What is the traditional term for Appalachian female folk healers who used herbs and charms?
Which prized root has been harvested in Appalachia since the 1700s for its medicinal value in Asia?
mankai Water witching uses a forked branch to locate underground water sources for wells.
Which tree's forked branch is most traditionally favored by Appalachian water witchers?
In Appalachian folk farming, what reference book was most commonly consulted for astrological planting signs?
mankai Appalachian Folk Magic
Drop the root in the creek—don't look back! (Don't look back!) Let the river take the fever—just walk away! (Walk away!)
mankai Mountain farmers planted, harvested, and performed chores according to astrological signs.
What are Appalachian water dowsers trying to locate when they walk with a witching stick?
What is the common scientific genus name of the plant Panax quinquefolius harvested in the Appalachian hills?
Peach tree dowsing: Many traditional Appalachian water witchers prefer peach tree branches because they believe the wood is highly sensitive to underground water currents.
According to Appalachian planting lore, under which zodiac sign should you plant crops for the best yield?
What traditional unwritten rule must Appalachian ginseng diggers follow to preserve wild patches?
