Alembique Apothecary is a unique makers apothecary located in west Berkeley, California. It is a magical, old-fashioned apothecary promoting herbal wisdom in the modern world and is considered one of the Bay Area’s special places. This fantastic shop is a place of healing and camaraderie with a very welcoming and knowledgeable staff. The owner is passionate about healing, has a kindred spirit, and is incredibly knowledgeable and kind. The apothecary is happy to share what is known about plant medicine. The owner will spend time explaining how herbs in various forms, such as many teas, can address specific concerns, offering guidance for a possible remedy. This can include help for issues like parasites or simply boosting the immune system. He also offers consultations to determine what herbs to prescribe, ensuring they do not have a negative effect on existing medicine. Everything is high quality, well-researched, and includes items like a great lip balm, a lovely facial serum, soap, and delicious honey from rooftop hives. It is a lovely hidden gem and a wonderful place to stop, even if just curious. Visitors can sign up for upcoming workshops through the website. The apothecary is currently closed until November 26, 2024, and reopens November 27 with regular hours from 11 AM to 5 PM, Tuesday to Sunday. For pick-up orders, place an order via text or email, pay online or by cash, and collect from the Secret Magic Box 24/7 with a code.
I stopped by today with my daughter. The owner was super nice, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented! He spent plenty of time with us, answering all our questions and offering great suggestions to help address my daughter’s health issues. We will definitely come back again!
October 2025
This is a very soulful and vibrant apothecary and the owner, Bee is very wise and supportive
August 2025
Amazing store! The owner is extremely knowledgeable and caring! Thank you
