Southern Appalachian Herbs

This is a special edition of the Southern Appalachian Herbs Podcast. The Herbal Entrepreneur Conference will begin March 20. This event will be free to watch from March 20-26. More than 30 herbalists will discuss how to start and run a successful herbal related business. I will be presenting on how to make a living as an author (herbal or otherwise), and especially self-publishing. For more inform...

In this episode, I introduce my new book, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Bitter Herbs. I also discuss Jethro Kloss, who was very important to American herbalism. Read about my new book, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Bitter Herbs: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-encyclopedia-of-bitter-medicina.html Available for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V3WCJM5 Read...

In this episode, I discuss Herbal Medicine in the Protestant era, from the Reformation through colonial America, German Folk Medicine, French Herbalism, Eull Gibbons and hippies. Read about my new book, Christian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.html Available for purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09P7R...

In this episode, I discuss the legendary doctor and alchemist, Paracesus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim. He was a figure of great controversy, who turned the world on its head and revolutionized medicine. He was also a devout Christian, trained in Monastic Medicine and German Folk Medicine. I also discuss the war in Ukraine and moral relativism. Read about my new book, Christian Medicine, Hi...

In this episode, I discuss the fascinating and colorful history of pre-and early Christian Herbal Medicine... from Ancient Egypt to the Ashkenazi Jews, the Greeks and Romans, Monastic Medicine, the Benedictines and development of European herbalism in the Middle Ages. Read about my new book, Christian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-h...

In this episode, I briefly discuss. herbs that can be used for frostbite and chilblains. Then, I really get into discussing gardening methods and several of my favorite gardening books. I discuss Bio-Intensive Gardening, explain Biodynamic Gardening and how it is different, Organic Gardening, Square Foot Gardening, Companion Planting, Ruth Stout's Deep Mulch Method, Back to Eden Gardening, Plantin...

In this episode, I discuss herbs for Kidney and Bladder Stones, Bladder and Urinary Tract Infections and Cystitis.... and a bit on gardening, Latin and why I prefer certain social media sites. Read about my new book, Christian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.html Available for purchase on Amazon: www.amazon...

In this episode, I discuss herbs for diarrhea and why herbalists use a bit of Latin. Read about my new book, Christian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.html Available for purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09P7RNCTB Read about my new other book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture...

In this episode, I discuss herbs for fevers and a bit of interesting history.. Read about my new book, Christian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.html Available for purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09P7RNCTB Read about my new other book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture Peopl...

In this episode, I discuss herbs for Stress, Anxiety and High Blood Pressure. This is a broad category of herbs that includes, sedatives, cardiotonics, diuretics, hypnotics, adaptogens, etc... and if you use them, maybe one day you can attain hillbilly zen... aka, being as laid back as me! Read about my new book, Christian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.c...

In this episode, I discuss herbs for venomous bites and stings and the dangers of "Group Think". Read about my new book, Christian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.html Available for purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09P7RNCTB Read about my new other book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and...

In this episode, I discuss my new book, Christian Herbal Medicine, History and Practice. In this book, I answer the question of "Is Herbal Medicine Christian?" by explaining 2,000 years or so of the history of Christian Herbal Medicine, and the herbs used. Then, I discuss how to use herbs for animal bites and scratches. And, I tell a story about one of the last life lessons my grandfather taught m...

In this episode, I discuss herbs for insect issues - herbs to repel mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, etc,, herbs to treat insect bites and stings, herbs for worms and other parasites... herbal bug sprays that are more effective than DEET and an herbal formula that can also be used as a deodorant or antiperspirant that won't cause cancer (unlike the ones you are probably using).... I also explain the rath...

In this episode, I discuss herbs for eye issues, and I tell a story about spending Christmas Eve with the Hicks family who taught me Herbal Medicine.... the lessons of a true old fashioned Christmas and the things that really matter. Read about my new book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-...

In this episode, I discuss using herbs for sore throats primarily, but also, oysters, pine for wounds and several things. Read about my new book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.html Also available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25 Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/sout...

This is the second episode about herbs that can help with COVID. This episode is mainly on herbs for lung support and issues. Antibiotic herbs are also discussed as a follow up to last week's episode on antiviral herbs. Read about my new book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.html...

In light of the new COVID variant, I discuss antiviral herbs. This is a very important episode, based on the chapter on antiviral herbs in my new book. I hope you will share this podcast with friends and family - it may save lives. There is a lot of information and I will provide the show notes on my blog. Read about my new book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People:...

In this episode I discuss herbs that help heal rashes, the Primrose family of herbs, foraging for rose hips and scavenging for pumpkins. Read about my new book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.html Also available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25 Podcast: https://www.spreake...

In this episode I discuss herbs that help heal burns, talk a bit about collard greens, persimmons and wild mushrooms, then get into pipsissewa and Indian Pipe.. an herb we always called ghost pipe... then I have an idea for entrepreneurs who may want to make a responsible living working with rare plants. Read about my new book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: ht...

In this episode I discuss herbs that help heal bruises, sprains and tissue damage. I discuss Swedish Bitters and the Heath Family of plants. Read about my new book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.html Also available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25 Podcast: https://www.spr...

This is episode, I discuss my recent interview on the UndergroudnUSA podcast with Frank Salvato, wild quinine and herbs that help heal wounds. Read about my new book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.html Also available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25 Podcast: https://www.s...

This is the one year anniversary of my podcast... and I talked about herbs to disinfect wounds, great medicinal dips and salad dressings, the Birch family,... but I also just laid it out.. I could not be politically correct any longer. Let's Go Brandon ! Read about my new book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10...

In this episode, I discuss herbs used to stop bleeding and the Oak/Beech family of trees, which are very useful as medicinal herbs. Read about my new book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.html Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbs Blog: https://southern...

In this episode I announce my new book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People! This is the essential book for our times. Order it and read about it here: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.html Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/support .

In this episode, I discuss the medicinal use of several common trees. Trees are often overlooked as medicinal herbs, but these trees can reduce fevers, help with colds, flu, worms, arthritis, muscle pain and much more. I also talk a little about my new book, which will be released later this week! Read about my new book, Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide: htt...