Mountain Folk Remedies
Author | : Foxfire Fund, Inc. |
Publisher | : Anchor |
Total Pages | : 104 |
Release | : 2011-09-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780307948281 |
ISBN-13 | : 0307948285 |
Rating | : 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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.