Native Plants of the Appalachian Woodlands
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Learn about native Appalachian herbs in this interview with educator, designer, and farmer Trevor Piersol. In this episode, Trevor talks about American Ginseng, Goldenseal, Blue Cohosh, Black Cohosh, and two of the many fungi that grow in this region, Reishi and Chaga. Trevor shares with us the type of medicine these plants provide,  how to use them, how to ensure that the plants you buy are ethically harvested,  and how you can grow them at home or in a nearby woodland.
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