Apothecary

An apothecary is a traditional practitioner and preparer of natural medicines—especially herbal remedies, tinctures, salves, and medicinal compounds. Historically, apothecaries were the early form of pharmacists, crafting and dispensing remedies from plants, minerals, and other natural substances based on botanical knowledge and folk medicine.

Today, the term apothecary often refers to a shop or practice focused on herbalism, natural wellness, and handcrafted remedies, blending old-world healing traditions with modern holistic health approaches.