Saint Charles Apothecary

Founded in 1886 by pharmacist Alfred Blumenthal, the pharmacy and its Offizin* in Vienna's Gumpendorfer Strasse, located between the popular Naschmarkt and the famous Mariahilferstrasse, is the historical centrepiece of Saint Charles. The historic apothecary cabinets from the time of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, which have been preserved to this day, are not only contemporary witnesses, but rather symbols of the combination of a centuries-old tradition with a modern lifestyle. In 2006, pharmacist Mag. pharm. Alexander Ehrmann took over the historic pharmacy and founded Saint Charles.

And with it a new and innovative understanding of how the tradition of pharmacy can be reinterpreted. In line with the spirit of holistic health, the natural cosmetics shop Cosmothecary, a small spa for treatments, an organic inn and a health centre for therapists were established alongside the pharmacy. Shortly afterwards, the Saint Charles Apotheke in Berlin was founded with pharmacist Sabine Zeeck.

Based on the teachings of traditional European medicine, the company relies on the healing power of nature and the local herbal world. In the areas of natural cosmetics, aromatherapy and herbal medicine, Saint Charles now offers a wide range of around 400 products for holistic well-being. The company was born out of a passion for reinterpreting ancient knowledge.