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Open source Library

Knowledge for the people, freely given.

These three foundational scrolls are the beginning of Wild Medicine Apothecary’s public archive — essential guides for anyone wanting to work with herbs, store them properly, and blend them with confidence and integrity.

Each scroll opens directly in your browser through a shareable link. No downloads required unless you want to keep a copy for your own grimoire.

Breathe. Settle in. Open what calls to you.

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HOW TO USE THIS LIBRARY

The scrolls are your foundation.
The monographs will become your map.

Together, they form a free, accessible, open herbal education for anyone who wants to reconnect with the old ways — without gatekeeping, pretension, or fear.

Herbal learning disclaimer

This library is for educational purposes only.

nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent, any disease. Nothing here replaces medical care. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider for health concerns or herbal interactions.

(And breathe easy - no Google account is needed to read or download any scroll.)

The Herbalist’s Eye

A Guide to Buying, Storing, and Blending with Integrity

This scroll teaches you how to see herbs the way an apothecary does — by color, scent, texture, and story.

It breaks down:

Whole herbs vs. cut/sifted vs. powdered
How to judge freshness and potency
How to source ethically
Storage basics
What “quality” actually means in the real world

We're all in this together.... Right??

The Apothecary Keeper

A Storage Guide for Herbs, Solvents & Shelf Life

This is your practical scroll — the quick-reference sheet you can print and tape inside your kitchen cabinet.

It covers:

Storage rules for dried herbs
Shelf life by plant part
Solvents (alcohol, vinegar, glycerin, oils) and how long they last
When to refrigerate, when to avoid air-tight containers
Stewardship notes (What's that hummus tub doing here?)