GRANNY’S HEALING WAYS: AN APPALACHIAN HERBAL & FOLK REMEDY COMPENDIUM Hardcover – February 8, 2026

This compendium was created to preserve and honor the practical, deeply rooted traditions of Appalachian folk medicine. For generations, families in these hills relied on herbs, home remedies, and inherited wisdom to care for themselves and their neighbors. Their knowledge—drawn from observation, necessity, and faith—formed a bridge between Old-World herbalism and modern natural healing.Within these pages, remedies and records have been carefully researched, restored, and organized to serve both the curious reader and the practicing herbalist. Many of the recipes date back to the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, while others reflect enduring regional practices that continue to offer comfort and healing today.The purpose of Granny’s Healing Ways is not only to teach how to make a salve or brew a tonic, but to rekindle the respect due to the healers who worked quietly among their communities. Their ingenuity, resourcefulness, and deep connection to nature offer timeless lessons in self-reliance, gratitude, and compassion.This book was written to show that folk remedies are not out of reach for beginners. With curiosity and care, anyone can research the uses of herbs, plants, fungi, trees, and other natural resources, and begin creating their own remedies at home. The chapters ahead offer foundational knowledge, practical guidance, and encouragement for those stepping into the world of traditional folk medicine. Read more