Botanical News
The latest news, advice and knowledge from The Botanical Apothecary
Christmas gift ideas: Organic Restoring Body Lotion and more
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? We have something for everyone…
Perfect Blend: essential oils blending workshops: January 2026
Get the New Year off to the very best start with our blissful Perfect Blend workshops and enjoy the benefits of essential oils…
Luxury stocking bags & an exciting collaboration
We’re bringing the Christmas luxury with our latest collab…
Our new home in the toon: introducing our new store!
After many wonderful years based in South Shields, we are excited to announce that our first store has opened its doors…
How can Cupping therapy help you?
What is Cupping therapy and how does it work? Cupping therapy is a holistic therapy that I offer at Botanical Apothecary. It is an ancient Chinese medical practise, one of the oldest in the world dating back to as early…
Sound healing comes to the North East in South Shields
Sound plays a big part in our lives. If you have ever listened to a piece of instrumental or electronic music and felt instantly happy, energised or suddenly sad, you will know what I mean. Sound has the ability to…
The best essential oils for allergies – find a hay fever cure
Looking for a hay fever cure to help you with your pollen allergy or grass allergy this spring and summer? Pollen season can be a nightmare if you suffer with symptoms of severe hay fever. Clients often ask me about…
What is Swedish massage and what can it do for you?
New to massage and wondering what a Swedish massage is and how it differs from deep tissue massage? If you would like to find out more about what this classic full body massage includes, what is different about it and…
What are the benefits of reiki massage?
Reiki massage combines reiki and hot stone massage to heal, calm and restore your body. How often you come for reiki massage depends on your needs. We will work together to find the optimum number of sessions and gaps between…
The benefits of aromatherapy, and why it’s right for you
The benefits of aromatherapy are many and varied. They include physical, mental and emotional improvements. But what is aromatherapy, how does it work and why should you use it? Aromatherapy involves using essential oils made from the leaves, fruit, stems,…









