Came in with my mom who seen this place and wanted to look around and we were NOT disappointed!! We were able to find traditional herbs that we've been looking for, for a long time and were treated very well. The owner was very knowledgeable about different ways to utilize the herbs and all the herbs we inquired about!! We will definitely be back! Our new favorite go to place!! read more

I had a lovely experience here. Did nit know what i was coming for but wanted to explore the shop. The owner was very kind and welcoming. You can sign up for classes for late spring 2024 through their website. The owner has many teas and can help guide you for a possibly remedy (if you are experiencing parasites for example after a trip overseas) or something as simple as needing to boost your immune system to avoid being sick. He can also offer teas that help you retain supplements you take and if you are experiencing depression he will offer a 30min consultation for $45 prior to determining what herbs to prescribe you and to make sure they don't have a negative effect on medicine you might already be taking. *your teas have to seep 15 min prior to having them. He also makes a great lip balm and a lovely facial serum. Two tea sachets and one face serum cost me $70. I will definitely keep him in mind for future needs. read more

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***Posting to say that the store will be closed till August 22nd, despite the hours shown here *** I've heard great things about the store and the very helpful herbalist from my great friend and can't wait to visit when they reopen. read more

I haven't been here since Covid, but they are still open for business. Either way, call before you go. B keeps a well stocked store, his knowledge and enthusiasm with natural herbs and healings makes this store a place that's partly herbs, spices and teas, partly lotions and potions and all very magical. read more

Loved this cute herbal shop and the owner was delightful! He gave us a freshly made rose cream to try and it was divine.

You enter into a beautiful world of herbs, dried florals and beauty! The owner is so sweet and ready to answer any questions about his natural homemade products. I'm in love with his rose salve which I use on my lips and a little under the eyes. This is a dream to walk into!! read more

This place is fantastic! Such a welcoming, knowledgeable staff. Everything is high quality, and well-researched. Would recommend stopping in even if you're just curious about tea. read more

B as the owner goes by is a diamond in the rough, rarely do you find the diligence and curiosity in beings with physical stores anymore. I have purchased many wonderful herbs and teas from B and hope to have a life long relationship with this wondrous place. read more

Wonderful store run by a wonderful master herbalist. Bee's formulae have helped me immensely. I use the anti-inflammatory tea and I have seen vast improvement in the general well being around my joints and GI tract. read more

Bee is such a friendly soul! I have been going to this shop for nearly 4 years now and each time I leave with so much knowledge. Come with questions and needs, and he will work with you to make you whole. I appreciate him endlessly and cant imagine living in the wast bay without access to this medicine. read more

For years I have stuck with a company for all my herbal needs, but recently they discontinued my favorite mixture leaving me open for a new regular bulk supplier. I found this company via yelp and have read raving reviews giving me the impression they were the best ultimately getting my hopes up. With my previous apothecary, the mixture was already premade for me and was perfect. When I contacted this company asking for an explanation of how they came to the conclusion of their mixture, they told me verbatim, "we are an apothecary, we know what we are doing." Yes, I understand you are an apothecary and have more knowledge than the general public but I was simply asking to further my personal knowledge, not to insult their level of expertises. Since then I have emailed and even called multiple times to get a simple explanation but at this point I am fed up and will be looking elsewhere to buy my herbal needs. read more

Wonderful apothecary. They are truly passionate about what they do and very knowledgeable. Sign up for the newsletter and you'll learn about all kinds of classes to make tinctures etc. It's a magical place and worth just visiting and perusing. read more

B is delightful. I was not prepared to be delightfully surprised by my romanticized image of an alchemist at his workshop. Cozy place hidden at an intersection of a neighborhood roundabout. Customized potions, tinctures, and compounds... some at the process of being steeped or buried underground! Different than the rest. Liking forward to classes. read more

I love this place! I found it a while back while walking to my car after shopping. It's been a favorite ever since. I love that everything is hand made, organic, and just wonderful for my spirit. I have bought things to make some soaps and lotions at home and have also bought some of thier salves and balms, oh the great toothy powder! The teas are amazing. I'm happier then a kid in a candy store. There is so much to see and try and learn about. Ohhhh don't forget the honey! read more

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The apothecarist is very knowledgeable about ailments and how to treat them as well as genuinely caring and nice. He recommended a specific tea to slowly wean off of coffee (because coffee is not good for GERD) and my husband says the tea has helped him a lot and is really good. If you want to treat a specific ailment the natural way I would recommend this apothecary shop. I'm a big believer of natural herbal medicine versus getting pumped full of pharmaceuticals. Try this place, I recommend it :) read more

What a gem embedded in North Berkeley! My friend volunteered here and I thought of coming when I needed help with my belly. I have digestive issues and Babak made me a tea that is really doing the trick. My belly feels sooo much better! I love the tid bits of knowledge that I get every time I go in. The store has every herb you can imagine. It's a beautiful space and Babak is a beautiful person! read more

The owner is magnificent in that this place is his passion and it shows and is felt when inside. The knowledge that he and his staff possess is deep. The offerings inside are great quality. He even carries rare items from all over the world that can't be found anywhere else (like resins and oils) definitely worth a check-out. I'll be recommending this place.. read more

I LOVE THIS STORE!!! Babak is so knowledgeable and will help you find a natural and lovely smelling solution for just about everything! I buy tea, facial products, herbs to help me sleep, and even laundry detergent from him! The laundry detergent mix that he has come up with is heavenly, and then I smell heavenly, too. I couldn't be happier to be living close to such a unique little shop- I highly recommend stopping in and trying anything he has, you will not be disappointed! read more

The most charming store, I've worked in a looseleaf tea shop before and I love that B curates the tea blends, travels and brings international tea, is knowledgeable in the oxidation process of making tea, and the functions of each ingredient. I came in looking for an anti inflammatory and B was so accommodating with a customized tea blend. This place has been a favorite since a friend served Sleeping Angel one calm afternoon. I've been stocking up on all kinds of herbs for my spells and projects and tea blends since! Highly recommend the Rose Cardamom black tea and Jasmine Green tea read more

This place is really something special and Bobak (the owner) is such an incredible soul I feel honored to have met him. My aunt and I spent 2 hours in his store and I could have stayed 8 more just to listen to him talk, he so knowledgeable on everything in his store, I wish he was here in San Diego so I could go see him once a week. If you have something ailing you he will help you find the solution, and if for some reason the first one doesn't work he'll stop at nothing to find or create something that will. I love everything I purchased his face cream and serums are life changing, I was so bummed he was out of his "sunscreen" but luckily I have a family member who lives in the area that will go back for me when he makes more and send me some. If you live within an hour from Berkeley I HIGHLY recommend checking this place out, it is not to be missed! read more

I love Alembique Apothecary they have such high quality unique herbs. Their Be Calm tea blend is amazing for my anxiety. The owner, B, is great at consultations and knowing how to best support individuals need. Walking into the apothecary is like walking into another world that is full of magic, where everyone is always welcome. read more

Lots of tinctures and teas for herbal medicine. I picked up a couple of custom things, and wish I could be involved in the classes they offer on herbal medicine and other things. Cool, very Berkeley, place! read more

I walked in and noticed the busy shop, want to take herb workshop's soon, it's lovely inside.

Adorable space and layout, but very very pricey! Kind of odd in a mixed, residential neighborhood. I got more attention from the new saleswoman, who didn't know a lot but was highly attentive, than the owner, who was cold and distracted. read more

Bobak is a wonderful man and this place is an absolute gem, I hope its around for as long as Bobak wants to share it with us. He is so calming and knowledgeable. I shared some of issues with dry skin that I have, and he gave me so many wonderful tips for my diet and then if I wanted so additional external creams and ointments. His products were amazing and helped my skin feel better for a long time (something even the most expensive creams from stores haven't been able to do). Even my boyfriend who typically is a skeptic kept taking about some of the creams and Bobak's energy after. Do yourself a favor and experience this place! read more

Alembique is a place where you can get the best advice on how to treat your skin problem in a way that is best suited to your need and preference. Babak, the owner, will take time to talk to you and mix a product that works for you. The mosquito spray I bought not only kept mosquitos away; it also took away the itch of the bites I got before I got the spray. When my daughter was suffering from a skin lesion, Babak prepared several masque mixtures which brought her some relief The store has a very special warm and friendly ambience in addition to having many interesting products read more

Everyone who walks into this shop will walk out with something that will make them a better person. Although the proprietor may seem to be a wizard with his knowledge and helpful concoctions he is really quite rational and well educated. I personally recommend the very berry serum for the face and neck( rich in anti oxidants) and I love the frankincense and myrrh laundry detergent. He has a sleep tincture that worked when ambion did not. There is a sleepy tea that also worked for me. This is my go to shop for everything from rose lip balm to clay masks and perfumes. He also has organic flavor ingredients for cooking that you won't find elsewhere. Buy a little or a lot, nothing is prepackaged. But the best thing you will walk out with is a spring in your step from having experienced the charm of stepping back in time when you enter Berkeley's oldest functioning shop. If this place does not cast a spell on you then you need to sit down and have a talk with yourself. read more

Expensive but worth it for the quality of the medicines/plants/concoctions and the homey "grandma's kitchen" feel to the place.