Southern Appalachian Herbs

In this episode, I discuss the Ginseng, Aralia and Smilax families of herbs. This includes Sarsaparilla, long valued medicinally, for endurance and sexual health. These are all adaptogens, powerful herbs that may be more precious than gold or as common as weedy briars. Understanding and identifying these herbs means finding tremendous value among your weeds. Read about my new book, Look Up: The Me...

In this episode, I discuss the bounty for Fall foraging. It is a great time to harvest wild food! Read about my new book, Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/06/paypal-safer-easier-way-to-pay-online.html Click here to read about The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogs...

In this episode, I discuss the Everlasting and Honeysuckle families of herbs, which include some good lung and anti-viral herbs... somehow wander into topics as diverse as censorship, punk rock, outlaw country , the Atlanta Braves and fishing... it is always an adventure! Read about my new book, Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide: https://southernappalachianhe...

In this episode, I discuss herbs for high blood pressure, the importance of herbal preparedness and the Dandelion family of herbs. Read about my new book, Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/06/paypal-safer-easier-way-to-pay-online.html Click here to read about The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle: https...

In this episode, I discuss the importance of being able to identify wild plants for emergency herbal medicine. I also discuss a remarkable herbal discovery, a plant called Coleus. Read about my new book, Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/06/paypal-safer-easier-way-to-pay-online.html Click here to read about...

In this episode, I discuss the Chamomile Family, which includes Yarrow, Wormwood, Chrysanthemum, Tansy and several other very useful herbs. This is one of the most useful and easy to find families of herbs... some of which have some truly amazing properties. Read about my new book, Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.c...

In this episode, I discuss the Basswood/Lime and Violet Families and their herbal use. I also discuss current events, all the bad news about the virus, and why things are not as bad as they seem on the news. Read about my new book, Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/06/paypal-safer-easier-way-to-pay-online.ht...

In this episode, I discuss the Laurel family of herbs, which are both very useful and soothing herbs. There will be a few surprises in this one.... Read about my new book, Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/06/paypal-safer-easier-way-to-pay-online.html Click here to read about The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johan...

In this episode, I discuss the Laurel family of herbs - Cinnamon, Bay, Sassafras, Spice Bush and Avocado. These are among the most legendary, storied and medicinally useful herbs. I also have a bit of a rant on current events and discuss the enigmatic genius, Paracelsus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim! Read about my new book, Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's...

In this episode I discuss how to Identify and use Monarda/Bee Balm/Bergamot, Saint John's Wort and Yarrow. Read about my new book, Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/06/paypal-safer-easier-way-to-pay-online.html Click here to read about The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle: https://southernappalachianhe...

In this episode I discuss how to Identify and use the The Witch Hazel, Nettles, Purslane and Buckwheat Families of Herbs. These are all both useful medicinal herbs and most are very edible. Read about my new book, Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/06/paypal-safer-easier-way-to-pay-online.html Click here to r...

In this episode, I interview herbalist and homeopath, Torey Lee about the medicinal uses of seaweed. Did you know that seaweed is being studied for use in preventing COVID-19 infection? I didn't. Seaweed also helps with diabetes, high cholesterol and even cancer. This is a very interesting interview! Read about my new book, Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide:...

In this episode, I discuss wild ginger, Dutchman's Pipe, Barberry, Oregon Grape, Poppies and Bleeding Hearts. Lots of info in a short show... and happy Independence Day, everyone! Buy my new book: https://py.pl/d1YsC Read about Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/06/paypal-safer-easier-way-to-pay-online.html D...

In this episode, I discuss the medicinal uses of trees and my new book on medicinal trees. Trees are among our most powerful medicinal herbs, but rarely mentioned. Buy my new book: https://py.pl/d1YsC Read about Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/06/paypal-safer-easier-way-to-pay-online.html My new ebay store...

"Summertime, and the living is easy, catfish are jumpin' and the cotton is high"... that is the way Doc Watson used to sing it. This show is all about foraging for wild edible and medicinal plants that are in season. I also discuss my favorite books on foraging and wildcrafting. Don't forget about my new book: The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle. Click this link to buy the book now: https:/...

In this episode, after a bit of a rant on current events.... I discuss how to identify the many members of the Mustard and Rose Families and use them for food and medicine. These are easy to identify and grow most everywhere. Don't forget about my new book: The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle. Click this link to buy the book now: https://py.pl/V0HDe Click here to read about the book: https:...

In this episode, we explore the mints... how to identify and and use them. There are some surprises in this family! Don't forget about my new book: The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle. Click this link to buy the book now: https://py.pl/V0HDe Click here to read about the book: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/05/announcing-new-book-herbs-and-weeds-of.html Info on Botany In...

In this episode, I discuss the buttercups, from Aconite to Goldenseal, Anemone and everything in between. This family of herbs contains several of our most powerful and useful herbs, as well as, several poisonous ones. I also have a bit of a rant on current events. Don't forget about my new book: The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle. Click this link to buy the book now: https://py.pl/V0HDe C...

In this episode, I discuss allergies and how to use herbs to prevent them or treat the symptoms. This show covers a lot of information and I'd bet most anyone will find something useful in it. You will never look at a mimosa tree or ragweed the same way again! Don't forget about my new book: The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle. Click this link to buy the book now: https://py.pl/V0HDe Click...

In this episode, I discuss the medicinal herbal value of grasses. Several grasses are powerful and surprising herbs! The pic is from Caddyshack, BTW... "so, I've got that going for me, which is nice." Here is a link to the grass notes: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/05/notes-from-medicinal-grasses-podcast.html The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle. Click this link to buy t...

In this episode, I discuss the Thistles and their many uses as food and medicine. Too often thought of as weeds, they are easily found and very good for health.... tasty, too! The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle. Click this link to buy the book now: https://py.pl/V0HDe Click here to read about the book: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/05/announcing-new-book-herbs-and-weed...

Announcing my new book, co-authored with Jolanta Wittib, The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle. Click this link to buy the book now: https://py.pl/V0HDe Click here to read about the book: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/05/announcing-new-book-herbs-and-weeds-of.html Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/supp...

Many of the flowers grown ornamentally have medicinal uses - some are very important herbs. Your herb garden can be ornamental, and you ornamental flowers can be medicinal! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/support .

In this episode, we continue our discussion on herbs to help with pain. Discussed are: Spasmodic muscle pain – Skullcap, Viburnum/cramp bark, valerian, linden, ferns Muscle and joint inflammation – turmeric with pepper, cod liver oil, linden, astringents, ferns, jeffersonia/twin leaf Varicose veins – horse chestnut/buckeye Digestive – cramping: chamomile, mallow, clove, calamus, fleabane. Gas: fen...

In part 1 of this episode, I discuss the nature and types of pain, herbs to replace NSAIDs, herbs for migraines, tension headaches and sinus headaches, stiff neck, sore lungs, eyes, ears sinuses and throat, skin inflammation, bruises and sprains, muscle strains and soreness, and spasmodic muscle pain. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--...