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Herb Shop & Apothecary in Brooklyn

Nicholas Brooklyn is a family-owned, Black-owned apothecary and herb store in Brooklyn, at 1396 Fulton St, Bed-Stuy, NY 11216, open since 1974. We carry loose herbs and roots, teas, tonics and bitters, and sea moss. Open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 7 pm. Call (718) 858-4400. We ship nationwide.

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Herbs, teas and tonics on our shelves

Special House Blend (Neeta's Blend)Special House Blend (Neeta's Blend)$10.00Burdock RootBurdock Root$4.00Starwest Botanical Burdock Root C/S Organic (4oz)Starwest Botanical Burdock Root C/S Organic (4oz)$13.99Starwest Botanicals Dandelion Root C/SStarwest Botanicals Dandelion Root C/S$11.99Starwest Botanicals Organic Lavender Flowers Select 4ozStarwest Botanicals Organic Lavender Flowers Select 4oz$13.99Comfy Chamomile Tea, Organic Delightfully Relaxing Herbal Tea 1.7ozComfy Chamomile Tea, Organic Delightfully Relaxing Herbal Tea 1.7oz$5.99Organically Hip Hibiscus™ Tea - 24 Tea BagsOrganically Hip Hibiscus™ Tea - 24 Tea Bags$7.99Organic Peppermint TeaOrganic Peppermint Tea$5.99Soursop Bitters – Traditional Caribbean Herbal Blend | 16 ozSoursop Bitters – Traditional Caribbean Herbal Blend | 16 oz$20.00SEAMOSS ELDERBERRY - 16 OZSEAMOSS ELDERBERRY - 16 OZ$30.00Sea Moss from St. Lucia (Seamoss) 3.5ozSea Moss from St. Lucia (Seamoss) 3.5oz$15.00Purple Sea Moss from St.LuciaPurple Sea Moss from St.Lucia$20.00Stingless Bee HoneyStingless Bee Honey$65.00

What you will find at our herb shop

Start with our signature, the Special House Blend (Neeta’s Blend), an in-house creation named after our founder.

The herb shelves hold loose herbs and roots in sealed packs, such as burdock root anddandelion root, plus organic teas including chamomile, hibiscus and peppermint. Browse the full herbs and supplements and teas pages, and follow the steeping directions printed on each package.

Looking for something stronger than a cup of tea? See our tonics and bitters, including soursop bitters, and our sea moss. These are traditional products. None is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

New to herbs? Start with Monique Nicholas's post on 10 herbs every household should keep, then read how to make herbal tea at home. Or come in and ask. We have been answering these questions on Fulton Street since 1974.

Looking for essential oils? See our essential oils page, and for tea bags see our herbal teas page.

Visit Us

1396 Fulton St, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY 11216. Monday to Saturday 10 am to 7 pm, Sunday 12 pm to 7 pm. More on our visit page.

Good To Know

Herb shop in Brooklyn: Questions

Where can I find an herb store or apothecary in Brooklyn?

Nicholas Brooklyn at 1396 Fulton St in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is a Black-owned herb shop and apothecary, open since 1974. We are open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 7 pm. Walk-ins are welcome.

What kinds of herbs do you carry?

We carry loose herbs and roots, organic teas, tonics and bitters, and sea moss. Examples include burdock root, dandelion root, lavender flowers, and chamomile, hibiscus and peppermint teas. Stock changes, so check the shop pages or call us before you come for one particular item.

Do you ship herbs outside Brooklyn?

Yes. Nicholas Brooklyn ships nationwide, so you can order loose herbs, teas and tonics online and have them sent to you. Our shipping policy page has the rates and timing, so please read it before you place an order.

What is an apothecary?

An apothecary is a shop that sells herbs, teas and other traditional wellness products. Nicholas Brooklyn also sells books, incense and body oils. We explain how products are traditionally used, and we do not claim that any product treats or cures a condition.

Can your team help me choose an herb?

Yes. Our team is glad to explain how an herb is traditionally used and prepared. We are not medical professionals, so if you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication, please check with your doctor or pharmacist before trying any herb.

Do you sell sea moss?

Yes. We carry sea moss from St. Lucia, a purple sea moss, a liquid sea moss and sea moss with elderberry. Availability changes, so browse the sea moss page to see what is in stock today, or call the shop.