The Apothecary's Cabinet
Syrups, Salves, and Sachets
Essential Equipment
- ✓ Double Boiler (for salves)
- ✓ Saucepan
- ✓ Muslin Cloth
- ✓ Amber Jars
- ✓ Honey
- ✓ Beeswax
The Process
A strong herbal decoction preserved with honey or sugar. Excellent for respiratory ailments as it coats the throat.
Infused oils thickened with beeswax to create a portable topical ointment for skin healing.
Fresh mashed plant material applied directly to the body to draw out infection or reduce inflammation.
Dried aromatic herbs sewn into cloth bags, used for sleep pillows, drawer scents, or ritual protection.
Formulary: Remedies Recipes
St. John's Wort Infused Oil
A bright, ruby-red infused oil that acts as a magical healing balm. St. John's Wort oil is traditionally used to soothe burns, calm nerve pain, and speed up the healing process of almost any skin irritation.
Old English Thyme Syrup
A powerful, traditional herbal syrup made from fresh thyme and raw honey. Known for centuries as "poor man's medicine chest", this simple preparation is excellent for calming coughs, soothing sore throats, and supporting respiratory health during winter.
Gardener's Gold Salve
A bright orange, all-purpose healing balm for cuts, scrapes, insect bites, and rough working hands. The gold standard of herbal first aid.
Mugwort Dream Pillow
Craft a small sachet filled with dried Mugwort and place it beneath your pillow. This ancient practice is said to thin the veil between waking and dreaming, inviting vivid, intuitive visions during sleep.
Mugwort Dream Oil
A simple yet potent way to work with this magical herb. Dream oil can be applied before bed to encourage vivid dreaming or rubbed on the abdomen for digestive support.
Fungal Fighter Foot Balm
Designed for athletes foot or fungal nail infections. Heavy duty antifungals.
Gotu Kola Scar Fade
Gotu Kola stimulates collagen production. Used to help fade surgical scars, stretch marks, and heal minor burns without scarring.
Balm of Gilead (Poplar Bud)
Made from the resinous buds of Cottonwood or Poplar trees. A sweet-smelling analgesic for minor pains and burns.
Goldenrod Aches Balm
Goldenrod is often blamed for allergies (wrongly), but topically it is incredible for sore muscles and ligaments.
Warming Muscle Rub (Cayenne)
Generates deep heat to relax tight muscles and arthritic joints. Wash hands immediately after applying!
Pine Resin Drawing Salve
An ancient remedy used to "draw out" splinters, boils, and infections. Pine resin is strongly antiseptic and antimicrobial.
Sleepy Time Chest Rub
A simpler, safer version of chemical vapor rubs. Uses the relaxing power of Lavender and Chamomile to soothe children (and adults) to sleep.
St. Johns Wort Nerve Balm
While the tincture works for mood, the oil of St. Johns Wort is specific for nerve pain—sciatica, shingles, or shooting pains.
Arnica Bruise Eraser
Arnica moves stagnant blood, making bruises disappear in half the time. *Warning: Do not apply to open cuts, only unbroken skin.*
Chickweed Itch Salve
The ultimate remedy for itchy skin, whether from bug bites, eczema, or poison ivy. Cooling and soothing.
Dandelion Sore Muscle Salve
Considered by many to be a humble weed, the Dandelion is a powerful healer. This solar-infused salve harnesses the pain-relieving (analgesic) properties of the flowers to soothe sore muscles, stiff joints, and growing pains.
Plantain Itch Relief Stick
A firmer balm perfect for insect bites, stings, and nettle rash.
Comfrey "Knitbone" Salve
Historically used to speed the healing of bruises, sprains, and minor fractures. Do not use on deep open wounds.
Calendula Skin Repair Balm
The "mother of the skin", Calendula is unmatched for healing scrapes, rashes, and dry skin.