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

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 ...
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!

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


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!  

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


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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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.

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


Tune of the week: Make Me Down A Pallet On Your Floor
Th...
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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...
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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...
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.

New today in my Woodcraft shop:
Toasted Holly Cooking Spoon - Judson Carroll Woodcraft
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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

New today in my Woodcraft shop:
Toasted Holly Cooking Spoon - Judson Carroll Woodcraft
https://judsoncarrollwoodcraft.substack.com/p/toasted-holly-cooking-spoon

Email: judson@judsoncarroll.com

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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..


New today in my Woodcraft shop:
Toasted Holly Scoop Set
https://judsoncarrollwoodcraft.substack.com/p/toasted-holly-scoop-set


Email: judson@judsoncarroll.com

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Read about The Sprin...
In this episode I discuss two great wild edibles and a beautiful but dangerous medicinal herb.


New today in my Woodcraft shop:
Toasted Holly Scoop Set
https://judsoncarrollwoodcraft.substack.com/p/toasted-holly-scoop-set


Email: judson@judsoncarroll.com

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Read about The Spring Foraging Cookbook: https://southernappalachianherbs.b...
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In this episode I discuss Two great wild edibles, two great medicinal plants and miso.


New today in my Woodcraft shop:
Mahoganized Holly Scoop

https://judsoncarrollwoodcraft.substack.com/p/mahoganized-holly-scoop


Email: judson@judsoncarroll.com

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Read about The Spring Foraging Cookbook: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot....
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In this episode I discuss Salsify, the plant that tastes like oysters!  I also dive deep into the medicinal uses of  Chimaphila or Pipsissewa.



New today in my Woodcraft shop:
Mahoganized Holly Scoop

https://judsoncarrollwoodcraft.substack.com/p/mahoganized-holly-scoop


Email: judson@judsoncarroll.com

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Read about The Spring Forag...
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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

New today in my Woodcraft shop:
Mahoganized Holly Scoop

https://judsoncarrollwoodcraft.substack.com/p/mahoganized-holly-scoop


Email: judson@judsoncarroll.com

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In this episode I discuss Red Bud blossoms, court bouillon, Calycanthus,
Sweet Shrub and Ceanothus, New Jersey Tea.

New today in my Woodcraft shop:
Spalted Birch Spoon and Spatula Sethttps://judsoncarrollwoodcraft.substack.com/p/spalted-birch-spoon-and-spatula-set


Email: judson@judsoncarroll.com

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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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New today in my Woodcraft shop:
https://judsoncarrollwoodcraft.substack.com/p/birch-spoon-and-spatula-set

Email: judson@judsoncarroll.com

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In this episode I discuss some very useful medicinal herbs and some great recipes, because they are also edible!

Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with my link: 
https://www.magicmind.com/JCARROLLJAN

New today in my Woodcraft shop:
https://judsoncarrollwoodcraft.substack.com/p/1st-spalted-birch-cooking-spoon-set

Email: judson@judsoncarroll.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs...
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In this episode I discuss two very useful medicinal herbs, one of which is also one of my favorite wild edible plants. But, this week's show is a bit different than most. I try to answer the question that is on most people's minds these days: "Why does everything seem to be falling apart and why are the people in charge so incompetent?" I discuss the Cloward-Piven strategy, the breakdown of complex systems the failure of the creden...
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January 5, 2025 46 mins
In this episode I discuss two of my favorite edible and medicinal plants.  I also announce my new project of teaching mandolin for free online.

New today in my Woodcraft shop:
https://judsoncarrollwoodcraft.substack.com/p/1st-spalted-birch-cooking-spoon-set

Email: judson@judsoncarroll.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs--4697544/support

Read about The Spring Foraging Cookbo...
In this episode I discuss a lot about ancestral skills, the nexus between food and herbal medicine, Oxeye Daisy, Peppergrass, Indigo Bush, Aonia and Arundinaria ... and Happy New Year!

New today in my Woodcraft shop:
https://judsoncarrollwoodcraft.substack.com/p/1st-spalted-birch-cooking-spoon-set

Get Magic Mind at 20% off: https://www.magicmind.com/judsoncarroll20

Email: judson@judsoncarroll.com

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