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.
Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) is one of the most misunderstood plants in American herbal medicine. Often mentioned alongside Black Cohosh, […]
BLUE COHOSH: A Powerful Root That Demands Respect Read More »
Boneset is not a gentle herb.It is not subtle, sweet, or meant for casual sipping. Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) is a
BONESET: A Plant That Native Americans Found In the WetLands Read More »
Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) is one of those plants people walk past every day without a second glance—yet for centuries
SHEPHERD’S PURSE: Blood Control Master Found In The Field Read More »
The dandelion is one of the most misunderstood plants on earth. Pulled, sprayed, cursed, and dismissed as a weed, dandelion
DANDELION: Complexity Found In A Wild Weed Pharmacy Read More »
Sassafras is not a weed.It is a tree — a native North American woodland elder that has been respected for
SASSAFRAS: A Tree With Enormous Fragrance, Medicine, & Spirit Read More »
Levisticum officinale Lovage is a tall, perennial herb (up to ~2.5 m / 8 ft) with hollow stems, glossy divided
LOVAGE If You Know It, You LOVE TO GROW It Read More »
Latin name: Stellaria media (L.) Vill.Family: Caryophyllaceae (pink/campion family) Common chickweed is that soft, sprawling mat of green that shows
CHICKWEED: Those That Know It, Love It & Use It Read More »
Common name: Red CloverLatin name: Trifolium pratense Red clover is a short-lived perennial in the pea family (Fabaceae). It’s the
RED CLOVER: Healing Properties Found In The US & Canada Read More »
Chenopodium album Common names:Lamb’s quarters, goosefoot, pigweed, wild spinach, fat-hen Latin name:Most commonly Chenopodium album L. (in some modern botany
LAMB QUARTERS: Answers In A Green Goosefoot-Shaped Miracle Read More »
