Herbs & Sympathy

Herbs & Sympathy We offer bulk herbs, teas, and other wellness products and services. We currently have over 100 herbs on our shelves. Come and spend some time with us.

Sometimes a new endeavor begins when a mom, who absolutely loved being a mom and enjoyed her children immensely, has to cope with a huge empty nest. Necessity prompts her that it is time to follow a different path. So, she went back to school – an excellent coping strategy, albeit an expensive one. When she completed her first Master’s degree in Nutrition and Herbal Medicine, Hedgewitch Enterprise

s (HER) was born in a little office in Abbottstown, PA, during the fall of 2017. However, she very much loved the process of learning and though she did learn a great deal with first degree, she wanted to learn much more about plant medicine. She continued for another year and completed a second Masters in Therapeutic Herbalism. She found that her heart truly lies with the plants that can heal us and with the people who need them. So, HER expanded a little and opened a small booth, Herbs & Sympathy, at The Markets of Hanover in August 2018 with the intention of helping more people and upholding her mission statement. By February 2019, she had expanded again into a larger booth at the market and moved the private office to a home office to conserve time and resources. She loved the name of her little booth so much that she decided to change our business name to Herbs & Sympathy. In July 2022, she expanded a third time into a bigger space. As she has retired from her “muggle” job in December 2021, she can now devote more time to Herbs & Sympathy and she is ready to spread her roots and grow. We would love to share how plants – leaf, petal, root – can heal us and move us from here to healthy. Our Mission is to strive through honest, heartfelt, educated intention and earth conscious endeavors to create and to bring to clients and customers, services and products that support body, soul and mind. In peace,
Faith

To our beloved Herbs & Sympathy community,Thank you for the love, trust, and support you have shown us over the years. I...
04/13/2026

To our beloved Herbs & Sympathy community,

Thank you for the love, trust, and support you have shown us over the years. It has been an honor to share herbs, tea, education, and care with this community.

We also want to extend thanks to Serpent's Key for the chapter we shared together, and we wish them the very best moving forward.

We also want to share that Faith is officially retiring. Her wisdom, dedication, and care helped shape Herbs & Sympathy into what it has been, and we are deeply grateful for everything she has contributed over the years.

At this time, Beka is stepping back to focus on personal healing and well-being in order to better care for herself and hopefully serve the community in a more sustainable way in the future. Right now, we are in the midst of moving, sorting, and navigating this transition.

For our longtime clients and regulars, if there is something specific you rely on, please reach out to us directly. While we are not operating in our usual capacity right now, we may still be able to accommodate some requests on a case-by-case basis during this transition.

Thank you for your patience, your kindness, and for being part of this journey with us. We are deeply grateful for this community and all the support you have shown along the way.

With love and gratitude,
Herbs & Sympathy

04/07/2026

Herbs and Sympathy is closed to business currently. We will keep you updated.

Backyard plant check-in but 1st - reminder the serpents key is operating a normal schedule today. Herbs & Sympathy has t...
04/05/2026

Backyard plant check-in but 1st - reminder the serpents key is operating a normal schedule today. Herbs & Sympathy has taken the day to catch up our capsule line. Herbs & Sympathy reopens Tuesday at 10am.

Now back to the plants!
Right now, many yards are full of early spring growers like violets and purple dead nettle. These plants are incredibly common and easy to overlook, but learning to recognize what is already growing around you is one of the first steps in herbal education.

In these photos:
💜 The low purple flowers with rounded to heart-shaped leaves are violets
💗 The fuzzy, layered plant with pinkish-purple flowers is purple dead nettle

Before harvesting or using any wild or yard-grown plant, always ask:
— Has this area been sprayed?
— Has it been treated with w**d killer or lawn chemicals?
— Is it near a roadside, sidewalk treatment area, or pet traffic zone?
— Am I 100% sure of identification?

Never use plant matter from an area that may have been treated with pesticides or herbicides.

The best herbal practice starts with safety, respect, and good identification. 🌱

What spring plants are showing up in your yard right now?

Tonight’s reminder from Herbs & Sympathy 🌿The apothecary only will be closed tomorrow for Zombie Day and will reopen Tue...
04/04/2026

Tonight’s reminder from Herbs & Sympathy 🌿

The apothecary only will be closed tomorrow for Zombie Day and will reopen Tuesday at 10am inside The Serpent’s Key Shoppe & Sanctuary.

If you’ve been meaning to grab capsules or place a request, now is a great time to reach out. Our capsule stock has been hit hard lately and I’ll be spending the weekend working on small-batch restocks to get shelves filled back up.

Because everything is made in small batches with care, some items may take a little time to replenish — so if there’s something you need, please message me as soon as possible so I can plan accordingly and get it into the next round of production. 💚

Thank you for supporting truly small-batch herbal medicine, handmade with intention.

We’ll see you again Tuesday at 10am.
Available in store at The Serpent’s Key & online at www.herbsandsympathy.com

Restock day in the apothecary 🌿✨Today I’m reblending teas, placing an herb order, and filling shelves back up little by ...
04/04/2026

Restock day in the apothecary 🌿✨

Today I’m reblending teas, placing an herb order, and filling shelves back up little by little. If there’s something you’ve been waiting for, now is a great time to message me.
If you need capsules for pickup, please let me know today so I can make sure they’re ready. Everything here is made in small batches, and capsule stock has been getting hit hard lately, so a heads up always helps.

Just a reminder: the apothecary only will be closed tomorrow for Easter / Zombie Day and will reopen Tuesday at 10am.

Available in store at The Serpent’s Key & online at www.herbsandsympathy.com

Check these succulents out!
04/04/2026

Check these succulents out!

We have soooo many succulents from our friend !! Come snag a lil plant baby to come home with you!

The Serpent's Key Shoppe and Sanctuary is located at 28 Carlisle St. in Hanover PA! We are open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sundays 11am-4pm. Closed Mondays!

Parking is free in Hanover Borough after 6pm and all day Sunday! We recommend parking in Hanover Borough Parking Lot 4 across from the Royal Farms! Check our pinned video on Instagram/Facebook for more parking tips and how to find our store!

The Serpent's Key is Wheelchair Accessible, has an accessible restroom, ample seating areas, is service animal friendly, and features sensory lighting for those with photophobia or other light sensory concerns. Incense is used on occasion, but we're happy to hold off if you call ahead!

Just bought this amazing book The Lilith codex an astrological map to shadow alchemy by Dionysa Soleil. The author is al...
04/04/2026

Just bought this amazing book The Lilith codex an astrological map to shadow alchemy by Dionysa Soleil. The author is also the shoppe today for book signing.

We also have PA Rock Cutters in-store pick your own Geode and crack it open!

Not sure which scent is your favorite?You don’t have to choose anymore 👀With our Sea Witch Botanicals core line…🌿 Hermit...
04/03/2026

Not sure which scent is your favorite?
You don’t have to choose anymore 👀

With our Sea Witch Botanicals core line…
🌿 Hermitage (Earth)
🔥 Quoth the Raven (Fire)
🌬️ Herbal Renewal (Air)
🌊 White Lodge (Water)
✨ Green Fairy (Spirit)

💫 Mix & Match – 10 sticks for $7.50
Create your own vibe:
🌿 Grounding set
🔥 Ritual/fire work bundle
🌊 Calm + emotional reset
✨ Full elemental balance

Perfect for:
✔️ Trying new scents
✔️ Gifting
✔️ Building your ritual toolkit
Small commitment, big energy shift.

🛍️ Available in-store at The Serpent’s Key & online at:
www.herbsandsympathy.com

✨ RESTOCK ALERT ✨Your favorite incense is BACK on the shelves…🖤 Quoth the Raven (Fire energy)🌿 Hermitage (Earth energy)F...
04/03/2026

✨ RESTOCK ALERT ✨
Your favorite incense is BACK on the shelves…

🖤 Quoth the Raven (Fire energy)
🌿 Hermitage (Earth energy)
From Sea Witch Botanicals — these are not your average incense sticks.

✔️ Essential oil-based (no synthetic fragrance)
✔️ Hand-dipped + clean burning
✔️ Light, aromatic scent (not overpowering)
✔️ Perfect for ritual, cleansing, or cozy home vibes

If you’ve ever said “incense gives me a headache”… these are the ones to try.

🌿 Hermitage → grounding, earthy, deep exhale energy
🔥 Quoth the Raven → bold, transformative, fire-aligned energy

✨ Mix and Match Scents or just your favorite - 10 sticks for $7.50
✨ Approx. 20–30 min burn time each
Come smell them in person or grab yours before they disappear again 👀

🛍️ Available in-store at The Serpent’s Key & online at:
www.herbsandsympathy.com

🧔✨ MALE SUPPORT TEA ✨🧔Daily Strength + BalanceSupport doesn’t have to be complicated…sometimes it’s just what you do dai...
04/03/2026

🧔✨ MALE SUPPORT TEA ✨🧔
Daily Strength + Balance
Support doesn’t have to be complicated…
sometimes it’s just what you do daily 💚

🧔 Male Support Tea is a tonic blend crafted for steady, ongoing support

🌱 WHAT MAKES IT A TONIC?
✨ Built for consistency
✨ Gentle, daily-use herbs
✨ Supports balance + vitality over time

🌿 WHAT’S INSIDE?
🌿 Ashwagandha Root
🌿 Ginkgo Leaf
🌿 Tribulus
🌿 Licorice Root
🌿 H***y Goat W**d
→ A grounding, strengthening blend designed for daily use

🍵 HOW TO USE
💚 Drink 1–3 cups daily
💚 Best results with consistency
💚 Make it part of your routine

🌿 Think of it as:
daily support for long-term strength

📍 Available in the shoppe within The Serpent’s Key
🛒 & online at www.herbsandsympathy.com

🌿✨

✨💙 BACK IN STOCK: Butterfly Pea Flower 💙✨The magic is back on our shelves… and she is STUNNING.Our Organic Butterfly Pea...
04/02/2026

✨💙 BACK IN STOCK: Butterfly Pea Flower 💙✨
The magic is back on our shelves… and she is STUNNING.
Our Organic Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) is one of those herbs that makes you pause for a moment — deep indigo blues, shifting colors, and a whole lot of plant magic.

🌿 What we love about it:
• Naturally vibrant blue infusion
• Color-changing magic (add lemon + watch it turn purple 💜)
• Rich in antioxidants (thanks to those beautiful anthocyanins)
• A fun, gentle addition to daily tea rituals

☕ How to use:
Steep 1–2 tsp in hot water for 5–10 minutes
→ Drink it as-is for a deep blue tea
→ Add citrus for a color + flavor transformation
→ Blend into teas, mocktails, or ritual drinks

💫 Herbal vibe:
Butterfly Pea is often used for uplifting the senses, supporting a calm, clear mind, and bringing a little beauty into your daily routine.
⚠️ As always, check for individual sensitivities and consult your healthcare provider if needed.

💙 Whether you're here for the color, the ritual, or the plant magic… this one is a shop favorite for a reason.

✨ Available in-store at The Serpent’s Key & online at:
🌐 www.herbsandsympathy.com

04/02/2026

Blessed Beltaine! We are excited to be joined by one of our favorite Tattoo Artists, Bones for a day of spring themed tattoo flash.

Flash Day Rules:
- First Come, First Served- Arrive early to get on the list
- All Participants must be 18+ with photo ID
- Black & Gray or Color available
- Arms and Legs ONLY
- Cash ONLY

Designs for the event will be posted a few days ahead of time, WE PROMISE! Be sure you're following us to keep up to date!

Where: 28 Carlisle St. Hanover PA
When: May 2nd 11am-6pm

The Serpent's Key Shoppe and Sanctuary is located at 28 Carlisle St. in Hanover PA! We are open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sundays 11am-4pm. Closed Mondays!

Parking is free in Hanover Borough after 6pm and all day Sunday! We recommend parking in Hanover Borough Parking Lot 4 across from the Royal Farms! Check our pinned video on Instagram/Facebook for more parking tips and how to find our store!

The Serpent's Key is Wheelchair Accessible, has an accessible restroom, ample seating areas, is service animal friendly, and features sensory lighting for those with photophobia or other light sensory concerns. Incense is used on occasion, but we're happy to hold off if you call ahead!

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Hanover, PA
17331

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+17176404913

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Sometimes a new endeavor begins when a mom, who absolutely loved being a mom and enjoyed her children immensely, has to cope with a huge empty nest. Necessity prompts her that it is time to follow a different path. So, I went back to school – an excellent coping strategy, albeit an expensive one. When I completed my first Master’s degree in Nutrition and Herbal Medicine, Hedgewitch Enterprises (HER) was born in a little office in Abbottstown, PA, during the fall of 2017. However, I very much love the process of learning and though I did learn a great deal with first degree, I wanted to learn much more about plant medicine. So, I continued for another year and completed a second Masters in Therapeutic Herbalism. I found that my heart truly lies with the plants that can heal us and with the people who need them. So, HER expanded a little and opened a small booth, Herbs & Sympathy, at The Markets of Hanover in August 2018 with the intention of helping more people and upholding her mission statement. By February 2019, she had to expanded again into a larger booth at the market and moved the private office to a home office to conserve time and resources. We love the name of our little booth so much that we decided to change our business name to Herbs & Sympathy.

I feel very blessed and grateful to be on this path and am very happy that my youngest and his lady love have decided to join me. Please come and spend some time with us. We would love to share how plants – leaf, petal, root – can move us from here to healthy.

Our Mission is to strive through honest, heartfelt, educated intention and earth conscious endeavors to create and to bring to clients and customers, services and products that support body, soul and mind.

In peace,