Generations of Appalachians have used at-home remedies to cope with common, mild ailments. Some Appalachians have foraged for medicinal herbs out of practical necessity. Many rural communities struggle with barriers to healthcare, such as having to drive long distances from their homes to visit a doctor or being turned away from clinics inundated with long wait lists. For other herbalists, these wildcrafting traditions are deeply rooted in spiritual, cultural, and superstitious beliefs. 

 This collection depicts five plants that are treasured by many mountain herbalists: ginseng, wild strawberry, sarsaparilla, slippery elm, and black cohosh. 

NOTE: Do not handle, consume, or forage for unfamiliar plants. Consult your doctor if you have questions about herbal remedies.