Mountain Folk Remedies

Mountain Folk Remedies

The Foxfire Americana Library (9)

About the Book

Beginning with an illustrated guide to the herbs and roots used in traditional Appalachian healing, “Mountain Folk Remedies” is a fascinating collection of historic remedies ranging from the practical (burdock tea will help aching feet) to the magical (carrying a buckeye in your pocket will help lessen arthritis).

Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia.  Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution. In July 2016, Vintage Shorts celebrates Foxfire's 50th Anniversary.
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The Foxfire Americana Library Series

Moonshining as a Fine Art
Traditional Baking
Pickling and Preserving
Meats and Small Game
Boogers, Witches, and Haints: Appalachian Ghost Stories
Blowguns and Bouncing Pigs: Traditional Toymaking
Wild Spring Plant Foods
Wild Summer and Fall Plant Foods
Mountain Folk Remedies
Planting By the Signs: Mountain Gardening
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Foxfire Fund, Inc.
The Foxfire Fund is a nonprofit organization that has been preserving and fostering Appalachian culture through its bestselling series of anthologies, starting with The Foxfire Book in the early 1970s. The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center is located in Mountain City, Georgia. www.foxfire.org More by Foxfire Fund, Inc.
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