BlueJay Apothecary & Apiary

03/15/2026

03/06/2026

03/04/2026

Fresh Elderberry Syrup is ready!
Message for where and when to pick up. 😍🫐

02/10/2026

New batch of Flower Healing Salve is ready!

02/10/2026

I will be here this weekend with Elderberry Syrup, Simple Syrups, Tinctures, Teas, Beard Oil, Hair Oil, Chicken Herbs and more!

02/08/2026

This is my recipe that I have used for some years now. Love it!

02/08/2026

Gift box tea sets availble for the any occassion. Send a message for more information.

12/27/2025

Lingonberry Oxymel ready to go! 💖

Long before modern medicine, healers turned to a simple yet powerful preparation known as the oxymel—from the Latin oxy (vinegar) and mel (honey). Used by ancient Greek, Roman, and Middle Eastern herbalists, oxymels were prized for their ability to preserve medicinal plants while drawing out their virtues in a form both effective and pleasant to take.
Vinegar was believed to awaken digestion, cleanse the body, and carry herbs deep into the tissues, while honey softened sharpness, soothed the throat, and nourished the spirit. Together, they created a balanced remedy—both medicine and food—taken daily to support vitality, resilience, and seasonal wellness.
Today, oxymels are still crafted in much the same way: slowly, intentionally, and with respect for the plants. Each bottle carries forward a lineage of herbal wisdom—an invitation to reconnect with the rhythms of nature and the healing traditions of those who walked this path before us.