Southern Appalachian Herbs

Show 284: Spring Tonics

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.

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTube

Brain Cloudy Blues on guitar
I show you how to play a Texas, western swing, style blues made famous by the great Bob Wills and his Texas Pl...

Listen

Mark as Played

Show 283: An Interview with Sarah Donoghue

April 5, 2026 • 58 mins

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.

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTube

Praying On The Old Camp Grounds on guitar
Happy easter everyone! Today I show you how to play a great old Mis...

Listen

Mark as Played

Show 282: The Spring Foraging Show

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!

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTube

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 used all sorts of little rhythmic trick...

Listen

Mark as Played

Show 281: The Spring Gardening Show

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.

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTube

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 picker. While mainly based on Merle ...

Listen

Mark as Played

Show 280: Raw Milk Moma Interview

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

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson ...

Listen

Mark as Played

Show 279: Wisteria, Mistletoe and Horsetail

March 8, 2026 • 41 mins

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.

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTube

Tune of the week:
Trouble, I've Had It All My Days on guitar
I show you how to play Mississippi John Hurt's "Trouble, I've Had It All My Days" on guita...

Listen

Mark as Played

Show 278: War, Politics, Religion and the Medicinal use of Grape

March 1, 2026 • 58 mins

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.

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTube

Tune of the week:

Meat Shakin' Woman on guitar
I show you how ...

Listen

Mark as Played

Show 277: Sausage and Periwinkle

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!

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarr...

Show 276: Smilax

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.......

Show 275: Schisandra

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!

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to m...

Show 274: Virginia Creeper and Kudzu

February 1, 2026 • 43 mins

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

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTube

Tune of the week:

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 was recorded with Louis Armstrong in more of a Di...

Listen

Mark as Played

Show 273: Canada Moonseed and Partridgeberry

January 25, 2026 • 26 mins

This week, we discuss the medicinal uses of two interesting plants. This first is Canada Moonseed, which is toxic plant that may be mistaken for wild grape, but does have some medicinal use. The second is Partridgeberry, often called Squaw vine, which is extremely useful medicinally and a good edible.

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTube

Tune of the week:

Joe Turner...

Listen

Mark as Played

Show 272: Isotrema and Lycium

January 18, 2026 • 54 mins

This week, we discuss the medicinal uses of two interesting plants. This first is Isotrema, previously known as aristolochia or pipe vine. The second is a fascinating plant called Lycium, Boxthorn or Goji Berry - the fruit of this one is amazing! We also discuss vision issues, weather radios and fake charities.

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTube

Tune of the week...

Listen

Mark as Played

Show 271: Ivy

January 11, 2026 • 41 mins

This week, we discuss the medicinal uses of Ivy. This common landscaping plant has some remarkable properties!

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTube

Tune of the week:

Big Boss Man and remembering Bob Weir
I show you how to play my version of Big Bos Man as more of a Memphis style blues, influenced by Charlie Rich and Jerry Reed. I also discuss the Grateful Dead and the...

Listen

Mark as Played

Show 270: Gelsemium

January 4, 2026 • 52 mins

This week, we discuss what I believe to be a plant that could literally change the world for the better and save hundreds of thousands of lives annually, if it were used by medical professionals. It is Gelsemium or the Carolina Jessamine.

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTube

Tune of the week:

Frankie and Johnny
I show you how to play my version of "Frankie and Johnny"...

Show 269: Supplejack, Trumpet Vine and Bittersweet

December 28, 2025 • 33 mins

This week, we discuss planning your spring gardening, martial arts for exercise and self defense and three interesting medicinal vines.

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTube

Tune of the week:

Peach Pickin' Time in Georgia
I show you how to play my version of Jimmie Rodgers' "Peach Pickin' Time in Georgia". This is a great old tune, and a perfect vehicle for a bluesy/jaz...

Listen

Mark as Played

Show 268: Christmas Special 2025

December 21, 2025 • 27 mins

Merry Christmas everyone! We have a tradition on this show to do a very special episode for Christmas. This is my gift to you and I hope you will enjoy it with friends, family and loved ones, but especially with your kids and grandkids. This show is about the things that matter.... hint, it isn't the stuff. It is the people and the memories, things no amount of money can buy.

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my cha...

Listen

Mark as Played

Show 267: Akebia quinata, Ampelopsis and Aristolochia

December 14, 2025 • 48 mins

Today, I tell you about the medicinal use of three powerfully medicinal vines.

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTube

Tune of the week:

You've Got the Pocketbook, I've Got the Key
I show you how to play couple of versions of Rev. Gary Davis' "You've Got the Pocketbook, I've Got the Key". This song was preserved and passed down by his students and fans but was never recor...

Listen

Mark as Played

Show 266: Yellow Root and Yucca

December 7, 2025 • 39 mins

Today, I tell you about the medicinal use of Yellow root, or Xanthorhiza, and the medicinal, culinary and fiber properties of Yucca. These are both very useful plants!

Also, I am back on Youtube Please subscribe to my channel: @judsoncarroll5902 Judson Carroll - YouTube

Tune of the week:

Miss The Mississippi And You on guitar
I show you how to play my version of Jimmie Rodgers' "Miss the Mississippi and You" with a fingerstyle break....