HERBAL APOTHECARY
An ecosystem of herbal medicine, grown and prepared with care.
At Comadres, our apothecary is built on relationships with the plants, with the people who use them, and with the traditions that came before us. Every herb you'll find here has been carefully grown or ethically sourced, and every preparation is hand-made in small batches.
This page is both a library and a shop. Browse our herbs to learn about their history and uses. Visit our shop to bring them home. Book a consultation if you'd like personalized guidance.
Every purchase supports sanctuary for women, ethical farming, and the continued practice of herbal medicine in our community.
"Ask not what a herb is good for. Instead, reflect on the connection between us and the herbs. When we meet a plant, we start from that place of connection."
— Lorie Solís, Comadres Herbalist
BOOK A HERBAL CONSULTATION
Personalized herbal guidance with our medical herbalist. This focused conversation helps us understand your needs and identify the herbs that may support you.
Available: In person at Fazenda Compadres, by video call, or by phone.
Cost: 60€
DOWNLOAD OUR FREE HERB GUIDE
A complete reference of all 24 herbs in our apothecary, beautifully designed for you to keep, share, or print.
Includes:
Full information on every herb
Index by traditional use
Brewing and preparation guidance
Safety and contraindications
Lorie's herbalism philosophy
Our Herbs, Our Promise
Every herb in our apothecary carries a story of the soil it grew in, the hands that tended it, and the tradition that shaped it. We honor that story by sourcing with care.
Most of our herbs are grown right here at Fazenda Compadres, on our medicinal herb farm in Alfambras. The rest come from trusted partners farmers and wildcrafters whose dedication to the plants, the land, and the people who use them matches our own.
All our herbs are organically grown or ethically and sustainably wildcrafted.
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Our apothecary follows the rhythm of the seasons. Some herbs are harvested only once a year; others come in and out of stock as we grow, dry, and prepare them in small batches. If you don't see what you're looking for, or want to check on a specific harvest, please reach out — we're happy to share what's coming and when.
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All dried herbs are available in 50 g and 100 g sizes. For orders of 500g or more, please contact us to see your order in detail.
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Your herbs arrive in kraft airtight paper bags that can be easily kept or transferred into a glass jar or tin for your home apothecary.
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When you choose herbs from Comadres, you're not just buying a plant, you're supporting:
Casula, our Women’s Shelter and our mission to prevent domestic violence in a rural area of Portugal
Regenerative growing practices on our farm
Fair, ethical relationships with our sourcing partners
The continued life of traditional plant medicine
Every order helps fund our shelter, our library, our workshops, and our work in the community. Hope in action, one plant at a time.
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