Est. in the old tradition

Rooted in the earth.
Bottled by hand.

A botanical apothecary on the Maine seacoast — herbal blends, tinctures, teas, and small-batch goods, gathered and prepared the slow way in Kittery.

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Small-batch herbal goods Blended in-house, the slow way On the Maine seacoast

What we carry

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Every jar, tin, and bottle earns its place. We favor botanicals with a long history of use, blended and packaged in small batches with an old-apothecary respect for the plants themselves.

Dried Herbs & Botanicals

Loose herbs, flowers, roots, and barks by the ounce — the working pantry of the home herbalist, kept fresh and clearly labeled.

Tinctures & Extracts

Slow-steeped, dropper-bottled preparations made with patience — because good extraction can't be hurried.

Tea Blends

House-blended loose leaf teas and tisanes — bright, earthy, and calming cups composed for New England seasons.

Salves & Skin Care

Botanical balms, body oils, and simple soaps made with recognizable ingredients you could read aloud without stumbling.

Candles & Home Goods

Hand-poured candles, incense, and hearth goods that smell like a walk through pine woods to the tide line.

Books & Curiosities

Field guides, herbals, seed packets, and small gifts for the plant-curious — the kind of finds that make browsing a ritual.

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Our craft

The apothecary way

An apothecary isn't a store so much as a practice. Here's how we keep the old craft honest.

Source with care

We look for growers and gatherers we'd be proud to name — favoring organic, ethically harvested botanicals whenever we can get them.

Blend in small batches

Teas, salves, and blends are made in quantities small enough to stay fresh — and to keep the human hand in every jar.

Share what we know

Ask us anything. We'd rather send you home with the right herb and a good explanation than a full bag and a shrug.

Our story

An old craft, kept alive on the seacoast

Before pharmacies had fluorescent lights, every town had an apothecary — a place of dark wood shelves, labeled jars, and someone behind the counter who actually knew the plants. Southern Maine Apothecary keeps that tradition working in Kittery.

We're a specialty shop, not a supplement warehouse. That means fewer products, chosen deliberately; blends made in-house; and honest conversation about what herbs can and can't do.

"Take the time to know the plant, and the plant returns the favor."

Whether you're a practicing herbalist restocking your cabinet or a curious visitor who wandered up from the harbor, you'll be met the same way: unhurried, and glad you came in.

Come see us

Visit the shop in Kittery

Maine's oldest town is a fine place to slow down — and slowing down is rather the point of an apothecary. Come browse the shelves, smell the blends, and ask your questions.

Kittery, Maine

On the southern Maine seacoast, minutes from the Piscataqua River and an easy trip from Portsmouth, York, and the beaches.

Hours & seasons

Current hours will live right here — one glance and you'll know whether the kettle's on.

Questions welcome

Wondering if we carry something, or what to try first? Send a note — we answer like neighbors, because we are.

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Rooted in the earth.Bottled by hand.