Village Apothecary

What is an Apothecary?

Apothecary, by definition refers to both the medical professional who formulates and dispenses material medica (medicine) distilling, mixing, and dosing of medications and liquors, in-house for physicians and patients. Unlike a modern pharmacy, an apothecary can mix multiple medications together as requested by a physician.

Our apothecary allows our naturopathic doctors to not only educate their patients on options for natural health, but allows individualized treatment using professional, high quality ingredients in order to achieve optimal overall health.

Herbs & Teas

What is a Dried Herb/Infusion?

An infusion (dried herb) is a herbal preparation in which a ground herb or plant component (e.g., bark, root, nuts or seeds) is boiled in water to obtain an extract and ingested for therapeutic benefits.

At The Village Health Clinic, we stock a vast variety of herbs allowing our Naturopathic Doctor's to make custom tea's for their patients.

These custom tea's can address a variety of symptoms including: stress, skin conditions, immunity, hormonal imbalances, sleep concerns, anxiety and more!

Tinctures

What is a Tincture?

Tinctures are liquid extracts of flowers, leaves, bark, roots etc, usually in alcohol, for weeks and then strained and concentrated to obtain the active constituents of the plant. Alcohol is considered a great solvent as it is food grade and allows for the medical constituents such as the resin and alkaloids to be used. Typically dosages are no more more than 1 tablespoon of the extract.

Other extractions can be glycerin based or vinegar based (upon request) Water is not used as it is poorly soluble

We stock an array of single tinctures that can be combined to address individual patient concerns such as: immunity, fertility, menstrual irregularities, anxiety, digestion, hormonal imbalances, sleep concerns, stress and more!

What Makes Us Unique!

The village Apothecary has an array of dried botanicals and tinctures that allows our Naturopathic Doctors to prescribe and mix botanical medicines for each individual’s health needs. In our apothecary we also carry Naturopathic Medical graded supplements that your ND can recommend and prescribe for you.

We sell pre-made formulas including immune supporting tinctures and teas, healthy skin, Stomach soother (good for heartburn relief), Relaxation tea, adaptogen tincture: look out for our product spotlight on more for this! .

The Village Health Custom Tea Recipes

Bloating & Digestion

Bloating and digestion- this tea has a lot of carminatives (helps with digestion, bloating, and gas!) This will relax your tummy and help with digestion. It will also help promote overall relaxation and decreases inflammation

Formula:

Fennel
Lemon Balm
Rosemary
Achillea
Matricaria

Caution with those who are pregnant, have GERD or heartburn as it can irritate due to its digestive properties — see our soothing heartburn tea if you have concerns with these. Create as an infusion to allow for the fennel seed to open! (see infusion instructions below)

*consult if you have a current history of hypothyroidism, GERD. Avoid use with Asteracea allergy

Soothing Heartburn Tea

This tea is full of demulcents and healing properties to help with irritated lining of the stomach that may have been caused by GERD, Gastritis, H.Pylori

Formula:

Calendula
Filipendula
Althea
Ulmus
Occimum sanctum

Please take away from medication by 2 hours as it impacts absorption.

Avoid use with Asteracea allergy. Caution with warfarin, salicylate sensitivity.

Skin Health

Great for irritated skin, dry skin, rosacea, eczema, and acne. Skin health starts from within! This tea has a blend that flushes out the waste from your body’s circulation that may contribute to poor skin health, decreases inflammation seen in acne and dry flakey skin, promotes proper digestion (again to help with skin), and is soothing.

Formula:

Trifolium pratense
Galium aparine
Avena sativa
Urtica dioica folia
Glycyrrhiza glabra

This tea is best taken alongside an elimination diet or by doing a food sensitivity test with your Naturopathic Doctor (cleanses)

Steep for 20 minutes and enjoy! You can also apply the tea bag over cystic acne and inflammation.

If you have concerns with blood pressure or cortisol, be cautious as glycyrrhiza can impact levels

Consult with your ND

Promotes Calming Effect

If you are feeling anxious, stressed, or restless, this is a great tea for you! Promoting calming properties that help with mental clarity, sleep, nourishing the nervous system, and even has added benefits of anxious stomach and immune effects. Steep for 20 minutes and drink warm! For better sleep, drink at night time.

Formula:

Lavendula
Melissa officinalis
Occimum sanctum
Tilia
Passiflora
Avena

Please note if you are on any mood stabilizers, consult with your Naturopathic Doctor first!

Sayonara Summer Swell Tea

If you experience swelling and puffiness during the summer months, this tea is for you! One of our Naturopathic Doctors, Dr.Jennifer DelBelBelluz, ND has created a blended tea to help bring down the summer swelling. Steep for 20 minutes and drink warm or add iced for a cool summer drink!

Formula:

Ruscus aculeatus
Mentha piperita
Trifolium
Achillea millefolium
Hibiscus
Galium aparine
Paeonia lactiflora

Please note if you are pregnant, allergic to asteraceae, or breastfeeding do not use it. Please consult a Naturopathic Doctor for those taking anticoagulants, blood thinners, antipsychotics, and blood pressure medication.

Boost Your Immunity

If you are looking to boost your immunity during the fall and winter months, then our Immuni-Tea is for you! This tea works to support your immune system through immunomodulating herbs, stress adapting herbs, and adrenal-based herbs. It is best made as an infusion to be consumed in daytime as it can be energizing!

Formula:

Astragalus
Ashwagandha
Echinacea
Glycyrrizha
Fenugreek
Ginseng

Please consult your Naturopathic Doctor if you have high blood pressure.

Motivate Me Tea

This tea is great for those who feel their concentration and motivation has decreased.

Best taken during the daytime as it can be uplifting

Formula:

Holy Basil
Bacopa
Schisandra
Magnolia
Rhodiola
Rosemary
Peppermint
Sage
Lemon Balm

* Avoid durin pregnancy & consult if on antiplatelet medication or mood stabilizers

Restore Me

This tea is great for those who feel they need a repair on their health or to enhance vitality.

Formula:

Licorice
Ginseng
Ashwagandha
Astragulus
Rhodiola
Ganoderma

Allergy Tea

Formula:

Urtica
Euphrasia
Foeoniculum
Ganoderma

Are you experiencing or prone to seasonal allergies? This can include runny nose, sinus congestion, itchy eyes, hives, even bloating. This tea helps decrease histamine, soothes inflammation & balances the immune system!

*Only available in 50g

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This tea contains alterative properties that help detoxify and remove built up waste in the blood. that can be associated with byproducts of food sensitivity, liver and bowel, and overall inflammation. This helps with the lymphatic system, skin health, digestive health and arthritic conditions. The added fennel can help soothe gas and discomfort.

Receive 50g of this tea as part of the Food Sensitivity Test Program! Check our Digestive Health appointments on the Focused Appointments page.

Formula:

Trifolium Pratense
Galium Aparine
Avena Sativa
Urtica Dioica
Foeniculum
Rosemarinus

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Infusion Instructions

To make an infusion, add 2 teaspoons of dried herbs in 1 cup of boiling water. You may make 3 days worth (6 teaspoons to 3 cups of water) and let it sit for at least 30 minutes (best at 4 hours). You then strain it, making sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. The remaining plant matter can then be put in your compost. Once your infusion is finished and cooled, keep it in the refrigerator. It generally doesn’t keep well out of the fridge and even when refrigerated, should be kept no longer than about 3 days.