Oh, hello! I’m Asti Mary—the heart and hands behind My Herbal Apothecary. Planted in leafy Toowoomba, Queensland, my thriving apothecary is where nature, tradition, and a touch of magic come together to create skin-loving remedies.

My love for herbs began with comfrey and its incredible role in permaculture. From that first spark of curiosity, I’ve been crafting simple, natural skincare using carefully sourced, pure and organic ingredients—always with deep respect for the plants and animals that nourish us.

The apothecary truly found its purpose when my youngest developed Topical Steroid Withdrawal at just one year old. Desperate for a gentle, soothing solution for his red, inflamed skin, I created my first batch of tallow balm. It worked so well that friends and family started asking for it, and before I knew it, My Herbal Apothecary was one of the first to offer tallow balm in Australia.

The Apothecary had grown into something bigger—a space where people could find relief, nourishment, and a return to the simple, time-honored wisdom of ancestral skincare.

Everything here is handmade with care, from slow-infused herbal oils to rich balms, hydrosols, and soothing teas. Whether you’re here for deep skin relief, a moment of self-care, or to connect with like-minded souls, I’m so glad you found your way to my little corner of the world.

When I’m not blending, infusing, pressing, or pouring, you’ll find me chasing after my two wild and wonderful kids (ages 4 and 6), sipping tea (or my morning plunger coffee), or out at the range trying to hit clay targets on the weekend—a bit of an unexpected mix, I know!

Thank you for being here. Your support means everything to this small, heartfelt business.

With warmth, sunshine and wild herbs,

AM🌻x