The Apothecary

The Apothecary Qualified herbalists proving herbal medicine, health consultations, medicinal tonics and supplements.

If you are looking for quality advice and professional quality herbal remedies and nutritional supplements then look no further. Christchurch's first Apothecary is here to help you with everything you need. Get a health consultation with a professional Medical Herbalist to get your health journey underway and access the finest range of Herbal Medicines from around the world. We stock everything you need from herbal teas, tonics, tablets, capsules, powders, ointments, creams, liniments, oils, skincare and make up. We use scientific evidence and traditional concepts to help heal the body giving you results using herbs, nutrients and lifestyle tips only.

I’m trying to share more of my daily routine here and thought I'd start with this Super Greens & Reds blend by Nutra Org...
10/12/2025

I’m trying to share more of my daily routine here and thought I'd start with this Super Greens & Reds blend by Nutra Organics.

I use it daily as a natural multivitamin: one spoonful in water. It's great for immunity, gut health, and steady energy and feels very nourishing, like all the best self care does.

In stock now at The Apothecary.

Simone x

09/12/2025

Our Summer Tonic — Nourish Your Liver, Brighten Your Skin, Support Your Metabolism

Summer is a time of warmth, movement and the occasional overindulgence. This blend supports the liver, helping with detoxification, healthy metabolism and clearer skin. Antioxidants from calendula nourish the skin from within, while balancing herbs help steady energy and mood.

A simple daily ritual for a brighter, lighter, more vibrant summer.

Inside our Summer Tonic you'll find:
Milk Thistle — Liver tonic
Gymnema — Blood sugar balance
Damiana — Calming, uplifting aphrodisiac
Yellow Dock — Liver & bowel support
Calendula — Antioxidant skin nourishment

05/12/2025

A beautiful Christmas gift for anyone who adores scent, ritual and radiant skin. Bio Whenua's Flora Body Oil Trio brings together three beloved blooms in a luxurious set made to pamper the senses.

Available in store now, along with many other thoughtful gifts that care for you.

They’ve arrived — our newly designed gift cards, infused with all the heart of our little herbal apothecary and landing ...
03/12/2025

They’ve arrived — our newly designed gift cards, infused with all the heart of our little herbal apothecary and landing just in time for Christmas. If you’ve a wellness lover in your life (or you are the wellness lover), these make the most thoughtful gift. They can be used in our clinic or shop, and they never expire.

Each gift card comes with a little “Tea Treat” from me: a sample of one of our favourite blends, enough for 2–3 cups. At the moment, we’re tucking in our Dr Feelgood blend, along with a small note explaining its botanicals and how it supports the nervous system and general vitality.

You can purchase in-store or online. Every gift card supports not only our work here at The Apothecary, but also the network of local growers, makers, and small suppliers who supply us. Your gift goes much further than you think.

And a special thank you to the ever-clever Alesha at Nice Work Design Studio for creating this beautiful design — the vintage botanicals, the softness, the whole feel of it is exactly us.

Simone x

https://the-apothecary.co.nz/store/gift-vouchers-2/

01/12/2025

We see a lot of people at this time of year who are having problems sleeping. While a simple over-the-counter remedy can help, sleep is rarely a one-note issue - it’s usually influenced by stress, hormones, lifestyle, nervous-system load and the rhythms of the season.

In the clinic, we take a whole-person approach. That means looking at your health history, your daily habits, your environment and the deeper factors that may be pulling your sleep off balance. From there, we create a plan that supports your body to settle, restore and return to its natural sleep rhythm using herbs and naturopathic knowledge.

Book a Sleep Clinic appointment here: https://the-apothecary.co.nz/store/stress-clinic/

We have natural Christmas blends and other essential oils that smell like Christmas as well - for all those asking for o...
28/11/2025

We have natural Christmas blends and other essential oils that smell like Christmas as well - for all those asking for options that aren't pine!

If you've never heard of Thieves' Oil then let me enlighten you. It is the BEST fragrance if you love spicy scents - think fruit cake but better. It combines Clove Bud, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Rosemary, Lavender and Eucalyptus essential oils.

We have some beautiful essential oil diffusers in store at the moment as well. The perfect Christmas gift or seasonal pick me up! Pop in and try them all.

Searching for that perfect pine scent this Christmas? We have it, in the form of botanical, natural essential oils.Artif...
25/11/2025

Searching for that perfect pine scent this Christmas? We have it, in the form of botanical, natural essential oils.

Artificial fragrances might smell nice, but the body isn’t fooled. Many contain hormone-disrupting chemicals, irritate the lungs, trigger headaches, flare up skin conditions and put unnecessary stress on the nervous system.

Because “fragrance” can legally hide hundreds of unnamed ingredients, it quietly adds to your toxic load and leaves your system working harder than it needs to.

Your body understands real plant aromas - essential oils, hydrosols and botanical blends - far better than synthetic scent cocktails.

Pop into store and discover your perfect festive scent - we’ve got testers for every single essential oil, and there are hundreds to explore.

If you’re looking for something beautiful to sip on this summer without the booze, Anthea’s award-winning botanical drin...
24/11/2025

If you’re looking for something beautiful to sip on this summer without the booze, Anthea’s award-winning botanical drinks are an absolute treat.

From a naturopathic lens, these blends are a bit of a gift. You get all the ritual of an alcoholic drink, but with supportive botanicals rather than something that taxes your nervous system, liver and sleep. Great if you’re reducing alcohol, pregnant or breastfeeding, managing stress, or simply wanting to feel good the next morning.

Each bottle is layered with fruits, aromatics and natural botanicals that work with the body, not against it.

Pop into store and explore the range; your nervous system will thank you!

22/11/2025

I know, we've all tried a natural deodorant (or two) that doesn't work but that's because every body is unique and what works for one person doesn't always work for another. At The Apothecary, we’ve curated a selection of natural deodorants that have truly stood the test — loved by our team and our community. Clean ingredients, effective formulas, and kind to your body’s natural rhythms.

Natural deodorants are worth perservering with. The underarm area is home to a dense network of lymph nodes — key players in the immune system that help filter waste, toxins, and pathogens. Traditional antiperspirants use aluminium salts to block sweat glands, which interferes with one of the body’s natural elimination pathways and your underarm microbiome. When you allow sweat to flow as intended, the lymphatic system can function as it's designed to, moving fluid and waste efficiently.

Natural deodorants don’t prevent sweating, they simply target the bacteria that cause odour, making them a supportive choice for overall lymphatic health and skin integrity. A small daily change that keeps your body’s systems doing what they’re meant to do and subsequently keeps you healthier.

We've only featured some of our deodorants here, drop in to take a look at the full range (roll-on, stick, spray, paste), we’re here to help you discover your perfect match, naturally.

17/11/2025

🌿 Nettle - Urtica dioica

Nettle is a deeply nourishing herb, celebrated for its exceptional mineral content - particularly iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, silica, selenium, zinc, manganese, and copper. Rich in vitamin K, folate, and vitamins C and E, it acts as a lovely nutritive tonic for everyday wellbeing.

Nettle Root contains beta-sitosterol, a plant compound used to support prostate health by reducing the conversion of testosterone to oestrogen.

It is also rich in quercetin - a natural anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic compound that helps calm the body’s response to stress and irritation.

To enjoy its full benefit, steep the dried herb overnight and sip half a cupful each morning for several days - a simple ritual to restore and replenish.

All of our teas are organic or wild-harvested from natural surroundings, lovingly sourced and blended for purity and potency.

Available from our Refillery, in-store and online now.

Note: This information is provided for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified and registered herbalist, and inform your doctor or pharmacist of any herbal remedies you are taking.

We’re open right through Canterbury Anniversary weekend - the perfect time to wander in, talk to us about your health co...
12/11/2025

We’re open right through Canterbury Anniversary weekend - the perfect time to wander in, talk to us about your health concerns, and tick off your Christmas list with thoughtful, locally made gifts.

Bright, beautiful, and bursting with flavour, Sangria really is the drink of summer. I thought I had better share this o...
12/11/2025

Bright, beautiful, and bursting with flavour, Sangria really is the drink of summer. I thought I had better share this one before the long weekend!

These days I’m more likely to make this alcohol-free version - naturally sweet with the full flavour of aromatic spices and no headache the day after. Our sangria mix adds beautiful depth and flavour. Here's the recipe

You’ll need:
1 lemon (sliced, peel left on)
1 orange (sliced, peel left on)
1 cored apple (sliced, peel left on)
1 packet of The Apothecary’s Sangria Mix
2 cups boiling water
3 cups grape juice
1 cup apple juice
1 cup orange juice
1½ Tbsp lemon juice
2–3 cups sparkling mineral water (to taste)

To make:
1. Steep 1 packet of Sangria Mix steeped in 2 cups of boiling water at least 2 hours (or overnight).
2. Slice all your fruit and add to a large jug.
3. Strain the steeped mix and keep the liquid.
4. Combine everything except the sparkling water and chill for at least 2 hours.
5. Add the bubbles just before serving.

ENJOY!

Address

Shop 3/The Tannery. 3 Garlands Road, Woolston
Christchurch
8023

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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