Southern Appalachian Herbs

Southern Appalachian Herbs

The Southern Appalachian Herbal Podcast is about Medicinal Herbalism, Wildcrafting, Growing Herbs, Making Herbal Medicine, life in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Homesteading and living off the land, by a traditional Southern man. Blog: southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com Email: southernappalachianherbs@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/support.

Episodes

August 17, 2025 30 mins
Today, we discuss the medicinal use of three plants, Nandina or Heavenly Bamboo, Oputntia or Prickly Pear Cactus and Physocarpus opulifolius, Eastern Ninebark.  All of these plants are very potent medicinally and often considered to be weeds.  I particularly like Prickly Pear Cactus because it could not only save your life but is one of my favorite wild foods!


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Today, we discuss the medicinal use of three interesting shrubs, Lyonia or Staggerbush, Manfreda or Rattlesnake Master, and Myrica, wax myrtle or bayberry. These plants have a fascinating history of use in everything from snake bites to fevers, colds and flus, to hallucinogenic beers and colonial candles! 


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August 3, 2025 62 mins
Today, we discuss the medicinal use of Club Moss or Lycopodium.  It is a very interesting, powerful and mysterious herb,


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Tune of the week: Shake That Thing
My version of Papa Charlie Jackson's "Shake That Thing".... more John Hurt influenced, really. Papa Charlie was a huge star in the 20s. He played a 6 string banjo/guitar and did...
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July 27, 2025 34 mins
Today, we discuss the medicinal use of Privett and Honeysuckle.  We also discuss corn and Filipino food.

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Tune of the week: Railroad Bill on Guitar
This is my version of Mrs. Etta Baker's classic "Railroad Bill". This is a buckdance tune. It is very rhythmic and meant for dancing. It is a fun tune to play and it has a few little tri...
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July 21, 2025 18 mins
Today, we discuss the medicinal use Leucothoe and Lindera. This is a short episode because I am recovering from dental surgery, infection and an intestinal virus..... it has been a fun week!

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July 13, 2025 36 mins
Today, we discuss the medicinal use of a very poisonous, but very beautiful plant. We also discuss Kerria japonica, or Japanese-rose.


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Tune of the week: One Dime Blues
This is my version of Etta Baker's "One Dime Blues". It is a good introduction to her picking style. It isn't very difficult, but is sounds great!
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July 6, 2025 41 mins
In this episode I interview Tyler Riggin of Unicorn Bitters.  This is a fantastic product!  Check out unicornbitters.store

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Tune of the week: Sliding Delta
This is my version of Mississippi John Hurt's "Sliding Delta". I first learned this one from Doc Watson, but his version was a little different. But, John Hurt never seems to hav...
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June 29, 2025 61 mins
In this episode I tell you about the medicinal uses of Juniper.  This very common tree/shrub is among our most useful medicinal herbs and is also great as a food. Juniper is one of the essentials!

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Tune of the week: Corrina Corrina
This is my version of the Mississippi Sheiks' "Corrina Corrina". It is a classic blues tune, recorded ...
June 22, 2025 42 mins
In this episode I tell you about the medicinal uses of Holly.  This beautiful shrub or tree is widespread and has tons of lore and legends surrounding it, and is also one of my favorite woods to carve.  The medicinal uses will surprise you!

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Tune of the week: Sittin' On Top of the World
This is my version of the Mississippi Sheiks' ...
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June 15, 2025 53 mins
In this episode I tell you about the medicinal uses of Saint John's Wort.  This is one of the most useful, essential, storied and fascinating herbs in history.

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Tune of the week: Got The Blues and I Can't Be Satisfied
My version of Mississippi John Hurt's "I Got The Blues and I Can't Be Satisfied". It is a fairly simple tune in the ...
June 8, 2025 40 mins
In this episode I tell you about the medicinal uses of hydrangea, an interesting business idea and why I'm going to have to have dental surgery.

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Tune of the week: Deep River Blues
My version of "Deep River Blues" - this is a classic Delmore Brothers song that I learned from Doc Watson. BTW, when I was discussing the chords I meant ...
In this episode I tell you about the edible uses of wintergreen, wisteria and yucca, and the medicinal uses of huckleberry.

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Tune of the week: Spike Driver Blues
My version of "Spike Driver Blues" by Mississippi John Hurt. Lesson at the end.
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In this episode I tell you about the edible uses of wild strawberry and creasy greens, and the medicinal use of galax (surprisingly) and wintergreen.

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Tune of the week: Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad
This is my version of Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad in a closed D position. This really shows the potential of this way of playing ...
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In this episode I tell you about the edible and medicinal uses of some of my favorite edible plants, and the medicinal uses of one of the most beautiful of American plants.

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Tune of the week: Fishing Blues
This is my version of "Fishing Blues" by Ragtime Texas Henry Tomas, Taj Mahall, Doc Watson, etc. Everyone does it their own way ...
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In this episode I tell you about the edible and medicinal uses of three very interesting plants. Some of these are going to really surprise you!

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Tune of the week: My Creole Belle
I play my version of Mississippi John Hurt's "My Creole Belle", show you how to play the tune and give a little history about the song and Creole culture....
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In this episode I tell you about four interesting plants.  The first two are edible and medicinal.  The second two are medicinal... but one is very poisonous!  

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Tune of the week: Stranger Blues
This is my version of "Stranger Blues", also known as "New Stranger Blues" or "Poor Stranger Blues". I believe the song was originally done...
In this episode I tell you about two great edible plants for spring foraging.  Watercress, especially, is one you have to try at least once. It is delicious and has a somewhat sophisticated taste.  Waterleaf is very mild. Then, we discuss Bush Honeysuckle as a medicinal herb.

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Tune of the week: Make Me Down A Pallet On Your Floor
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In this episode I tell you about a recent experiment with a very dangerous herb that was necessary for severe pain.  I also discuss two wild edible and two interesting medicinal plants.

Tune of the week: Since I Laid My Burdens Down
Happy Easter everyone! Today I play one of Mississippi John Hurt's gospel songs, "Since I Laid My Burdens Down". It is great song, that will likely sound familiar. It also gives us insight into his unique...
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In this episode I discuss two wild edible plants and a medicinal plant.  The first, Trailing Arbutus, is somewhat rare, but you might consider growing it. The second, Twisted Stalk is very abundant where I live. And the medicinal, Hawthorn is super abundant and one of the most important of all medicinal herbs.

Tune of the week: Hesitation Blues
I play my version of "Hesitation Blues" and give a bit of a lesson on the history of the t...
In this episode I discuss two wild edible plants and a medicinal plant, that are very tasty and have a rich history. I also discuss youtube, facebook and censorship that suppressed information on herbal medicine over the past few years.

Tune of the week: My version of Elizabeth Cotten's "Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie"..... I think I learned this one from Doc Watson, but it may have Jerry Garcia.... not sure, but everything got mixed toget...
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