ABOUT MEIGEN
How We Began…
A common question that is often asked of me is, “What led me to become an herbalist and how was Magpie Apothecary born?”
The answer is really because of three ailments, all of which I think any mother or any woman can relate to: I desired a natural allergy relief, I needed to calm my restless legs during pregnancy, and I wanted to ease the teething symptoms in my baby. So it is there that I began my relationship with herbs.
For 5 years, I was self-taught through study and learning as needs arose within my family. Then I realized that I could actually go to school for herbalism! And so I began a formal herbal education; first acquiring a Family Herbalism certificate, then a certificate in Nutritional Herbalism.
Initially, this was as far as I intended to go when considering the needs of our ever-growing family; but after discussing with my husband the possibility of a degree in Clinical Herbalism, he encouraged me and I decided to go for it. Accomplishing this degree of education has allowed me the freedom, both ethically and morally, to treat those outside of my own family.
By God’s grace, being able to help so many people has been and continues to be one of the most fulfilling things I've ever done.
And so Magpie Apothecary was born in 2019! It has been established through local face-to-face interactions, social media and an e-commerce Etsy presence. Now, in fall of 2024, we have launched our very own website!
Meigen Bouman, Certifed Clinical & Family Herbalist
Creator of Magpie Apothecary
Why We Are Different…
Why is Magpie different from other herbal suppliers?
We are a Christian herbal company.
When we say this we mean that, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world and those who dwell there within.” Psalm 24:1
We have found that some Christians are afraid of herbalism, in that they’re afraid of using herbs for themselves and their family. Some of this knowledge has simply been lost over the generations and so many just genuinely “don’t know” about herbs.
RECLAIMING HERBALISM FOR HIS KINGDOM
Another common hindrance can be a perceived association of herbs with so-called pagan “spirituality” and mysticism.
As Christians, we ought not be letting the pagans lay claim to what is rightfully God’s creation and made for our good and to reflect his goodness and glory.
Further, many of us have simply been educated by the modern medical establishment which has labeled almost everything outside of their patented control to be unsafe or ‘quackery’. Allopathic medicine replaces what is good, true, and beautiful with chemicals that harm, cause dependency, or create innumerable adverse side effects.
God created us and He created the herbs, and both can be used to glorify Him. His herbs are our tools. There is no need to be afraid. We should RECLAIM the responsible use of herbs for the Glory of God!
It is so hard to find a Christian herbal company or Christian herbalist. While I do respect some other non-Christian herbalists, they do not have the understanding that God created us, and He created the herbs for us and to glorify Himself; meaning that their presuppositions about the herbal properties and their associated formulas could be skewed and in error.
Please support Christian companies whenever you can. Thank you and God Bless.
Psalm 104:14-15
He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth; And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart.
Galatians 6:10
As we therefore have opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
RANDOM FACTS ABOUT MY FAMILY…
We used to own a natural food store when we lived in South Dakota.
I have always wanted a black squirrel as a pet.
I grind wheat for bread and desserts.
I like to live simply, fish, garden, can food, crochet, & homeschool.
I love fall weather, soup, cats and kittens, freighters, and Thanksgiving.
My husband and I have 6 children with #7 on the way as of Fall 2024.
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Love this shop, tried this tincture per midwife and I am very happy with the taste and that I could find it at the little shop I adore so much! Always amazing quality!
- Shannon., Etsy Customer