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
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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June 1, 2025 • 51 mins
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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Tune of the week: Spike Driver Blues
My version of "Spike Driver Blues" by Mississippi John Hurt. Lesson at the end.
https://youtu.be/euVLnBFgFhM
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May 25, 2025 • 50 mins
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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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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May 18, 2025 • 58 mins
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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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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May 11, 2025 • 44 mins
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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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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May 4, 2025 • 48 mins
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...
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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...
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April 27, 2025 • 39 mins
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
Th...
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Tune of the week: Make Me Down A Pallet On Your Floor
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April 20, 2025 • 42 mins
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...
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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April 13, 2025 • 32 mins
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...
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...
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April 6, 2025 • 45 mins
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...
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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March 30, 2025 • 54 mins
In this episode I discuss the great clouds of pollen causing seasonal allergies and some good herbal remedies both at the beginning and end of the show. I discuss homeopathy from a Christian perspective, I cover three great medicinal and medicinal plants.... and I share some memories about TGI Friday's.
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March 23, 2025 • 56 mins
In this episode I discuss 10 plants that are coming into flower right now:
Virginia Bluebells
Dutchman’s breeches
Bloodroot
Eastern spring beauty
Trout lily
Red trillium
Starflower
Wood anemones
Round-lobed hepatica
Cutleaf Toothwort
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Virginia Bluebells
Dutchman’s breeches
Bloodroot
Eastern spring beauty
Trout lily
Red trillium
Starflower
Wood anemones
Round-lobed hepatica
Cutleaf Toothwort
New today in my Woodcraft shop:
Toasted Holly Cooking Spoon - Judson Carroll Woodcraft
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Email: judson@judsoncarroll.com
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March 9, 2025 • 31 mins
In this episode I discuss two great wild edibles and two medicinal herbs that are also edible. I also announce my 2nd annual Lenten book give away..
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Read about The Sprin...
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March 2, 2025 • 48 mins
In this episode I discuss two great wild edibles and a beautiful but dangerous medicinal herb.
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Read about The Spring Foraging Cookbook: https://southernappalachianherbs.b...
New today in my Woodcraft shop:
Toasted Holly Scoop Set
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February 23, 2025 • 57 mins
In this episode I discuss Two great wild edibles, two great medicinal plants and miso.
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Mahoganized Holly Scoop
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February 16, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode I discuss Salsify, the plant that tastes like oysters! I also dive deep into the medicinal uses of Chimaphila or Pipsissewa.
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Read about The Spring Forag...
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Mahoganized Holly Scoop
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February 9, 2025 • 55 mins
In this episode I discuss Some really useful and interesting wild edible plants, then I get intothe medicinal uses of Cephalanthus, Cephalotaxus and Chamaedaphne calyculata
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Mahoganized Holly Scoop
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February 2, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode I discuss Red Bud blossoms, court bouillon, Calycanthus,
Sweet Shrub and Ceanothus, New Jersey Tea.
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Sweet Shrub and Ceanothus, New Jersey Tea.
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January 26, 2025 • 68 mins
In this episode I discuss my absolute favorite wild edible and an excellent natural mosquito and tick repellant.
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