Today, we discuss the medicinal use of three plants, Nandina or Heavenly Bamboo, Oputntia or Prickly Pear Cactus and Physocarpus opulifolius, Eastern Ninebark.  All of these plants are very potent medicinally and often considered to be weeds.  I particularly like Prickly Pear Cactus because it could not only save your life but is one of my favorite wild foods!


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Tune of the week: Coffee Blues or Lovin' Spoonful on Guitar
This is my version of Mississippi John Hurt's "Coffee Blues", which is more commonly called "Spoonful Blues" or "Lovin' Spoonful". Different versions of the song were recorded by Pappa Charlie Jackson, Carlie Patton and countless others throughout the years. It is one of the classics of the genre and fairly easy to play. Hurt's easy going, laid back style makes this one a real joy to play!
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Medicinal Weeds and Grasses of the American Southeast, an Herbalist's Guide
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Confirmation, an Autobiography of Faith
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Medicinal Ferns and Fern Allies, an Herbalist's Guide https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/11/medicinal-ferns-and-fern-allies.html

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The Omnivore’s Guide to Home Cooking for Preppers, Homesteaders, Permaculture People and Everyone Else: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-omnivores-guide-to-home-cooking-for.html

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Medicinal Shrubs and Woody Vines of The American Southeast an Herbalist's Guide
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Growing Your Survival Herb Garden for Preppers, Homesteaders and Everyone Else
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The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Bitter Herbs: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-encyclopedia-of-bitter-medicina.html

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Christian Medicine, History and Practice: https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2022/01/christian-herbal-medicine-history-and.html

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