Entry No. 5 — the Albuquerque file — filed under: apothecary
The Herb Store
A long-time anchor of the Nob Hill neighborhood, this full-service herbal apothecary provides glass jars of bulk medicinal and magical botanicals, essential oils, and traditional remedios ingredients. Local practitioners frequent the shop to source raw herbs for custom tinctures, salves, and spiritual cleansing baths.
The story
Tucked just off Central Avenue on Carlisle Boulevard SE in Nob Hill, this full-service apothecary started when two therapists opened a small room to supply their clients with wildcrafted plant remedies. Over time, under owner Cristy DeLozier, it expanded into the neighborhood's main vault for bulk medicinal botanicals, traditional remedios, and raw ingredients. Step past the entrance and you're greeted by walls lined with gallon glass jars packed with dried roots, barks, and leaves—from sassafras and gentian to wild cherry bark, marshmallow root, and yerba mate.
You didn't hear it from us, but this is where Albuquerque's herbalists, local practitioners, and craft mixologists turn when they need pure raw materials. Rather than pre-blended commercial packets, you get unrefined ingredients to assemble custom tinctures, homemade cocktail bitters, healing salves, and spiritual cleansing baths. The shelves also house essential oils, natural candles, dropper bottles, incense, and traditional packaged remedies.
Every jar on the shelf serves a specific purpose, whether you are putting together a custom tea, blending essential oils for a bath ritual, or seeking out hard-to-find ingredients for regional remedios.
What it's like
The moment you open the door at 107 Carlisle Blvd SE, a strong, earthy aroma of sassafras and essential oils greets you. Staff members take time to consult with visitors and weigh out exact amounts from bulk jars, so expect a slow-paced, counter-service experience rather than a quick grab-and-go. Keep in mind that they specialize strictly in dried herbs, teas, oils, and tinctures—you won't find live potted plants for gardening here.
The move: Explore the wall of bulk botanical jars together and have the knowledgeable staff help you mix custom herbs and essential oils for a relaxing bath ritual.
- 📍 Nob Hill
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 107 Carlisle Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Back Alley Brujas — Pair your bulk botanicals and bath ritual ingredients with handcrafted silver talismans found down a nearby Old Town alley.
- Mama's Minerals — Follow up an apothecary run with a visit to this long-running emporium stocking raw geodes, meteorites, and rare mineral specimens.
- First Friday Fractals at NMMNHS Planetarium — Combine an afternoon of custom tea blending with an evening planetarium show featuring animated laser geometry.
Good to know
Do they sell live herb plants for gardening?
No. The Herb Store carries dried bulk botanicals, loose teas, essential oils, and tinctures, but not live plants.
Can the staff help me create a custom blend?
Yes, the staff can help you select raw dried herbs and essential oils to mix for custom tinctures, salves, or bath rituals.
Can I buy products through their website?
No. While they maintain herbstorenm.com, there is no digital catalog or online ordering system; you must visit in person or call to inquire about stock.
What else do they carry besides bulk dried herbs?
They sell essential oils, natural candles, traditional remedios ingredients, incense, smudge bundles, packaged tinctures, and glass apothecary bottles with droppers.
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Further reading: Official site · Reddit
last checked: 2026-07-21