The grannywomen of the Appalachians by and large were devout women of faith who had deep understanding of the natural medicines placed upon the ridges and hidden deep within the valleys of these ancient mountains. They would never have referred to themselves as grannywitches, this term was coined by outsiders.

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Catch the first episode of The Appalachian Homestead Podcast during the first week of June 2021 . I’ll be discussing Grannywoman Medicine and other Folkways of Central Appalachia. I’ll be joined in this episode by local special guests who will share their thoughts and experiences with the granny women of their families and communities.

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