compounds into the air, and neighbors pick up the signal and begin increasing their own chemical defenses before the caterpillars arrive 💚

A quick scheduling update from The Apothecary 💛We will be CLOSED June 6 through June 16 for previously scheduled family ...
05/29/2026

A quick scheduling update from The Apothecary 💛

We will be CLOSED June 6 through June 16 for previously scheduled family commitments, and will reopen Wednesday, June 17.

✨ Special Depot Days Shopping Opportunity
Saturday, June 13 Only ✨

Because our plans unfortunately overlap with Depot Days (worst timing ever, couldn't be helped), we wanted to make sure you still had a chance to shop! A dear friend will be opening the store for us on Saturday, June 13 for retail shopping only.

Available that day:
✨ Prepackaged herbal products
✨ Gifts, body care, books, retail shelf items
✨ Pre-ordered items (make sure to contact me before June 4 to make arrangements!

Unavailable that day:
🌿 Custom blended remedies
🌿 Consult-based herbal recommendations
🌿 Special custom requests

If you need custom tea blends, tinctures, or personalized herbal support, I’ll be happy to help you when I return on June 17.

Thank you so much for understanding and supporting our little apothecary. We appreciate you more than you know, and we’re grateful you’ll still be able to stop in and shop on June 13! 🤍

Summer Herbalist Tips: Ticks, Trails & Tiny Little Jerks!If you spend any time outside in the South, congratulations, th...
05/28/2026

Summer Herbalist Tips: Ticks, Trails & Tiny Little Jerks!

If you spend any time outside in the South, congratulations, the ticks have already noticed you.

A few practical ways to reduce your chances of bringing home an unwanted passenger this summer:

• Wear light colored clothing when possible, it makes them easier to see
• Tuck pants into socks in tall grass or woods
• Shower after hiking, gardening, or yard work
• Check behind knees, waistbands, scalp, armpits, and around sock lines
• Don’t forget pets. They are basically tick taxis.

If You Find a Tick:

Use fine tipped tweezers and pull upward slowly and steadily as close to the skin as possible.

Please do not:
• burn it
• drown it in oil
• smother it in Vaseline
• perform an exorcism, which is my gut reaction tbh

It's gross, but they vomit under your skin, which transmits bacteria and pathogens into your bloodstream, causing tick-borne illnessess, and it usually happens when they are stressed by improper removal techniques. So don't encourage that. Just remove it carefully, clean the area well, and wash your hands.

It’s also smart to save the tick in a sealed bag, under a piece of tape on white paper, in jar, or take a clear photo in case symptoms appear later.

After a Tick Bite:

Not every tick bite leads to illness, and panic helps absolutely nobody. But supporting the body early is never a bad idea.

Some commonly used herbs and nutrients people often turn to for general immune and inflammatory support after a bite include:

• Japanese Knotweed
• Astragalus
• Cat’s Claw
• Andrographis
• Garlic
• Vitamin C
• Zinc
• Quercetin

Many people also focus on:
• rest
• hydration
• mineral rich foods
• reducing inflammation
• paying attention to symptoms instead of ignoring them for three weeks while saying “I’m probably just tired.”

Watch for:
• fever
• rash
• unusual fatigue
• headaches
• body aches
• joint pain
• flu-like symptoms

If symptoms develop, contact a healthcare professional promptly. I mean it, DON'T WAIT. Better safe than sorry has never been more relevant than in this situation. Early diagnosis is critical and drastically improves outcomes.

And finally:

Chickens and guineafowl remain one of the most effective anti tick technologies ever invented. Nature’s tiny velociraptors are out there doing the Lord’s work 🙏

A quick clarification, because not everyone is familiar with the movie!Our Practical Magic in the Park event is a cozy, ...
05/27/2026

A quick clarification, because not everyone is familiar with the movie!

Our Practical Magic in the Park event is a cozy, family-friendly community gathering inspired by the much beloved 1998 film. We are also celebrating the long awaited release of Practical Magic 2 in September! We're excited ✨

Think live music, themed drinks, herbal tea, seasonal treats, costumes, nostalgia, and a lovely evening outdoors with fellow movie lovers 💕

And YES, we are going to show the original movie 🥳

No broomstick parking required! Everyone is welcome 🥰

05/26/2026

⚠️ Class Update: Ancient Fire 3 ⚠️

I’m so sorry for the last-minute change, but due to flash flooding downtown and a roof leak at the Michael Scott Learning Center, our Ancient Fire 3 class is being rescheduled. We remain under a warning until 9:15 tonight and a watch is in effect for all day tomorrow until 10:00 PM.

The new date is Monday, June 1 at 5:30 PM.

If you are registered for this class, please check the email address you used when registering for full details.

If you can’t make the new date, no worries! You may request a full refund or apply your ticket cost toward a future class.

Thank you so much for your understanding while we navigate an issue that was unfortunately out of our hands. I’m looking forward to finishing this series with you!

📩 Please reply to the email, DM, or comment if you need to adjust your ticket.

05/25/2026

Play, joy, and love are biological necessities. 🧬

The emerging science of epigenetics shows that your environment, your emotions, and your relationships can switch genes on and off, regulating everything from inflammation to immune function to how fast you age.

Your nervous system was designed for love and belonging, and when you deprive it of that, everything downstream suffers — your hormones, your immunity, your brain, your longevity.

Think of joy, connection, and play as part of your health stack; just as essential as what you eat, how you move, and how you sleep.

So laugh more, love deeply, and stop treating joy like something you have to earn after all the “real” health stuff is done.

It IS the real health stuff.

An exciting new class is brewing at Apothecary 🌿What if the reason one person thrives on cooling herbs while another nee...
05/24/2026

An exciting new class is brewing at Apothecary 🌿

What if the reason one person thrives on cooling herbs while another needs warmth and movement has less to do with the herbs and more to do with the person?

Why does stress make one person anxious and sleepless, while another gets snappy or wants to hibernate under three blankets with a loaf of bread?

In an upcoming class, we’ll explore traditional constitutional, elemental herbalism through the lens of Southern folk medicine, inspired by the work of Phyllis Light.

🌿 Earth, Air, Fire, and Water
🌿 Personality tendencies & physical patterns
🌿 Common imbalances
🌿 Herbs, foods, and lifestyle support for each type
🌿 A written constitutional self-assessment to help you discover your tendencies
🌿 A hands-on custom tea blending activity to help you build a blend for your constitution

Most people are a mix, which is where it gets especially interesting.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why does my body respond so differently than someone else’s?” or, "Why does this remedy help them but not me?" ... this one’s for you.

Stay tuned, date coming soon!

We offer a lot of natural support (and happiness!) besides herbal teas and tinctures. Our facial serum is back in stock,...
05/22/2026

We offer a lot of natural support (and happiness!) besides herbal teas and tinctures. Our facial serum is back in stock, along with some other favorites. We're happy to announce that we've also stocked some customer requested organic essential oils, from the company I trust with all of my own essential oil needs, Plant Therapy, including oils I use in my own handcrafted products 🌿

Open today until 5, tomorrow/Saturday 10-2 ✨

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104 West Main Street
Stevenson, AL
35772

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Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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