OUR MISSION
her[b]otanicals centralizes herbal remedies as a pathway to liberation for our communities and is an inherent way to honor our ancestors as well as ourselves consistently.
prioritizing the needs of Black, Brown, and Indigenous folks as well as bioregional herbalism practices; her[b]otanicals emphasizes a lens that prioritizes land and plant allies that grow near you.
we make small batch herbal support on the West side of Chicago to support every person with a body.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Britni Austin is a multifaceted herbalist, community organizer, and lover of all things science and herbs.
With a background in Biological & Chemical Sciences, Britni’s passions include bridging the gap between health disparities experienced in Black and Brown communities as well as educating people on the plethora of ways herbs can be worked into your daily routine.
While herbs have always been a part of her family’s lineage, her journey with herbalism began in 2012 when she was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS). Britni began using herbs to help mediate the symptoms that came along with PCOS due to them aligning more with her lifestyle. From there, she desired to get formally trained in this field to be able to teach others about plants.
Since then, Britni has completed the Spiritual Herbalism Apprenticeship under Master Herbalist, Karen M. Rose and launched her[b]otanicals.
The name her[b]otanicals was inspired from the founder’s love for science, passion for traditional herbalism, and the desire to bridge the gap between the two. In 2020, she began what she did not know at the time was the start of her first line, reclamation.
her[b]otanicals centralizes bioregional herbalism practices where we encourage a lense that centers land and plant allies that grow near you to support a sustainable impact.
Photo by Joshua Taylor

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