Poke, Mistletoe, and More! Southern Appalachian Ways
Lucretia discusses folk uses for low-dose herbs with true Southern roots. Learn about the ole-time Poke remedies like “Poke Salat” and other traditional Poke uses. What is it? Is it safe to eat it? How do Southern folk herbalists work with Mistletoe? Listen to the enchanting herbalist tales of Appalachian folklore and their beloved plants.
Bio: Lucretia VanDyke has been in the wellness industry for over 25 years and has had a lifelong connection to the plants that began in childhood. Her quest for knowledge and storytelling has led her all over the world to learn about preparations, traditions, and ceremonies from Indigenous healers. One of the foremost experts on Southern folk healing arts, Lucretia integrates rituals, plant spirit meditation, holistic food/herbalism, and ancestor reverence into people’s practices. Lucretia is the author of African-American Herbalism: A Practical Guide to Healing Plants and Folk Traditions.
