Mountain Man Apothecary

06/07/2026

Fleabane: The Scraggly Wildflower with a Medicinal Side

Most folks walk right past fleabane without giving it a second glance. Truth is, this little wildflower has a long history in folk medicine.

Traditionally, fleabane has been used to help calm seasonal allergies, dry up excess mucus, and support the body when sinus pressure and congestion have you feeling stopped up and worn down. Some folks have also turned to it for achy inflammation and digestive upset when things feel sluggish.

You’ll usually spot fleabane growing along roadsides, fields, and disturbed ground. It looks a bit like a wild daisy that got struck by lightning with skinny, thread like petals surrounding a yellow center. The flowers are much smaller and more scraggly looking than oxeye daisy.

Sometimes the plants folks call w**ds are the very ones trying to lend a hand.

Have you ever used herbs for sinus pressure or congestion?

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05/31/2026

This nettle doesn’t sting like stinging nettle, this one’s got better manners.

Purple dead nettle shows up every spring whether you invited it or not.

Traditionally, folks have turned to purple dead nettle to help dry up excess mucus, ease seasonal allergies and sinus congestion, calm inflammation and support the immune system during springtime misery. Rich in iron, minerals and vitamins, it’s also been used to help nourish the body when winter leaves folks feeling worn out.

Most people yank it up or mow it down without a second thought that it could be medicine…

Got a plant growing in your yard you’re curious about? Let’s chat below in the comments…

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05/24/2026

Cleavers: The Plant That Clings to You for a Reason

Ever walk through the woods and come out looking like a plant tackled you? That clingy w**d stuck to your pants is Cleavers and Appalachian folks have been using it for generations.

You’ll find it growing in spring along fence rows, creek banks, shady woods and just about anywhere it can sneak up and hitch a ride home with ya.

Traditionally, Cleavers have been used when folks feel puffy, sluggish, swollen or just plain stuck. It supports the lymphatic system which helps move waste and fluid through the body. Think of it like helping your body do spring cleaning.

That’s exactly why we use Cleavers in our Mountain Cleanse tincture at Mountain Man Apothecary to help support the body when things feel backed up and bogged down.

Curious about Appalachian plant medicine? Follow along because there’s a whole pharmacy growing outside…

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05/23/2026

05/22/2026

We are heading to ArtSpring Davis Market!

Mountain Man Apothecary will be set up at the Davis Firehall on Memorial Day weekend May 23 from 11am to 5pm with small batch Appalachian plant medicine made in the mountains of Canaan Valley.

Come by and checkout the prodcuts, talk plants and see what wild medicine is all about. I will have customer favorites on the table and plenty of good conversation.

If you have been wanting to stop by to chat in person, this is a great chance!

Mark your calendar and come see us in Davis, West Virginia.

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05/16/2026

This Roadside W**d Has Been Helping Folks Breathe for Generations

Mullein has long been used in Appalachian folk medicine to support the respiratory system and is often turned to during seasonal crud, chest congestion or when breathing just feels heavy.

One old belief tied to mullein is the Doctrine of Signatures which says plants often give clues about what part of the body they help. Mullein’s big soft leaves are shaped a whole lot like our lungs and for generations folks saw that as nature leaving a hint.

Funny how something folks mow over every summer has been helping people breathe easier for generations.

Remember to never harvest medicinal plants next to the road or under power lines due to chemical exposure!

Seen mullein growing around your neck of the woods? Snap a picture next time you spot it and tell me how it helps you!

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05/08/2026

Turns out Davis really likes homemade cookies…

The response to the homemade chocolate chip cookies at Trailhead Coffee Shop has been so good and humbling that fresh batches will now be delivered every weekend. They are also available to be ordered on my website but for LOCAL DELIVERY ONLY!

The cookies and the coffee have formed a dangerous little partnership. Grab a coffee, a few cookies for yourself and your mom (don’t forget it’s Mother’s Day weekend) and enjoy the mountains!

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05/03/2026

Well that was quick…

The cookies flew off the shelf and sold out fast, so I’m bringing another fresh batch Sunday morning to Trailhead Coffee Shop, Sally and Freddie approved.

Good news going forward, they’ll be stocked every Friday morning.

Come early if you know what’s good for you.

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04/25/2026

Some call it a w**d, I call it spring medicine.

The Doctrine of Signatures says plants leave clues. Dandelion shines yellow like the sun and drives a taproot deep, long linked with helping the liver, kidneys, digestion and clearing winter sluggishness after enjoying too many biscuits.

That is why dandelion is part of Mountain Cleanse tincture. Spring shows us the plants we need to clean ourselves up for optimum performance for the good weather coming.

How do you like to enjoy dandelions?

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