The Spirit Botanica Ethos

Sustainable & ethical herbalism is at the heart of the Spirit Botanica apothecary, prioritising: 

• Sourcing high-quality, vital, organic herbs.

  • Herbs grown in this way offer superior benefit to our bodies, whilst their farming & harvesting are also supportive for Earth.

• Using Australian grown herbs wherever possible.

  • This fosters connection and relationship with the local land we live upon, whilst also reducing the ‘food miles’ the herbs spend being transported, supporting Earth's health also. 

• Choosing home compostable packaging, labels & mailer bags wherever possible.

  • To reduce the amount of plastic & waste that otherwise takes excessive time to break down, again placing Earth at the center of our decision making.

• Grow roots in place:

  • Growing my own herbal medicines where possible, and connecting with and sourcing medicinal plants from local growers. Making medicine from this place, for these people.

• Continuing to learn:

  • More about the roots of western herbalism, and unpack colonialist thinking and appropriation when revealed.

• Listen & give back:

  • Seek opportunities to listen and learn from local indigenous people, currently the Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi people. Additionally, seek ways for Spirit Botanica to give back to local and international communities.