The fifty-dollar apothecary
Nobody needs the $300 starter kit. Fifty dollars, one grocery run, and things you already own make a shelf that covers a whole season. Here's the honest budget.
Bulk herbs · about $25
- Chamomile — 2 oz
- Peppermint — 2 oz
- Elderberries — 4 oz
- Nettle — 2 oz
- Lavender — 1 oz
Grocery aisle · about $15
- Raw honey — the workhorse
- Fresh ginger
- Garlic
- Lemons
- Cinnamon sticks
Around the house · $0
- Jars — wash what you have
- Labels — paper and tape
- A pot and a strainer
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