Herbal Medicine 101

Welcome to the Southern Appalachian School of Herbal Medicine. In this video, I introduce myself and tell you about the free herbal classes you will find only here. Check back each week for a new, FREE, real herb class! More info: https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbs http://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/ southernappalachianherbs@gmail.com

In this video, I show you Lobelia. This is an essential lung herb, that could save your life. Read about my new book, Medicinal Shrubs and Woody Vines of The American Southeast an Herbalist's Guide https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/06/medicinal-shrubs-and-woody-vines-of.html Available for purchase on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2T4Y5L6azon: Visit my Substack and sign up for my free newsletter: https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/ Read about my new other book, Growing Your Survival Herb Garden for Preppers, Homesteaders and Everyone Else https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/04/growing-your-survival-herb-garden-for.html https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X4LYV9R And The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Bitter Herbs: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-encyclopedia-of-bitter-medicina.html Available for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V3WCJM5 and Christian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.html Available for purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09P7RNCTB Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.html Also available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25 Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbs Blog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/ Free Video Lessons: https://rumble.com/c/c-618325

In this video I go through the basics of how to make medicinal herbal tea. I give you my formula for my "go to" tea for colds, especially with fever and stomach upset, and talk about how the same tea can be adjusted to help with irritable bowel and colitis. The second tea is a warming spice blend that helps with muscle and joint pain, and will even help keep you warm on cold, damp days.

In this lesson, I discuss the edible and medicinal value of Forsythia. It is one of out first spring flowers, and a good medicine.

How to make herbal tinctures at home, easily, inexpensively and simply.

In this video, I show you Jewelweed or Touch Me Not. It is an excellent remedy for poison ivy, oak, etc. I also give some updates on the channel and show you what happens when you leave home for a few weeks in late spring int he Appalachians! Read about my new book, Medicinal Shrubs and Woody Vines of The American Southeast an Herbalist's Guide https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/06/medicinal-shrubs-and-woody-vines-of.html Available for purchase on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2T4Y5L6azon: Visit my Substack and sign up for my free newsletter: https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/ Read about my new other book, Growing Your Survival Herb Garden for Preppers, Homesteaders and Everyone Else https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/04/growing-your-survival-herb-garden-for.html https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X4LYV9R And The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Bitter Herbs: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-encyclopedia-of-bitter-medicina.html Available for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V3WCJM5 and Christian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.html Available for purchase on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09P7RNCTB Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.html Also available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25 Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbs Blog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/ Free Video Lessons: https://rumble.com/c/c-618325

In this video I explain how to make a simple and delicious antiviral infusion... also known as gin! This is a very pleasant way to get your medicinal herbs and will also make a surprisingly tasty beverage. Read about my new book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.html Also available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25 Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbs Blog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/ Free Video Lessons: https://rumble.com/c/c-618325

In this lesson, I discuss Juniper and Cedar berries and how simply eating them can be powerful herbal medicine. They are free and abundant in most places. And, once again, I mispronounced Fr. Kneipp's name... Southern accents and German names just don't mix well! https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/

In this lesson, I show you how to make a simple Digestive Bitters formula using fresh Oregon Grape root and a few spices.

In this lesson, I show how to make a decoction and explain why oak bark is an essential herb to have in your herbal medicine cabinet. Oak bark is one of the most effective herbs to use for severe diarrhea, so it can actually save your life. Decoctions are simple and easy to make. https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/ https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbs https://rumble.com/c/c-618325

In this video I discuss the medicinal, eatable and fiber uses of Kudzu. This hated weed, "The Vine That Ate The South" is actually one of our most powerful medicinal herbs and extremely useful. This lesson is in memory of Channing Cope, may history remember him fondly. Read about my new book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.html Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbs Blog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/ Free Video Lessons: https://rumble.com/c/c-618325

In this lesson I discuss both how to eat poke greens (poke salat) and how to use the root as a very powerful medicinal herb. Poke is a great lymph cleanser, anti-inflammatory and good for all sorts viruses, congestion, etc. And yes, it is also poisonous if used improperly.

In this lesson, I discuss some of the little known, but very effective, uses for Mimosa - good for allergies, pain and sleep! And, if you like this sort of thing, be sure to check out my new book: The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle. Click this link to buy the book now: https://py.pl/V0HDe Click here to read about the book: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/05/announcing-new-book-herbs-and-weeds-of.html

Plantain is a very common "weed" that is one of the most important plants in western herbal medicine.

In this lesson, we discuss an often overlooked herb that is easier to find in the winter. Spotted wintergreen is good for colds, fevers, urinary tract infections, skin lesions and arthritis. It is a wonderful little herb! https://rumble.com/c/c-618325 https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/ https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbs

In this lesson, I discus the herbal use of Cherry Bark.

In this lesson I discuss the many medicinal uses of this member of the Hibiscus and Mallow Family. Read about my new book, Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/06/paypal-safer-easier-way-to-pay-online.html Click here to read about The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/05/announcing-new-book-herbs-and-weeds-of.html Blog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/ Free Video Lessons: https://rumble.com/c/c-618325

In this lesson, I discuss the herbal use of Vitex. It is a powerful hormone balancer and is good for women's issues. Buy my new book: https://py.pl/d1YsC Read about Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/06/paypal-safer-easier-way-to-pay-online.html My new ebay store: https://www.ebay.com/sch/jcarroll5938/m.html?item=144028291549&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 Don't forget about The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle. Click this link to buy the book now: https://py.pl/V0HDe Click here to read about The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/05/announcing-new-book-herbs-and-weeds-of.html Blog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/ Free Video Lessons: https://rumble.com/c/c-618325

In this video I discuss the medicinal uses of Birch and the qualities of Birch Beer. Birch is an excellent and effective remedy for everything from fevers and arthritis to kidney stones and diarrhea. And according to Euell Gibbons, Birch Beer "kicks like a mule"! Read about my new book, Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/10/herbal-medicine-for-preppers.html Also available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HMWXL25 Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbs Blog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/ Free Video Lessons: https://rumble.com/c/c-618325

In this Lesson, I discuss the how to identify, harvest and use Mullein, one of our most useful herbs and most common "weeds". And, if you like this sort of thing, be sure to check out my new book: The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle. Click this link to buy the book now: https://py.pl/V0HDe Click here to read about the book: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/05/announcing-new-book-herbs-and-weeds-of.html

In this video I discuss the medicinal and culinary uses of Nettles - one of the most powerful medicinal herbs, nutritious and delicious wild greens. I also explain how you can grow them in containers to have fresh nettles year-round. Read about my new book, Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/06/paypal-safer-easier-way-to-pay-online.html Click here to read about The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/05/announcing-new-book-herbs-and-weeds-of.html Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/southern-appalachian-herbs Blog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/ Free Video Lessons: https://rumble.com/c/c-618325

The medicinal uses of dogwood. Dogwood is a simple, but useful herb.

In this lesson, I discuss the edible and medicinal uses of Dandelion... and why it is emblematic of all that is wrong in modern American culture!

Rumble — In this lesson I discuss the many medicinal uses of Bee Balm... or Bergamot, Monarda, Sweet Leaf... whatever you want to call it. Read about my new book, Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/06/paypal-safer-easier-way-to-pay-online.html Click here to read about The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/05/announcing-new-book-herbs-and-weeds-of.html Blog: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/ Free Video Lessons: https://rumble.com/c/c-618325

In this video, I discuss how to identify and use grape vines in herbal medicine. And, if you like this sort of thing, be sure to check out my new book: The Herbs and Weeds of Fr. Johannes Künzle. Click this link to buy the book now: https://py.pl/V0HDe Click here to read about the book: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2021/05/announcing-new-book-herbs-and-weeds-of.html