Herbal Wisdom is a gathering place for traditional plant knowledge rooted in Appalachia and carried forward with care. Here you’ll find stories, teachings, and practical guidance on herbs that have long supported the body, the home, and the spirit—shared in a way that honors both faith and folk tradition. This category explores herbs as our ancestors knew them: through observation, experience, prayer, and respect for the natural world. Whether you are learning about a single plant, a seasonal remedy, or the quiet wisdom passed down through generations, Herbal Wisdom invites you to slow down, listen, and reconnect with the healing gifts growing all around us.
The Woodland Tonic Root of Appalachia Wild Sarsaparilla is a native woodland plant long valued in Appalachian folk medicine, Indigenous […]
WILD SARSAPARILLA: A Warrior Wild Plant Found In Appalachia Read More »
The Immediate-Relief Plant of Appalachia Jewelweed is one of the most trusted and time-tested plants in Appalachian folk healing. Unlike
JEWELWEED: Appalachian Medicine Cabinets Are Full Of It Read More »
The Humble Groundcover That Nourishes, Heals, and Surprises Purslane is one of the most misunderstood plants in Appalachia and beyond.
PURSLANE: The Most Nutrient-Dense Plant On Earth Found In Appalachia Read More »
Daisies are often dismissed as simple wildflowers — cheerful, common, and decorative. But for centuries, folk healers across Europe, Appalachia,
DAISIES: They Aren’t Just A Simple Flower; Daisies Have Healing Properties Read More »
The Quiet Root of the North Slopes In Appalachia, ginseng was never loud.It didn’t announce itself. It didn’t grow where
AMERICAN GINSENG: “We Found Green Gold In Appalachia” Read More »
🌿 What Solomon’s Seal Is Solomon’s Seal refers to a group of plants in the Polygonatum genus, most notably Polygonatum
SOLOMON’S SEAL: Appalachian Healers Found This Plant In The Wetlands Read More »
Long before pharmaceutical antibiotics existed, people across the world relied on plants with natural antimicrobial properties to help the body
NASTURTIUM: An Unsuspecting Mountain Antibiotic Leaf Found In The Flowerbed Read More »
Xanthorhiza simplicissimaThe Bitter Backbone of Appalachian Mountain Medicine Yellowroot is one of the most respected — and most misunderstood —
YELLOWROOT: Strong Medicine & Strong Cleanser Found In The Creek Read More »
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) is a woodland plant native to eastern North America and has been valued for generations in traditional
GOLDENSEAL: Woodland Perennial PRIZED for its Healing Properties in Appalachia Read More »
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is one of the most striking and controversial native plants of North America. Known for its bright
BLOODROOT: Mountain Healers Use This Forbidden Plant Found In Appalachia Read More »