Wild Violets Are Edible & Medicinal
Wild violets are not only pretty they’re edible and they’ve been used for their medicinal properties longer than the United States has been…
Pulling Teeth In Appalachia
Worse than all the old cures mentioned in the toothache post was the process of pulling the aching tooth or jumping the…
What To Do For A Toothache
Ever have a toothache? In my opinion, a toothache is one of the most aggravating and painful problems to have. Lucky for folks…
The Itch And A Witch
Ever hear of someone having the Itch? When I was a kid it seemed there was always a rumor going…
The Blackberry
Blackberry picking time is almost here-the berries are still green on the brambles around my house-but before long they’ll be…
Economic Downturn Causes A Resurgence In Old Time Ways
Over the past few days we’ve been discussing how reusing, re-purposing, and recycling can be good for the environment-and…
Medicinal Remedies From Appalachia
As far as sickness goes-last winter was the worst we’ve had since the girls started school. Illnesses started before Christmas and lasted…
Appalachian Medicine
Appalachia is a haven for superstitions, wives tails, and down right kooky advice on the subject of medicine. From putting…