alchemilla apothecary
Saint Mawgan
Alchemilla is a modern herbal wellness clinic located on the beautiful Cornish
coast. I offer high-quality products and services which celebrate plants and
herbal traditions from around the world and across the ages. One of the main
aims of the apothecary is to revive the role of the traditional herbalist,
skilled in the preparation and dispensing of tried and trusted remedies. Just as
we expect our food to be grown with love and care, so should we expect the same
from our medicines and those who create them. “Where do your medicines come
from?” I stock a range herbal tinctures, syrups and teas, all have been
handpicked for their high-quality ingredients and environmentally friendly
ethos. Products manufactured here in the apothecary carry the HerbMark logo
which shows they have been created by a practitioner trained in the manufacture
of herbal medicines. You can read more about HerbMark and what it means here,
and visit the herb shop here. Alchemilla was created with the aim of protecting
and sharing herbal knowledge so that it can be passed onto future generations.
I’m a writer at heart, and thoroughly enjoy curating content to help encourage
more people to rediscover the joy of herbs. I write widely about home medicine
making skills in my newsletter, and have also written a number of articles which
have been published in a variety of journals and magazines. I also offer online
and in person herbal consultations. Click here to read more about my services or
feel fee to send an email to sarah@alchemilla.co to book a “hello” call. WHAT
QUALIFIES ME TO HELP YOU? I spent five years studying herbal medicine and
naturopathic practice at the College of Naturopathic Medicine at Regent’s
College London. During this time I researched and wrote about a wide range of
topics which prepared me well for my service as an herbalist. This included:
Phytochemistry (the chemical structure of plants and what effects these
substances have on the human body) Ethnobotany – the scientific study of the
traditional knowledge and customs of a people concerning plants and their
medical, religious, and other uses Wild-crafting and gardening, growing plants
from seed and learning to identify plants in the wild Formulation and
preparation of botanical medicines. The intricate art of prescribing and
preparing herbal medicines for use Iridology, Chinese tongue diagnosis,
naturopathic cleansing, and holistic nutrition In addition to my studies, I also
completed 500+ hours of clinical practice working in a variety of diverse herbal
clinics and dispensaries across the UK. Every year, as part of my practice and
commitment to my profession, I undergo additional professional training to
ensure I’m always up to speed with any new developments in the herbal world. You
can learn more about the standards of proficiency required to become a
registered practitioner on the EHPTA (European Herbal & Traditional Medicine
Practitioners Association) website. Find out more about the training required to
become a practising herbalist here. “Alchemy – The act of changing a substance
of little value into gold, or the elixir of life”
