Apothecary & Boutique Resources

 

Charts & Apothecary Information

Measurement Charts

Temperature conversions

Fahrenheit Gas Celcius
225 1/4 110
250 1 120
275 1 140
300 2 150
325 3 160
350 4 175
375 5 190
400 6 204
425 7 220
450 8 230
475 9 240
500 1/0 260

Dry or weight measure

Ounces Pounds Grams
1 oz 28 g
2 oz 55 g
3 oz 85 g
4 oz 1/4 lb 125 g
8 oz 1/2 lb 240 g
12 oz 3/4 lb 375 g
16 oz 1 lb 454 g
32 oz 2 lbs 907 g
35.2 oz 2.2 lb 1000 g (1 kg)

Essential oils

(Depending on viscosity)

28 dps essential oil approx. 1 ml
840 dps essential oil approx. 1 oz

Drams

5/8 Dram 2.6 ml
1/2 Dram 1/16 oz.
1 Dram 1/8 oz. (3.75ml)
2 Dram 1/4 oz.
3 Dram 3/8 oz.
4 Dram 1/2 oz.
6 Dram 3/4 oz
8 Dram 1 oz.

Liquid measurements

USA approximate. CDN conversions are slightly different approximations (i.e. 1 cup = 250 ml).

Fluid ounces Teaspoons Tablespoons Cups Millilitres Litres Pints Quarts US gallons
1/8 tsp 0.6 ml
1/4 tsp 1.25 ml
1/2 tsp 2.5 ml
3/4 tsp 3.75 ml
1/4 fl oz 1 tsp 1/3 tbsp 5 ml
1/2 fl oz 3 tsp 1 tbsp 15 ml 15 cc
1 fl oz 6 tsp 2 tbsp 1/8 cup 30 ml 30 cc
2 fl oz 4 tbsp 1/4 cup 59 ml
2 2/3 fl oz 5 tbsp + 1 tsp 1/3 cup 79 ml
4 fl oz 8 tbsp 1/2 cup 118 ml
5 1/3 fl oz 10 tbsp + 2 tsp 2/3 cup 158 ml
6 fl oz 12 tbsp 3/4 cup 177 ml
7 fl oz 14 tbsp 7/8 cup 207 ml
8 fl oz 16 tbsp 1 cup 237 ml 1/2 pint
16 fl oz 32 tbsp 2 cups 473 ml 1 pint
32 fl oz 4 cups 946 ml .946 L 2 pints 1 quart
1000 ml 1 L 1.057 quarts
128 fl oz 3785 ml 3.78 L 8 pints 4 quarts 1 gallon

 

Sites & Books We Like

Most of these are available in the Apothecary. (* denotes favourites)

Aromatherapy

  • *Advanced Aromatherapy – Kurt Schnaubelt
  • *Aromatherapy for Health Professionals – Shirley Price & Len Price
  • *Hydrosols: The Next Aromatherapy – Suzanne Catty
  • The Aromatherapy Encyclopedia – Carol Schiller & David Schiller
  • *Medical Aromatherapy – Kurt Schnaubelt
  • The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy – Valerie Ann Worwood
  • The Art of Aromatherapy – Robert Tisserand
  • Aromatherapy an A-Z – Patricia Davis
  • The Aromatherapy Companion – Victoria Edwards
  • The Essential Chemistry for Safe Aromatherapy – Sue Clarke
  • *Aromatherpy for the Healthy Child – Valerie Ann Worwood
  • The Fragrant Pharmacy – Valerie Ann Worwood
  • The Aromatherapy Book – Jeanne Rose
  • 375 Essential Oils & Hydrosols – Jeanne Rose
  • Aroma – Mandy Aftel & Daniel Patterson

Flower Essences

  • *Flower Essence Repertory (FES) – Patricia Kaminski and Richard Katz
  • Bach Flower Remedies for Children – Barbara Mazzarella
  • The Encyclopedia of Bach Flower Therapy – Mechthild Scheffer

Beauty

  • *Awakening Beauty the Dr. Hauschka Way – Susan West Kurz
  • Natural Organic Hair & Skincare – Aubrey Hampton
  • *The Green Beauty Bible – Sarah Stacey & Josephine Fairley
  • Ageless Beauty – Liz Wilde
  • Herbs for Natural Beauty – Rosemary Gladstar
  • *The Truth About Beauty – Kat James
  • *Gorgeously Green – Sophie Uliano

Children’s Health

  • Children’s Health – Rosemary Gladstar
  • The Child Bearing Years – Susan Weed
  • *Aromatherpy for the Healthy Child – Valerie Ann Worwood

Create Your Own

  • *The Herbal Medicine Maker’s Handbook – James Green
  • *Organic Body Care Recipes – Stephanie Tourles
  • Making Aromatherpy Creams & Lotions – Donna Maria
  • *Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health – Rosemary Gladstar
  • Natural Foot Care – Stephanie Tourles
  • Naturally Healthy Hair – Mary Beth Janssen
  • Grow Your Own Drugs – James Wong

Natural Living

  • *The Naturally Clean Home – Karyn Siegal-Maier
  • *Gorgeously Green – Sophie Uliano
  • The Sacred Balance – David Suzuki
  • The Self Sufficient-ish Bible: An Eco-Living Guide for the 21st Century – Andy & Dave Hamilton
  • Aroma – Mandy Aftel & Daniel Patterson
  • The Edible Forest Garden, Vol. I & II – Dave Jacke
  • *Growing 101 Herbs that Heal – Tammi Hartung
  • A Child’s Garden – Molly Dannenmaier
  • How to Make a Forest Garden – Patrick Whitefield
  • *Creating the Prairie Xeriscape – Sara Williams

Perfume

  • *Essence & Alchemy – Mandy Aftel
  • Perfumes, Splashes & Colognes – Nancy Booth
  • Sense & Sensibilities – Mandy Aftel

Plant Medicine

  • *The Herbal Medicine Maker’s Handbook – James Green
  • The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety – Simon Mills & Kerry Bone
  • *Medical Herbalism – David Hoffman