Dried blue lotus and calendula flowers, whole petals and golden centres, at Herbal Monkey, the UK's independent herbal apothecary Dried blue lotus and calendula flowers, whole petals and golden centres, at Herbal Monkey, the UK's independent herbal apothecary

THE UK'S INDEPENDENT HERBAL APOTHECARY

Rated 4.7 / 5 by our customers

Ancient botanicals,
curated for modern life.

Premium dried herbs, functional mushrooms, teas and ceremonial extracts. Ethically sourced, lab-tested, and chosen for sleep, focus, balance and ritual.

Free UK delivery on every order

Lab-tested quality

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What our customers say

Delicious mushroom coffee

I received a promo email for mushroom coffee and thought that sounds lovely, so I ordered straight away. The fabulously packaged parcel arrived within 2–3 days and I've been drinking it ever since. An absolute regular for me.

Michael Simmons

May 2026

Super fast delivery

Super fast delivery and amazing products, would definitely recommend 💕🙏

Fiona

June 2026

Excellent customer service

Simon quickly reached out to let me know an item was out of stock and found a fair solution straight away. Good quality products, speedy delivery and excellent customer service.

Bobby Ali

February 2026

Quality you can trust

I've bought a variety of herbs from Herbal Monkey — butterfly pea flower, red lotus and much more — and the one thing that stands out is the quality. You can trust you're getting good stuff.

Lauri

April 2024

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About Herbal Monkey

Rooted in tradition. Curated for modern wellbeing.

Herbal Monkey is an independent UK apothecary, founded in the South East of England from a genuine passion for herbs, wellbeing and ancient plant wisdom. Every product is hand-selected through real research and careful sourcing, chosen for quality, integrity and respect for traditional use.

From sacred, historically significant herbs to practical everyday botanicals for sleep, focus and balance, our mission is simple: keep powerful plant knowledge relevant in the modern world.

Why Trust Herbal Monkey?

Ethically & Responsibly Sourced

Hand-selected botanicals from trusted growers, chosen for quality and respect for traditional use.

Lab-tested Quality & Potency

Extracts are tested and standardised where it matters, so you always know exactly what you are getting.

Knowledge-led, Never Hype

Honest guidance and real education, from a team that actually uses and understands these herbs.

Frequently asked questions

How is my order packaged and delivered?

Every order ships free across the UK — no minimum spend — in discreet, plain, plastic-free packaging. Most orders are dispatched within 1–2 working days, by Royal Mail, fully tracked.

Are your herbs and extracts tested for quality?

Yes. We source from trusted suppliers and our standardised extracts — including our kanna extracts and Korean red ginseng at 20% ginsenosides — are lab-tested for potency and consistency. Quality and integrity are non-negotiable.

What's the difference between standardised and non-standardised extracts?

A standardised extract is tested to a guaranteed level of its active compounds, so every batch is the same strength — our standardised kanna and mushroom extracts work this way. A non-standardised extract is made traditionally and keeps the plant's full natural profile, so it varies a little between batches. Neither is better; they are different tools. Our preparation guides explain how each is typically prepared.

Which of your herbs can be brewed as a tea?

Most of our dried leaf and flower material is sold loose for infusion. The ones people reorder most are rosemary leaf (Salvia rosmarinus), plantain leaf (Plantago major) and our chakra tea blends. There is a fuller range in infused teas and dried herbs, and general steeping and preparation notes are in our preparation guides. Some products are sold as botanical specimens rather than for infusion, so always check the individual product page.

What are soursop leaves, and what form do you sell them in?

Soursop is Annona muricata, a tropical tree also called graviola or guanabana. The leaves are dried whole and traditionally steeped as an infusion. We sell them as dried whole soursop leaves, and also as a concentrated 10:1 fruit extract. Both are sold as botanical material; we make no health claims for either.

What is a yoni steam, and what goes in one?

A yoni steam, sometimes called a chai yok or V-steam, is a traditional practice of sitting over a bowl of herbs steeped in hot water. It is external only. We blend ours from dried flowers and leaves such as mugwort, rose and calendula — see the yoni steam blends collection. We sell the botanicals, not medical advice; if you are pregnant, have an IUD or any gynaecological condition, speak to your doctor first.

Why do you list the Latin name on every product?

Because common names are unreliable. "Wild dagga", "dream herb" and "blue lotus" each refer to more than one plant, and the wrong one is a genuinely different botanical. Every listing carries the binomial so you can be certain what you are buying — Leonotis leonurus, Calea zacatechichi, Nymphaea caerulea. It matters most on the less common material such as bobinsana (Calliandra angustifolia) and Mexican dream herb (Calea zacatechichi), which are sold as botanical specimens and are not for consumption.

Can I subscribe and save on what I reorder?

Yes. Subscribe to eligible products and save up to 15%, with free delivery and full control to pause, skip or cancel anytime. It suits the things people reorder most — loose-leaf teas, mushroom extracts and powders.

Can you help me choose the right herbs?

Absolutely. Message us directly and we will point you to the right botanicals. If you would rather browse, start with herbs and teas for sleep, calm and balance, whole dried mushrooms or our ceremonial and ritual herbs. Every product page carries the botanical name so you can check you have the right plant.

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