In a world increasingly made simple by AI, what place do bioregional folkways have? Appalachian folk medicine is a strange, beautiful and important part of Appalachian history and holds the stories of not just want ails its people but how different groups now called Appalachian faced these challenges. Part herbalism and part history, we will explore the foundation and formation of Appalachian Folk Medicine and its origins, some important herbs to the tradition and how it still persists today. Donation of 25-50$ asked to be collected via Venmo or cash at class, 10$ secures your spot and goes towards the requested donation. Money raised will go to Laurel Community Center’s new food pantry.