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Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Appalachian Mountains as you take a roadside ramble with Ila Hatter, the Lady of the forest. Learn about the way of life of the Southern Highlanders – the first settlers in this area of the country – and discover some of their mountain secrets! Discover the origination of the renowned 100-year old S.S.S. Tonic. The secret? Spicebush, Sweet Birch and Sassafras! Each one has healing properties of its own. Did you know the Sweet Birch acts as an aspirin? It’s a painkiller and helps reduce inflammation. Learn old Indian secrets for how to cure coughs, make dyes and get rid of colds. This video even teaches you how to make Indian Lemonade out of sumac berries! It’s a one of a kind walk with Ila. Come to understand Thoreau’s meaning when he said, “The woods and fields are a table always spread.”

A delightful journey awaits all who join Ila Hatter on a stroll through fields and forests. A visit with Grandma Swimmer reveals an unusual use for "wild spice." The "Doctrine of Signatures" is explained, as well as rules for responsible foraging. Beautiful scenery is enlivened with nature sounds, authentic mountain music, and the talents of Steve Kaufman, three-time National Guitar Champion.

Plants and trees in Video #1 of the Autumn Series are: Spicebush; Sweet Birch; Witch Hazel; Mullein; Black Walnut; Sumac; Corn, Beans and Squash; Wild Ginger; and Persimmon.

"A big plus of this walk through the countryside is that Hatter talks about Southeastern herbs - a region not covered in other herb walk videos." Kathi Keville, Editor, American Herb Assoc. Newsletter

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36 minute VHS tape
Ironweed Productions, May 2001
ISBN 0-97120-382-2

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