People keep asking us here at the Apothecary what we are doing to stay healthy during the cold & flu season, so we decided to share with you some tips and favorite recipes! Faith Rodgers (Clinical Herbalist & Apothecary Owner) – One of my favorite ways to stay healthy during the cold and flu season is to make Reishi Brews. Reishi Mushroom is a deep adaptogen tonic herb that strengthens the immune response and is very helpful for people who tend to pick up sickness easily. It also strengthens and nourishes the adrenal glands which are responsible for regulating our stress hormones. When ..read more

Little Herbal Apothecary is a community herb shop in Lafayette, Colorado. We provide a wide variety of products including organic bulk herbs, essential oils, tinctures, herbal teas, plant medicine, and smudging sticks. You can attend workshops at the Little Herbal Apothecary throughout the year on a variety of topics including Organic Skincare, Family Herbalism, Women’s Health, Plant Identification and much more! We also offer our very own line of botanically-inspired skincare products and therapeutic herbal teas. Join us on the first Friday of every month for Make & Take Night where you c ..read more

Elderberry Syrup is a must have in your herbal medicine chest. This amazing berry is chock full of wonderful health benefits for the whole family. It is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants and supports a healthy immune system. Its antiviral properties make it an ideal remedy for cold & flu prevention and to shorten the duration of the flu once it has taken hold. I love to give this syrup to my kids daily during the cold & flu season to keep them healthy. This simple recipe is so easy to make. You can make a big batch and store it in the fridge to keep throughout the winter months! Ingre ..read more

Holy moly this summer has flown by and I wanted to share some cold and flu remedies to help prepare you for fall. I am so sorry I have been out of touch with you guys, I have been busy busy getting the new Apothecary ready in Old Town Lafayette! And my son started kindergarten this year! I can’t believe it! Not surprisingly, the start of school also brought our first illness of the season. That means today I am busy stocking my herbal medicine chest in preparation for the cold & flu season. And I wanted to share with you some of my favorite recipes that you can make at home to keep your fa ..read more

Kefir is a fermented drink that’s filled with good bacteria to support healthy digestion and immunity. This version, made with coconut milk, is a great dairy free alternative to traditional kefir or yogurt. It is SUPER easy to make and it tastes so darn good.  I have a hard time getting my kids to eat fermented foods but they love the the coconut kefir! It’s great way to sneak extra probiotics into their diet. Have fun with it. You can add it to smoothies, oatmeal, cereal or soups.  We love to make homemade popsicles… right now coconut kefir and mango popsicles are a house favorite. Ingredient ..read more

People keep asking us here at the Apothecary what we are doing to stay healthy during the cold & flu season, so we decided to share with you some tips and favorite recipes! Faith Rodgers (Clinical Herbalist & Apothecary Owner) – One of my favorite ways to stay healthy during the cold and flu season is to make Reishi Brews. Reishi Mushroom is a deep adaptogen tonic herb that strengthens the immune response and is very helpful for people who tend to pick up sickness easily. It also strengthens and nourishes the adrenal glands which are responsible for regulating our stress hormones. When ..read more

Little Herbal Apothecary is a community herb shop in Lafayette, Colorado. We provide a wide variety of products including organic bulk herbs, essential oils, tinctures, herbal teas, plant medicine, and smudging sticks. You can attend workshops at the Little Herbal Apothecary throughout the year on a variety of topics including Organic Skincare, Family Herbalism, Women’s Health, Plant Identification and much more! We also offer our very own line of botanically-inspired skincare products and therapeutic herbal teas. Join us on the first Friday of every month for Make & Take Night where you c ..read more