Wise Roots Apothecary

10/21/2026

Mornings are hard enough without your nervous system going haywire.

Meet Rise & Shine Oxymel - our newest sweet, tangy addition to your morning ritual.

We combined for botanical allies, traditionally used for nervous system nourishment and digestive wellness: skullcap, oatstraw, nettle, and blue vervain.

We let these beauties infuse in organic apple c***r vinegar and honey creating a deliciously tart, herbal oxymel that’s equal parts, sweet, sour and botanical goodness.

You can take it straight or add a splash to your morning lemon water for a refreshing ritual before the day’s shenanigans begin.

Available now at Wise Roots Apothecary!

10/20/2026

We had an AMAZING time at the Practical Magic event at Manitou Winery ❤️

Great people. Great food. Great w**e. 🙈

Now the wreaths we made with the assistance from flowers and the moon are hanging in the shop for the foreseeable future - bringing us luck and all the good vibes and memories from that night.

10/18/2026

ICYMI: Gertrude found a picture of an old flame in Bernard’s things..

So she needed a girls night to blow off some steam.

She went a little too hard.

10/17/2026

As the days grow shorter and the world around us begins to slow, we're invited to turn inward, reconnect with our emotions, and make space for the things we've been carrying.

In many Western esoteric traditions, autumn is associated with the element of Water—a symbol of emotion, intuition, fluidity, and the beauty of letting go.

In our newest blog, Dina explores this seasonal connection and introduces some of her favorite plant allies for navigating autumn's emotional waters.

From the dreamlike wisdom of mugwort and blue lotus to the comforting embrace of passionflower, catnip, and chamomile, these plants remind us that slowing down isn't the same as standing still.

What if, instead of fighting the changing seasons, we allowed ourselves to change with them?

Grab a warm cup of tea, settle in, and explore Moving with Autumn: Water, Emotion, and the Plants That Hold Us.

In Western esoteric traditions and some folk-medicine cosmologies, Autumn is associated with the element of Water. Water speaks to ebbs and flows, to being in between, and to transition. Autumn embodies that in-between state: it bridges Summer and Winter, carrying us from one season into the next. M...

10/17/2026

Can you tell that we love cinnamon?

10/16/2026

Turns out cinnamon has been doing a lot more than making your coffee taste like fall. 🍂

From ancient trade routes and folklore about giant birds to traditional digestive support and modern blood sugar research, this warming spice has quite the history.

And yes, there’s a difference between Ceylon and cassia cinnamon! 👀

10/14/2026

Gertrude and Bernard have been fighting.. first about the thermostat.. now about how the toilet paper roll should hang..

They’ve asked us to settle the debates.

What is the perfect temperature for the thermostat at night when its 50 degrees outside? 74 or 68?

How does the toilet paper need to be put on the holder? Over or under?

Weigh in for us!

10/13/2026

Just trust us

10/10/2026

Ways to work with mugwort.

Save or screenshot these for the next time you need a little magic in your life.