Q’uilla~Mit’a

Welcome to my virtual apothecary!
I am Chakana, the founder of Q’uilla~Mit’a Apothecary. Originally from La Paz, Bolivia, and now residing in Virginia, I am a Mestiza woman with Quechua and Guaraní ancestral roots. It is with deep honor and humility that I serve as a bridge between you and the sacred, healing powers of Pachamama’s herbal allies. Through my offerings, I invite you to connect with your health, your intentions, and your journey.

My herbal journey began in 2003 when I studied under Master Herbalist Don Juan Carlos in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Over the years, I deepened my knowledge through travels across South and North America, Spain, Italy, and Jamaica, working on farms and herbal gardens. In each of these sacred spaces, I cultivated a profound connection with the earth, the present moment, and the unseen forces that guide us.

In 2020, I graduated from the Green Comfort Herbal School in Washington, Virginia, earning my certification as an Apothecary and Herbal Medicine Practitioner., I am also a middle school teacher for students with intellectual disabilities, a devoted mother to two children and a fur baby, a community organizer, and a sacred space holder grounded in Andean ceremonies.

Q’uilla~Mit’a means “Offerings to the Moon” in the Quechua language, spoken by the Andean people of Abya Yala, Tawantinsuyu, Bolivia. This apothecary was born to create a space where I can share both my art and my medicine, and highlight other artists from across the globe.. Every product from Q’uill’a Mit’a is handmade with love, intention, and gratitude. We produce our small-batch remedies and organic herbal tea blends per customer request to ensure each creation is as unique as the person it is meant to support.

All Q’uilla~Mit’a products are crafted in harmony with the moon’s cycles. Each phase of the moon offers a distinct gift, reflected in the products' energy and properties. I ensure that every step of our creation process is intentional, clean, and aligned with the earth’s natural rhythms. All herbs are organic, sustainably grown for medicinal purposes, and sourced either from my garden or from trusted suppliers who share our commitment to quality and sustainability.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting this dream and my small business. Your presence in this journey is a blessing.

~Chakana

Mensaje en español 

Soy Chakana y quiero darle la mas calida bienvenida a este espacio. Creci en un ambiente donde el uso de hierbas medicinales era una practica comun. Mi primer contact formal con la fitoterapia fue en 2003 y desde entonces mi camino ha estado profundamente conectado con las plantas y sus propiedades curativas. En 2020 me gradue de la escuela Green Comfort Herbal School en Washington, Virginia. Soy madre, maestra de secundaria especializada en el apoyo a estudiantes con discapacidades intellectuales.

Me identifico como una mujer de ascendencia Quechua y Guaraní, y soy la fundadora, hierbera, artista, creadora y educadora de Q’uilla~Mit’a. Todos los productos de Q’uilla~Mit’a están elaborados en armonía con las fases de la luna, en un ambiente limpio, intencional y lleno de energía positiva. Las hierbas que utilizo son orgánicas y cultivadas específicamente con fines medicinales. Algunas crecen en mi propio hogar, mientras que otras provienen de proveedores de confianza que comparten mi compromiso con la calidad y la sostenibilidad.

Q’uilla~Mit’a significa "Ofrendas a la Luna", una expresión que proviene de la lengua Quechua de los pueblos de Abya Yala, Tawantinsuyu, Bolivia. Esta apotecaria nació con la intención de crear un espacio sagrado para compartir mi medicina y mi arte. Todos los productos de Q’uilla~Mit’a son elaborados a mano, con amor, intención y gratitud. Los productos se hacen en lotes pequeños, con mezclas de hierbas orgánicas preparadas bajo solicitud, para garantizar su frescura y efectividad.

Gracias de corazón por apoyar mi sueño y mi pequeño negocio. Tu apoyo es una bendición y me permite seguir compartiendo este hermoso camino.

~ Chakana

Disclaimer: All products are not FDA approved nor intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.