Disclaimer

At Apothecary Berry, we honor plants, nature, traditional herbal knowledge, and the long relationship between people and the living world.

The information shared on this website is offered for educational, historical, artistic, and general wellness purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Not Medical Advice

I am not acting as your doctor, pharmacist, nurse practitioner, dietitian, or licensed medical provider.

Any plant information, herbal discussion, traditional use, recipe, article, video, product description, or educational material on this site is shared to help people learn, observe, and reconnect with the natural world.

You are responsible for your own health decisions. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before using herbs, supplements, natural products, or homemade preparations, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, elderly, immunocompromised, giving herbs to a child, taking medication, managing a medical condition, preparing for surgery, or dealing with a serious health concern.

FDA Statement

Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Products, information, and educational content on Apothecary Berry are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Plant Identification Warning

Plants are powerful, and correct identification matters.

Never consume, apply, harvest, or prepare a wild plant unless you are completely certain of its identity. Many useful plants have lookalikes, and some lookalikes can be harmful or toxic.

Photos, videos, descriptions, and plant education on Apothecary Berry are not a guarantee of identification. Growing conditions, location, season, plant age, lighting, and regional variation can all change how a plant appears.

When in doubt, do not use the plant.

Personal Responsibility

By using this website, purchasing products, reading our educational material, watching our videos, or trying any plant-related practice, you agree that you are responsible for your own choices, research, preparation, use, dosage, allergies, sensitivities, and results.

Apothecary Berry cannot know your personal health history, medications, allergies, body chemistry, or individual risk factors.

Start with caution. Research carefully. Use wisdom. Ask qualified professionals when needed.

Allergies, Sensitivities, and Reactions

Natural does not always mean safe for every person.

Herbs, flowers, roots, oils, salves, teas, and plant-based products may cause allergic reactions, skin irritation, digestive upset, medication interactions, or other unwanted effects in some individuals.

For topical products, perform a small patch test before wider use. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Seek medical attention immediately if you experience a serious reaction.

Traditional Use and Educational Content

Apothecary Berry may discuss traditional herbal uses, historical references, folk practices, ethnobotanical information, personal observation, gardening, plant energetics, and general wellness traditions.

These discussions are not medical claims.

Traditional use does not prove safety or effectiveness for every person or condition. Historical information is shared as education, not as a prescription.

Product Use

Use all products only as directed.

Do not use any product if you are allergic to any listed ingredient. Do not use products on deep wounds, serious burns, infected skin, severe rashes, or medical conditions unless directed by a licensed healthcare provider.

Keep products away from children and pets unless specifically intended for them and used under appropriate adult supervision.

Pregnancy, Nursing, Children, and Medications

Extra caution should be used with herbs and natural products during pregnancy, while nursing, with children, with elderly individuals, and when taking prescription or over-the-counter medications.

Some plants can interact with medications or may not be appropriate for certain people.

Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.

No Guarantees

Every person is different.

Apothecary Berry does not guarantee any specific result from using any plant, product, educational resource, recipe, method, or suggestion.

Customer stories, reviews, testimonials, or personal experiences are individual experiences only and do not guarantee that anyone else will have the same result.

External Links and Resources

This website may link to articles, books, research, videos, or outside resources for educational purposes.

External links do not mean Apothecary Berry fully endorses every claim, product, opinion, or recommendation made by those sources.

Artistic and Educational Products

Some Apothecary Berry products may include artwork, photography, books, prints, handmade items, educational plant material, or nature-inspired goods.

These items are created to encourage learning, beauty, curiosity, and connection with creation. They should not be interpreted as medical advice or treatment instruction.

Limitation of Liability

By using this website or purchasing from Apothecary Berry, you agree that Apothecary Berry, its owner, contributors, and representatives are not liable for any injury, reaction, loss, damage, misuse, misidentification, adverse effect, or outcome connected to the use or misuse of information, plants, products, recipes, or educational materials shared through this website.

Use wisdom, verify information, and seek professional guidance when needed.

Our Heart

Apothecary Berry exists to help people slow down, see the plants around them, appreciate the beauty of creation, and learn with humility.

The plants speak with design, usefulness, and wonder — but we still handle them with respect, caution, and responsibility.