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Appalachian Folk Magic & Hedgecraft Pt. 1 | Featuring Rebecca Beyer
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- Herbal Radio
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- May 29, 2026
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- 4478
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Summary
This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia VanDyke is joined by the herbalist and tattoo artist who specializes in Appalachian ethnobotany and folk medicine, Rebecca Beyer. Join us as they explore: The rich history and living traditions of Appalachian folk medicine Honoring the diverse ancestral lineages that shaped the roots of herbalism Hedgecraft: connecting with plants beyond their "uses" and value to humans The rise of appropriation and fascination with Appalachian folk culture Why recognizing classism and elitism in herbalism matters Navigating natural medicine within our ever-changing, interconnected bodies As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at [email protected] to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. 🎥 Check out the video interview to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i1GuD_cM01w ~~~ Learn more about Rebecca and Lucretia below! 🍁 Rebecca Beyer is the woman behind Blood and Spicebush School of Old Craft . She holds a B.S. in plant and soil science from the University of Vermont and an M.A in Appalachian Studies and Sustainability from Appalachian State University. She lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina, where she resides in a small community and teaches foraging, along with Appalachian folk medicine and crafts. She specializes in historical Appalachian ethnobotany and Appalachian folk medicine. She is the author of Wild Witchcraft , Mountain Magic , and most recently, The Complete Folk Herbal . 📱 Find Rebecca on social media! @bloodandspicebush 💻 Bloo…