Stories, quotes and anecdotes from Appalachia. 1880s-1950s era.

Category: Folk medicine

‘Granny Dollar’: a poignant tale of passion, betrayal, theft, and death.

This book peels back the persona that Granny Dollar carefully constructed and protected to expose her true identity.

The Cherokee used the stems of Joe-Pye Weeds to suck water from shallow springs, which was convenient since they are often found in wet areas.

He would boil roots + leaves, and would strain away the particles. This was diluted with whiskey, and given to the victim to drink.

Finally, in 1928, researchers isolated from white snakeroot a highly complex alcohol they named tremetol; THAT was the true cause.

Milk sickness was a frequent 19th century cause of illness and death throughout much of Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Ohio.

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