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Adaptogenic Apothecary, Chippenham (2025)

05/12/2025

Mexican Hot Chocolate - decadent and warming in the chilly months:

Ingredients (serves 4)
4 cups whole milk
2 cinnamon sticks
⅛ cup granulated sugar
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 whole cloves
4 oz dark, bittersweet chocolate (60%)
1 tablespoon 100% cocoa powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Adaptogens of choice - goes well with Freedom, Power, Focus & Calm

Method
1.Combine milk, cinnamon, sugar and vanilla in a medium sized sauce pan. Heat over low-medium heat on the stove until mixture steams, about 5 minutes. Watch carefully and don't let the mixture boil or burn.
Add chocolate, cocoa powder and adaptogens to the steaming milk and whisk until it's melted, about 2 minutes.
Remove the hot chocolate from heat and use a strainer to discard cinnamon sticks and cloves.
Add the cayenne pepper, if using.

Enjoy!

04/12/2025

Christmas gifts sorted ❤️

03/12/2025

December’s full moon – the Cold Moon – is our cosmic glow-up moment in the darkest part of the year. It lights up the sky like a spotlight on everything we’ve moved through, learned and become, inviting us to celebrate just how far we’ve come. This is epic “I made it through” energy.

The Cold Moon is a giant, sparkling reset button, an invitation to gently release what no longer fits – the pressure, the perfectionism, the old stories – and make space for more joy, ease and alignment in the year ahead. Under this moon, you get to ask: 'What do I want more of? What actually excites me, what brings me joy?'

So here's to celebrating resilience, growth, softness and power. Here’s to glowing from the inside out, syncing with the seasons and stepping into the new year with a calm nervous system, a full heart and a sky full of possibility. 🌕✨

01/12/2025

This month arrives wrapped in twinkling lights and wild, bustling energy – diaries overflowing, to-do lists multiplying, invitations, obligations and the commercial pressure to “make it perfect” for everyone. It can feel loud, fast and relentless, especially when you’re already carrying the mental load of family, work, hormones and real life.

Here at the apothecary, this month's intention is to find stillness in the chaos – to become the calm centre of our home. That means pausing before saying yes, creating tiny pockets of quiet in between the noise, and remembering that your worth is not measured in gifts bought, events attended or perfection achieved.

Adaptogens are here to help us with this practice. They support the nervous system, helping your body feel safer and more grounded, so you can respond to the season with more ease and less reactivity. With a steadier inner landscape, you’re better able to enjoy the magic – the connection, the rituals, the small moments – without being swept away by stress.

This December, may you choose nourishing over frantic, presence over performance, and soft, spacious evenings over constant pressure. May your rituals help you to access the joy that surrounds you!

30/11/2025

Spreading joy where we can:

When you spend £50 or more, you’ll get a free 'Inhale' or 'Exhale' alcohol free tincture, on us (worth £29.99).
Inhale gives you a boost of energy on the go, while Exhale helps you find calm anytime, anywhere — perfect for the busy festive season.

All you need to do is add 'Inhale' or 'Exhale' to your basket and use the code FREEGIFT50 at checkout.

A small thank you from us — Jodie, Paris, and Sara — for being part of our journey this year.

27/11/2025

Something exciting is brewing here at the apothecary… quite literally.

Behind the scenes, the High Vibe Drinks range is in its final stages of development – a collection of delicious, functional drinks designed to elevate your everyday rituals and support your nervous system, mood and energy in a gentle, sustainable way. Think soul-soothing, body-loving, vibe-raising drinks for morning, noon or night.

These aren’t just “nice” drinks; they’re intentionally crafted with adaptogens and botanicals to help you feel more grounded, calm and connected – the perfect companions for a new year built on nourishment, not burnout. Whether you’re calling in more clarity, more ease or more glow, there will be a High Vibe drink to meet you there.

They’ll be landing in the new year, ready to support your next chapter of slow, steady, radiant wellbeing. Stay tuned – your new favourite ritual is almost ready to pour. ✨

25/11/2025

In a world that wants quick answers and instant decisions, it is easy to forget the quietest, wisest voice in the room: your own inner guidance. Before saying yes, no, or “I’ll think about it,” pause and check in with your body. Does your chest feel open or tight? Is your breath soft or shallow? Your intuition is always speaking – the nervous system is often the first place it whispers.

When life feels uncertain, our first point of call can be the inner self who knows what feels safe, aligned and true. If you struggle to hear that guidance, it may be because your body is stuck in fight-or-flight: wired, overwhelmed, constantly scanning for what might go wrong instead of what feels right. From this place, it is hard to sense intuition, because survival mode always shouts louder than inner wisdom.

Adaptogens are transformational here; they don’t switch your feelings off; they help create enough steadiness in the nervous system for you to feel what is really there. When your stress response is soothed and your body feels safer, your intuition becomes clearer, your “no” feels firmer, and your “yes” feels more expansive.

So next time you’re unsure, ask: “Hey nervous system, how do you feel about this?” Then breathe, listen, and allow your body to answer before your mind rushes in. Your inner guidance is not something you have to earn – it is already within you, waiting for space, safety and softness to be heard. Adaptogens are here simply to walk you home to that place.

23/11/2025

Women are born extraordinary: before we even take our first breath, our bodies are already holding around 1–2 million tiny possibilities in the form of eggs. From day one, the female body is quietly prepared for a lifetime of change, creativity and cyclical wisdom.

The magic of our egg reserve
- As babies, those 1–2 million eggs are already present in our ovaries – we never make more, only lovingly steward what we’re given.
- By puberty, this number has reduced to around 300,000–500,000, yet only around 400–500 will ever fully mature and ovulate in a lifetime.
- Each cycle, your body carefully selects just one egg (sometimes two) to step forward – a reminder of how intentional, selective and intelligent your system truly is.

Celebrate our cycles!
- Your menstrual cycle isn’t an inconvenience; it is a living, breathing blueprint of your inner seasons – from the inward winter of menstruation to the bright summer of ovulation.
- Hormones ebb and flow to support mood, energy, focus, libido and creativity, meaning your body is constantly working to keep you in dynamic balance.
- When we honour these shifts instead of fighting them, we turn our cycle into a source of power, not something to “push through.”

Harmony supports you
- Harmony was created to bring your cycle back into balance – gently supporting mood, energy and resilience across all four phases.
- With carefully chosen ingredients rooted in traditional wisdom and modern research, Harmony is designed to nourish your hormones rather than override them.
- Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, PMS, PCOS, PMDD or heavier emotional waves or energy dips, Harmony is there as a daily ritual to help your body feel steadier, softer and more supported.

21/11/2025

Calm Cardamom Hot Chocolate

Ingredients
1 cup milk
3 green cardamom pods, crushed with the back of a knife
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoon dark chocolate or cacao, chopped
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon calm

Method
In a small saucepan, heat milk and cardamom pods over medium-low heat. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
Add butter, chocolate and calm.. Stir until smooth.
Remove from heat and remove cardamom pods. Stir in vanilla and serve immediately.

Enjoy!

19/11/2025

The truth about running an all-female, values-led wellness business? It’s magic and messy, powerful and tender, all at once.

Here at the apothecary, we don’t push ourselves to fit a 24/7 hustle culture that was never designed for our bodies. We plan, create and lead in rhythm with our natural cycles – honouring the rise and fall of our energy, creativity and focus across the month. For those of us no longer bleeding, we tune into our inner seasons instead, working with the waves of our own unique vitality rather than forcing constant output.

We are 100% values-led, which means quality, integrity and heart come before profit every single time. Every formulation, every ingredient, every partnership is chosen with extreme care, designed to genuinely support women’s bodies rather than simply tick a trend box. Our standards are high, our boundaries are strong and our devotion to women’s wellbeing is non-negotiable.

Running this business as women means letting our feminine qualities lead the way: intuition, compassion, softness, sensitivity, depth, creativity, fierce protectiveness of those we care for. We see these not as weaknesses, but as our greatest superpowers in business and in life. This is a heart-led, nurturing space – created by sisters, rooted in sisterhood – where every product carries the love, wisdom and lived experience of women who truly get it.

If you’ve ever felt like there must be another way to do business – one that honours your hormones, your humanity and your heart – this is your reminder that you’re not alone. You are allowed to build a life, a career, a body of work that flows with you, not against you.

With love,
Jodie, Paris and Sara
x

17/11/2025

Exciting news from the Apothecary!

We are so happy to announce that 'Protect', our immune support glycerite is now available on our website, with an exclusive introductory offer for you, our amazing community.

'Protect' is expertly crafted with elderberry, holy basil (tulsi), maitake mushroom, olive leaf, and ginger—all chosen by Sara, for their powerful ability to bolster your immune system and help you thrive through every season. Each plant ingredient plays a unique role: defending against cold and flu, easing stress, and nurturing natural resilience as you juggle socialising, work, travel, and daily life.

This gentle, alcohol-free formula is designed for everyday protection: simply drop 'Protect' onto your tongue or stir into drinks and smoothies for rapid, delicious immune support. Vegan, organic, and hand-blended here in Dorset, it’s a little ritual for wellbeing you’ll love.

Visit our website now and enjoy our special launch offer on Protect.

With love,
Jodie, Paris & Sara

16/11/2025

Menopause doesn’t have to feel like an ‘ending’ — this is truly your beautiful beginning.
Here at the Apothecary, we honour the long-held tradition of celebrating menopausal women as the oracles, healers, and wise leaders of their communities. Across ancient cultures, women entering this new life phase were cherished for their insight and valued as the ones who guided and nurtured the village with their knowledge.

We carry this spirit forward, seeing menopause as an invitation to step boldly into your wisdom, energy, and self-care. Whether you’re seeking clarity, calm, or deeper sleep, our multi award winning Freedom powder and complimentary supportive formulas, are all crafted to nourish your vitality and bring ease to every step of your journey.

Let’s celebrate menopause as a time to rediscover your freedom, reconnect with your wellness, and embrace all the possibility ahead. You are more powerful than ever — and this new chapter is truly yours to write.

With love, Jodie, Paris and Sara
x

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