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.

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June 14, 2026 73 mins
Steve and I discuss a large variety of herbs.

Herbs that Heal
(Catholic) Home Remedies to Forage and Grow
by Judson CarrollStephen Cunningham
https://sophiainstitute.com/product/herbs-that-heal/?oid=853&affid=281


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Baby Quit Your Low Down Ways
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By special request, I discuss the medicinal properties of tobacco, most of which are topical.  Tobacco is a powerful herb that can be both useful and very toxic. Care and common sense must be exercised.  And, while I do not advocate its recreational use, it is by no means a bad or evil plant.  God made everything and declared it "good." While anything may be misused, nothing in nature should be demonized because of i...
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Steve and I discuss herbs for allergies, and natural fertilizers that you can make at home.  We also get into soil remediation and all kinds of stuff!

Herbs that Heal
(Catholic) Home Remedies to Forage and Grow
by Judson CarrollStephen Cunningham
https://sophiainstitute.com/product/herbs-that-heal/?oid=853&affid=281


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An interview with Steve Cunningham about our new book and some great home remedies for sore throats and colds.

Herbs that Heal
(Catholic) Home Remedies to Forage and Grow
by Judson CarrollStephen Cunningham
https://sophiainstitute.com/product/herbs-that-heal/?oid=853&affid=281


Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902   Judson Carroll - YouTube
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May 17, 2026 55 mins
This week, I tell you about my new book, Herbs That Heal.  I co-wrote this one with Steve Cunningham.  I think it is among the most practical and common sense books on herbal medicine ever written. We focus on kitchen medicine and home remedies, literally giving you decades of hands on experience in a guide for anyone. Whether you have absolutely no experience or are an expert, we believe you will find this book useful an...
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This week, I finish our discussion on grain.  I cover several types of grains that all have medicinal properties, are nutritious and delicious.  Some can be used in place of standard wheat and are easier to digest.

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Right or Wrong Guitar Lesson - Western Swing + Fingerstyle Blues (Tampa Red / Bob Will...
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This week, I begin to discuss grain.  What has changed in recent years to cause so many people to have issues digesting wheat gluten?  It is multi-faceted, and there are ways this may be reversed.  I also discuss the nutritional and medicinal benefits of ancient forms of wheat and oats. 

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This week, I discuss the Herbal Medicine of Maurice Messegue.  Messegue was a French herbalist, who was the most famous herbalist in the world around 1950.  He treated kings and queens, prime ministers and presidents, stars of the stage and screen... and the poor of Paris.  His remarkable story unfolds a fascinating and nearly lost history of French folk medicine.  I believe his unique, family system of herbal m...
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April 20, 2026 32 mins
This week, I interviewed Zuzu Armes, the "Cell Health Protector."  She shares her experience in reversing her own epilepsy, scoliosis, and arthritis with natural methods.  She is one of the leading voices in herbal medicine and natural health, an author and a hands on practitioner at  Lilly Fields Retreat Center in Georgia.  Be sure to check out https://www.zuzuunleashed.com/

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April 12, 2026 40 mins
Today, I discuss spring tonics.  These are herbs that stimulate and tonify the various systems of the body.  They do everything from improving digestion to strengthening the immune system, etc.

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Brain Cloudy Blues on guitar
I show you how to play a Texas, western swing, style blues made famous by t...
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Today, I interview Sarah Donoghue of Alchemilla Apothecary.  Sarah is a very knowledgeable herbalist who has a great deal of training and skill.  She lives in Cornish countryside.  She is delightful and full of information.

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Praying On The Old Camp Grounds on guitar
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March 29, 2026 54 mins
Today, we discuss foraging.  The plants are coming up and it is time to get out there!  Wild edibles are nutritious and delicious! 

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Stingy Mama on guitar
I show you how to play Blind Boy Fuller's "Stingy Mama". This is song that is very unique to Fuller's style. The chords are simple, but he ...
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March 22, 2026 56 mins
Today, we discuss planning and designing your spring garden and how to grow all the vegetables and medicinal herbs you need. 


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Steel Guitar Rag on guitar
I show you how to play my version of "Steel Guitar Rag". This is probably my favorite tune, and was the one that made me want to become a thumb pi...
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March 15, 2026 55 mins
I talk with Liz Reitzig, about her new book, Raw Milk Mama, The Rise of the Mooshiners!   Raw milk underground, the history of raw milk, turn of the century propaganda, armed government attacks against small farmers and Liz's leadership in the rise of Moo-shiners! Learn more about what she does and the book here: https://www.nourishingliberty.com


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This week, we discuss the medicinal uses and cautions of Wisteria and Mistletoe, then do a deep dive into Equisetum or Horsetail - one of the most useful and ancient plants on earth.


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Trouble, I've Had It All My Days on guitar
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This week, we discuss everything going on in the world and the fact that most people just want to be left alone... but, we also have to stand up and do what is right. Then, we get into the many medicinal qualities of the grape family. This one may be a bit controversial.


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February 22, 2026 55 mins
This week, we discuss the medicinal and edible uses of Periwinkle, or Vinca.  THis pretty, little spring flower has quite a bit of medicinal value.  We also discuss using medicinal herbs in cooking... specifically, sausage.  I tell you why veganism is evil and vegeterianism is unhealthy and then rant against industrial agriculture and illegal immigration.  ENJOY!


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February 15, 2026 60 mins
This week, we discuss the medicinal and edible uses of the Smilax and Aralia families. These are among the most ubiquitous and confusing of all herbs. Very little research has been done to differentiate between them, but most seem to be used interchangeably to varying extents. Wha that means, is the green briar you keep trying to eradicate in your back yard may be as medicinal and valuable as sarsaparilla, spikenard and ginseng.......
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February 8, 2026 32 mins
This week, we discuss the medicinal and edible uses of the Schisandra family.  These plants are extremely important to Asian herbal medicine and have edible berries that are considered to be one of the most delicious foods known to man.  One variety is native to my region but has no documented medicinal or edible use..... I will have to experiment with it this year and hope I survive!


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February 1, 2026 43 mins
This week, we discuss the medicinal uses of two very useful plants that are too often despised as weeds.  


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Any Old Time on guitar
I show you how to play my version of the Jimmie Rodgers classic "Any Old Time". This is a very unique song in his repertoire, because it wa...
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