apothecary
Organic, handcrafted plant-based preparations for self-care rituals
Aiming to complement and support Raphaël’s holistic offerings, Sana Sunao’s natural herbal preparations are carefully and humbly crafted, born from the synergistic union of the healing essence, properties, and wisdom of plants offered by Mother Nature. Most of the ingredients used are sourced or grown locally in Taiwan, allowing Raphaël to have a better control over the making process, with a focus on quality and freshness. Attuned with her elements and forces, those preparations bring a soothing and comforting presence to those who use them in their daily life. They stand as a precious help in revitalizing, detoxifying, and easing the body while rebalancing its subtle energies. Kůra Růka’s nourishing and calming herbal preparations are available in two unique offerings to better accommodate the needs and situation of each individual. All are elaborated without the use of chemical additives and come in minimalist, eco-friendly packaging that can be reused, recycled, or returned.
Sana Sunao has humbly crafted the Akasha Herbal Balm by carefully selecting and synergistically combining snake grass, ginger, coconut oil, Taiwanese camphor essential oil, Taiwanese hinoki essential oil, and menthol to offer a soothing comfort and a deep, nourishing effect to the muscles, joints, and tendons. Its Fire and Water properties (warming and cooling) help release muscular soreness arising from physical activity, and contribute to the recovery from strains, sprains, and spasms while stimulating and promoting a healthy blood circulation.
The Hanoora Aromatherapy Roller has been crafted from a carefully selected combination of three grounding aromatic essential oils, designed to release stress, support relaxation, and promote mental clarity. Blended with nourishing grapeseed oil, these essential oils work synergistically to create a harmonizing formula, making Hanoora Aromatherapy Oil the perfect companion for self-care rituals, mindfulness practices, or restorative moments at home or on the go.
Carefully prepared by hand in small batches, the Bakoua Liniment is a Caribbean-inspired preparation drawing from the long tradition of bay rum as an aromatic botanical rub. At its heart is Pimenta racemosa, the West Indian bay whose fragrant leaves have been used throughout the Caribbean in traditional preparations, including bay rum. By combining its essential oil with rum and a selection of familiar warming spices, it creates a contemporary interpretation of this old botanical tradition, formulated to soothe muscle pain, soreness, and tension.
Khepri Fire Cider is a handcrafted, small-batch botanical tonic formulated to support warmth, vitality, and seasonal resilience. Ginger and turmeric create an earthy, peppery foundation, rounded out by garlic and local onion. Lemon peel, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass bring fragrant citrus notes, while cinnamon adds gentle sweetness and Taiwan’s aromatic makauy (馬告) contributes a distinctive mountain-pepper character. The botanicals steep slowly in apple cider vinegar, then Taiwanese wild honey softens the tartness and brings the flavors into balance. Enjoy a small splash diluted in warm water, or use it to brighten vinaigrettes, soups, broths, marinades, and roasted vegetables.