Twisted Thistle Apothecary

Twisted Thistle Apothecary is a woman-and gender queer-run apothecary in Oakland’s Piedmont Avenue neighborhood. The business started as an herb shop in Berkeley in 2009. The Berkeley shop moved to Oakland in 2018. They have a second shop in San Francisco that has been open since 2012. Both locations offer a fantastic line of natural heath products and esoteric goods. They also offer a variety of workshops and support groups.

This wonderful shop aims to make people feel their best. They have extensive knowledge in pain management and addiction treatment, as well as preventative health. Here, you will find a huge variety of herbs that are both drinkable and smokeable. They carry herbal blends for common afflictions like fatigue, anxiety, and more! Their herbs are the highest quality and are packaged in their certified packing facility. This certification process is rigorous, and guarantees that the herbs are packaged in a safe and sanitary way. Are you new to herbal medicine? Check out their website for recipes that are guaranteed to kick-start your path to wellness. But don’t stop there!

Along with their signature herbs, Twisted Thistle Apothecary has several other healing products including crystals, incense, and tinctures. Don’t forget to check out their selection of tarot cards and books. They even have in-house tarot readers and astrologers! Stop into the shop for a calendar of when their readers are available. While there, peruse the beautifully curated selection of natural beauty products and jewelry. Or ask their knowledgeable staff what herbs might benefit you! They are open every day and even offer their products online.