The custom tea blend, red root tincture, and the Jafr square i received are of the highest quality and i could not be happier. He listened to my concerns carefully and extended valuable insight other practitioners of any sort cannot offer. It is evident he puts a lot of attention and soul into his craft. He is a phenomenal clinical herbalist and devoted Sufi with a passion for helping others ❤️ I highly recommend him and his offerings!

Talal has been a trusted source for my herbal medicine needs for many years. Be it tinctures to balance my system and digestion, an awesome hair oil, or recommendations on how to supplement, the apothecary has been a well-rounded ally that I recommend to my friends.

I connected with the Apothecary about 2 years ago. I was having really bad depression and with just a tea blend and some Shilajit, a slow shift was starting. Thanks for everything Talal, you’ve helped pull me out of a very bad moment in my life.

Discovering Talal Al-Hamad was a turning point in my journey towards holistic healing. Talal's multifaceted expertise in natural healing modalities is nothing short of inspirational. His unique east meets west approach to imbalances and diseases has not only been effective but has also provided a sense of empowerment and connection to the natural world.

Talal's background, spanning traditional Western Herbalism, Islamic & Unani medicine, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and more, showcases his dedication to understanding the depths of holistic healing. His story of personal transformation and pursuit of herbal medicine resonates deeply, highlighting his passion and commitment to finding true balance and well-being.

What sets Talal apart is his relentless pursuit of knowledge, from formal education at a herbal college to intense self-study and mentorship under renowned practitioners worldwide. His ability to weave together insights from various traditions into a coherent and effective healing practice is remarkable. His contributions to reviving and promoting Islamic/Arabic & Unani medicine in the West are invaluable, making him a pivotal figure in the holistic health community.

As someone who has benefited from Talal's expertise, I can attest to the profound impact his guidance has had on my health and understanding of holistic wellness. His innovative techniques and personalized treatment protocols demonstrate his genuine care for his clients' well-being.

To Talal, thank you for your unwavering dedication to healing and for sharing your vast knowledge and passion with us. Your work truly embodies the essence of holistic health, and I am deeply grateful for the positive changes you've helped bring into my life.

I found Talal right as I was learning what herbalism was. As a budding herbalist it was exciting to learn from someone who gets to the point and is filled with vibrant positivity. He brings a knowledge above and beyond what you see out there from many different modalities. He gives you the tools to go out and run with the possibilities. You are definitely in good hands both learning and seeking help. He has nothing but empathy and compassion. 10 out of 10 recommend

I am a budding herbalist and had the privilege of learning from Talal. He is truly knowledgeable, insightful, and intuitive in his practice. There is no doubt in my mind that you will be in good hands should you seek their help with anything from improving your lifestyle to alleviating a plethora of ailments. His recommendations are top tier as a reflection of his experience and deep understanding of herbalism across several modalities. If you are an herbalist looking for a mentor, a client looking for alternative therapies, or simply hoping to have a better understanding of how to maintain a healthy lifestyle I would 11/10 recommend seeking Talal’s services!

I am beyond blown away by the quality and the effectiveness of Talal's products. I have gone to many different naturopaths over the years, spent more money on herbal products from multiple different brands and types than I care to admit. Nothing compares to the work Talal is doing.
The small batch work directly done by a herbalist is beyond important. Talal has his eyes directly on the herbs unlike the nonsense that is happening with big brands, who are using fillers and many of their products don't actually contain the herbs listed on the ingredients. Talal uses only the highest quality of herbs and I'll never waste my money a brand name again.
I had terrible acid reflux which I made multiple lifestyle and diet changes, finally caved in taking prescription medications of multiple different classes, only for everything to get worse. I had lost 10% of my body weight being unable to eat or digest normally. With Talal's help my pain is completely gone and my digestion is approaching normal again. I am starting to get my life back after months of fatigue and pain. I am completely blown away, having tried different herbal formulas given to me by my acupuncturist and none of them worked. Talal's products changed everything and I noticed the difference right away. I highly, highly, highly recommend his work.

I just wanted to share a few words on Talal and Urban Apothcary ~ Since I was first initiated into learning about plant medicine years ago, I have been informed by Talal and his integrity and dedication to his work. Through UA, I am always able to source medicine that I know arrives from reputable sources with much quality, love, and care. I highly recommend his services all around!

When the doctors couldn't recommend anything to support my dad through chemo, I had to go to somebody that could.
Talal recommended a concoction of herbal remedies, supplements and mushrooms that helped my dad breeze through his chemo without side effects. Despite having to have his bladder removed, the "rare" tumor also seemed to have disappeared.

As a holistic nutritionist, my knowledge extends only so far. Talal is somebody I trust wholeheartedly, and respect not only for his extensive knowledge on the most complex of issues, but the amount of care he shows care via quick responses
and thoroughly researched recommendations.

I've also tried a lot of products and they don't even come close to his level of potency.

Thank you so much for all that you do,
Jess

Very knowledgeable. Gives great classes and has high quality products.

I recently bought several items from Talal.
I purchased some myrrh and boswellia for burning, some lung tea, and a myswak tooth brush.
I just finally got to burn the resins, and they are so powerful!! The amazing scent filled my home quite quickly, and they burned very hot with a really potent aroma. Much more potent than anything I used to get from New Age shops. I had to put out my charcoal because it was billowing with scent within minutes, and I only needed to burn them for a short time.
I have yet to try to lung tea, but the myswak tooth brush definitely makes my teeth feel very clean.
I will update when I try the tea.
Definitely will be returning for resins and herbs! Highly recommend.

I have ordered many products with Urban Apothecary. What can I say …
1. Some of the best tinctures that I had pleasure to use for my self and my clients
2. Flagship product- Hair Oil - is far and beyond exceeded any expectation I had, quickly removes scalp issues and makes your hair lively and very manageable. It’s an Absolute MUST HAVE in your hair treatment kit
3. Talal is one of the most genuine people that I had pleasure to meet in my life and the amount of respect I have for him is far and beyond what can be expressed by words in this review
4. Do I recommend Urban Apothecary?! Absolutely, unquestionably, unequivocally!!!

I cannot even express my gratitude enough about my experience with The Urban Apothecary.

My mother has been suffering with chronic lung infections that allopathic medicine has failed to adequately treat and diagnose for nearly 15 years. No treatments have worked. As soon as the protocol was received the natural medicines that The Urban Apothecary provided, her usually debilitating infection cleared right up.

I myself was suffering from a sudden bout of terribly painful mastitis, and even breathing and moving was causing severe pain and one dose of a tincture, and one cup of tea from The Urban Apothecary cleared it right up within 30 mins, I felt great again.

No negative side effects. Excellent results. Amazing professional service.

10000% recommend.

Top knowledge, service, products, and expertise. 12/10 reccoemnd!

My favourite thing about The Urban Apothecary(TUA) is that everything is sustainably sourced! I have purchased novelty items from them not normally found in stores, without the worry of supporting ecocide or slavery. Quite the opposite, in fact, TUA searches out those sources which support humanitarian and environmental efforts. This medical herbalist can be trusted to provide you with the most ethical service and products!

I was suffering for two years with digestion, liver and acidity issues and exhausted all avenues. Talal took 1.5 initial assessment and came back with a plan. He is thorough in determining the root causes of aliments. The tinctures and herbal teas he prepared for me have healed all my issues and I’m almost at the end of my treatment. I cannot say enough about his professionalism, care and quality of remedies prepared especially for my aliments. I’m so grateful to have found him.

An exemplary and brilliant herbalist, Talal really knows his stuff. His varied background of studies provide a broad spectrum of healing knowledge. You can trust that he'll do well by you.

Talal is warm, friendly and knowledgeable on his hand made herbal remedies and products. He is a pleasure to deal with and the quality of his oils are superb! He is also a talented herbalist and loves the art of medicine making

I’ve had the pleasure of going on a Herb Walk with Talal through High Park and I’ve never felt more comforted by someone’s knowledge like this before. I’ve very recently become interested in herbalism and coming across Talal was in perfect alignment. Talal was so receptive to our questions, and took his time going through these individual plants with us. Going through the park with him, it’s very clear that he knows exactly what he’s talking about, through his many years of full time practise. I recommend that anyone who wants to learn more about this realm go directly to Talal for your needs and inquiries!

There's other herbalists out there, sure. For me, there is only The Urban Apothecary!
The knowledge, product quality, and social responsibility demonstrated by Talal and team is unparalleled. How they managed to do all this and still keep prices affordable boggles the mind. Keep up the great work, I recommend you to all my friends and community!

Unfortunately I was dealing with some issues while abroad and unable to purchase because of restrictions due to international mail. Talal was kind enough to answer some of my questions. This was very much appreciated! Highly recommend!

I’m a fan of Talal’s upfront and clear advice as well as enthusiasm for health and natural therapies. I’ve enjoyed a stress free feed of down to earth information that is offered in a realistic and non pushy manner. 👌

Herbs shipped very fast and were very high quality! Talal knows his stuff.

listened to virtual talk and I was informed of many islamic herbal medicines took away knowledge.

Amazing customer's service, always prompt and you can tell he ACTUALLY cares about his client's well being. Always thoroughly impressed with the knowledge that is shared, and always walk away feeling better equipped to deal with whatever issue I have on hand.

Ranging from water kefir grains, to herbal blends, to teas...this place has you covered.

Talal seems so knowledgeable. He does his homework!

The medicinal plant walk offered by Talal was very in-depth and so informative! Talal’s wisdom is magnified by his passion for what he does! My kids were welcome to attend and Talal was great with them! A wonderful mentor to the younger generation! The Urban Apothecary is now the one and only for any of my herbal medicine needs and inquiries!

Talal is one of the most knowledgeable yet humble health practitioner I know and having been on a journey towards better health for years, I've met quite a lot of people.
He listens to you and your issue wholeheartedly and holistically, which not only makes his diagnosis more precise and his solutions more effective but also makes you feel listened to and cared for. This attitude is unfortunately lacking in so many other health practitioners that it is a delight to finally have found someone like that.

Very informative plant walk & beautiful park location (worth seeing and you could easily spend an few more hours). i attended in August and enjoyed it. I picked up some pointers and already digging into nettle tea & sauteed dandelion greens. Plants are life.

After having several unexplained health issues and nearly trying everything else from expensive integrative medicine to naturopath, I decided to take it back to nature and give Urban Apothecary a try. From the very beginning of my treatment Talal has had an ethical energy in his approach. He is very knowledgeable and precise in his diagnostic techniques. It is clear that he is a lifelong learner, who is very well versed in a diverse healing approach. I walked into his office only being able to tolerate 5 foods without reactions, thanks to Talal's expertise and tinctures I can finally have a rainbow of healthy variety in my diet. It has been a life altering journey for me to discover the power of his tinctures and working with Talal's healing intuition and suggestions.

Talal is awesome. He is very knowledge. I love his practical non judgement approach to helping out. Talal prepares healthy tinctures for me my husband and my dog. He is consistently answering emails. and truly it supportive.

Talal is one of the good guys. His knowledge base in healing arts is epic. We are so lucky to have him in Ontario !

Knowledge balanced with passion and care!!

Talal is a fountain of knowledge and an exceptional herbalist. He is on an endless quest to source the best available, actively involved in educating at all levels and areas with the herbalist field.
This is not an occupation for Talal but a calling. He is caring, supportive and encouraging.
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and dealing with Talal and have no hesitation in referring him.
It is a relief to have found this rare individual to whom you can trust in placing your health in his care.
Thank you Talal for all you do!

Talal is a natural herbalist with intense knowledge of herbal procurement, processing and appropriate application. He is very supportive, I am grateful for Talal as he has helped me to develop my interest and studies in natural herbalism. I wish him all the best.

I spoke on the phone with Mr. Talal in regards to medicinal herbs for women's health in Africa and he was a great help! I was so surprised at how knowledgeable he was, he was able to answer all of my questions, even giving me plants specific to the continent!

So grateful for his expertise, it will definitely help me further my ideas! Not only that but I think I have found a new curiosity for medicinal herbs.Thanks again:)

I took a class here and it was wonderful. Talal is fantastic and chalk full of super useful information.

Talal is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about what he does. His enthusiasm is engaging and his care is genuine. I really enjoy learning things from him. I'm glad he is located in the G.T.A.

If you are looking for an herbalist to help you heal deeply at a physical, emotional and spiritual level – Talal is your herbalist. I am deeply grateful for his expertise, his kindness and compassion. He truly looks at the whole person and understands his client.

It is only after working with Talal that I came to the realization how much anxiety, depression and trauma was affecting my physical health (and vice versa). Through herbal medicine and lifestyle changes (nutrition, exercise, meditation and various healing methods) there has been so much change!

The herbs helped me in physical ways – better sleep, improved digestion, gut health and skin, more physical energy, and reduced pain.

Mentally and cognitively it helped with lifting brain fog, improving my attention and memory.

Even more powerful for me was the emotional healing and clearing of past trauma. Through herbs I was able to feel emotions that were deeply buried and was supported to gently release them.

Thanks to Talal - I feel I am returning to who I was 10 plus years ago – a happier, funnier, more expressive and lighter Avdeep. I am returning to enjoying things in life – that I never realized I had stopped enjoying. I am returning to doing day-to-day tasks in the ways I did them years ago.

I am standing up for myself and speaking up more. I am more aware of my feelings. I have more of an open heart.

The changes I have experienced through herbs have been like none other – some obvious, some subtle, some immediate, some gradual – yet all so powerful. They have changed my life. They have given me back my life. They have given ME back.

I am super grateful to you, Talal!

I've heard Talal described as a "fountain of knowledge", and I've found it to be so true. My health is quite complex: Ehlers-Danlos, endometriosis, MCAS, narcolepsy, bipolar, gastroparesis, this list goes on ... I came in barely eating, barely walking, hell, barely breathing.

Talal took my hard-to-pinpoint situation urgently and with care, offering immediate, comprehensive treatment with short and long term goals. In 3 days, I had a chronic infection clear up! With the help of superior quality tinctures and teas, and endless patience for my million questions, I am getting so much better.

It's been about two weeks or so since I've seen Talal, and I've already doubled the amount of foods I can tolerate! My mood is stabilizing, my sleep is restoring ... I'm healing, not just improving.

If you have a highly unusual, chronic case, and if you're ULTRA sensitive like me, I especially recommend coming here. Sometimes it's necessary to play with dosages and combinations, and Talal really understands and respects that.

Thank you to The Urban Apothecary for giving me strength, and thank you for giving me hope.

Warm and welcoming, knowledgeable and generous. An excellent experience all-around! Looking forward to exploring herbal medicine more with The Urban Apothecary!

I had the pleasure of attending a herbal medicine tasting that used tinctures from this place and I was delighted! So much beautiful information that my mind and body just soaked up! I can't wait to build my own collection. Keep it up!

I have received my order from Canada to the U.S. and had no problems. I want to give a SHOUT OUT to my Hommie/Holistic Guru T! You ROCK MAN! You take extra care of everything just to get it all right and I can't wait to get off all the pills and return to your clean care. I take 8 meds a day now. Some 3x's a day so, The Urban Apothecary is DEFINITELY the way to go. I can't wait! <3 Much Love! *PEACE*