About
Wild Seed Apothecary was founded in 2013 by Erin Domagal. A longtime resident of NY’s Hudson Valley, Erin’s connection with plants has been shaped by her work as an artist, gardener and educator, and inspired by her travels around the world. She has been studying with other herbalists and plants for the past 15+ years and considers herbalism to be a dynamic relationship between art, science, and ancestral knowledge. Erin can be found walking in the wilderness, whispering to plants, and creating art when not in the botanical studio.
WSA’s Herbal Product Line:
Wild Seed Apothecary’s recipes are created with the careful consideration of medicinal and aromatic attributes. We value an understanding and appreciation for the herbal palate and are on a mission to rescue the human taste buds from the American regime of sugar and salt.
At WSA, we are committed to honoring plants. All plant material used in our products are personally grown in a sustainable, organic manner; ethically wild-crafted; or purchased from reputable sources that share the same values regarding the careful cultivation of plants. And while we love and value traditional herbalist practices from around the globe, we strongly believe in the importance of knowing and maintaining an experiential relationship with the plants we use to craft our products. It is for this reason that the overwhelming majority of the plants we use are species that grow in New York’s Hudson Valley. While not all of the plants are native to this region, we believe that being able to interact with and understand the plant as it lives its life increases its healing effectiveness.
Our products and services are geared toward helping you learn about the nourishment that nature provides. We want to support you in understanding how plants provide medicinal properties, how those qualities encourage healing in the body, and which plants in your own yard are edible or medicinal. The formulas we offer are geared toward stocking your first aid kit with nourishing tonics and supports for common minor ailments. We view the herbal first aid kit as a pillar in the movement of reclaiming responsibility for our own health. Learning how to read your own body, to know its limits and its needs is an imperative skill. The information on our Seasonal Medicine page offers additional lenses with which to develop your perspective on health and alignment with nature.
Product & INformation Disclaimer:
The information on this website is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advice, nor is it intended to replace your informed judgment. Your health is too important to place in the hands of someone else; please do research, seek advice from professionals, and make conscious decisions regarding your own health. If you take medication, are pregnant, nursing, or suffer from a chronic illness please seek the counsel of a doctor before consuming herbs or supplements.
The Dietary Supplement Health & Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 requires us to state: "These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease." Though this disclaimer, which is present on all of our labels, can be nerve wracking to stumble upon it is important to be aware of its legal necessity. These laws, which require herbal products to be classified as dietary supplements and not medicine, are designed to protect the consumer.
Herbalism is an ancient practice and the knowledge of plant medicine has not been lost. In fact, there is an increasing overlap between herbal tradition and modern scientific knowledge. There are benefits to all branches of medicine – Traditional Chinese Medicine, Auyrvedic, Western Herbalism, etc. It is up to you to determine which path, plants, and products resonate with you and your body.