Length

1 hour 18 minutes

Class Description

Appalachian folk medicine is one of the most fascinating examples of American folk medicine traditions and what can happen when diverse cultures combine to form something completely unique. Exploring the ways in which Indigenous, African and European folk herbalism informed the birth of this special practice is a part of our collective herbal history. We’ll explore some of the lesser known plants of the region as well as some staples of the practice and discuss both its past and its future.

About the Teacher

Rebecca Beyer is the woman behind the Blood and Spicebush School of Old Craft. She lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina, where she teaches traditional witchcraft, foraging, primitive skills and Appalachian folk medicine and magic. She has a BS in Plant and Soil science from the University of Vermont and a Masters in Appalachian Studies and Sustainability, concentrating in Appalachian Ethnobotany at Appalachian State University. She is also a member of the Association of Foragers. She has written multiple books on herbal medicine and the folkloric uses of plants including “Wild Witchcraft”, and “Mountain Magic.”

Blood and Spicebush