Appalachian Herb Collective
The Appalachian Herb Collective (AHC) began as an Herbal Re-leaf effort, created in response to the devastation inflicted throughout our area after Hurricane Helene decimated and displaced so many in September of 2024. We have since grown into a living network of herbalists dedicated to community care. What started as urgent relief has become a long-term commitment to free mutual aid herbal clinics, community classes, and medicine-making gatherings across Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. With your support, we continue to nurture collective resilience, protect native & medicinal plants, and ensure that herbal knowledge and remedies remain accessible to those who need them most.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
The Appalachian Herbal Collective has provided over 40 Free Mutual Aid Herbal Clinics and Community Herbal Shares in 2024. In just the three short months following Helene, the AHC has collected over $100,000 dollars in herbal donations and distributed every bit of it back to our affected community. We are dedicated to continuing this work in 2025 and will have dates for even more events posted regularly.
Herbal Mutual Aid Locations
Click the location names to get more information on our specific pop-ups
Support our Efforts
Every fiscal contribution helps us continue our efforts to offer free herbal remedies and consultations to our affected community
AGUA DE LA MADRE MYST
by Anima Mundi Apothecary, in collaboration with Rising Appalachia
A TRIBUTE TO WILD LANDS & SACRED WATERS
A vibrant herbal myst to support the relief work of Hurricane Helene and the Southern Appalachian mountains. A portion of proceeds will go directly to support the Appalachian Herb Collective. This is a powerful, intentional way to nurture both body and community as we work to strengthen herbal knowledge and access here in Western North Carolina.
"Agua de la Madre" is more than just a product; it's a gift of tradition, honoring our connection to the Earth and the wisdom passed down through generations.
We're deeply moved by this partnership, which aligns so beautifully with our mission to heal, connect, and uplift this region.
Herbal Donation Requests
Thank you so much for considering a contribution to our herbal relief efforts here in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. Our community remains in great need of herbal care, and we have many dedicated volunteers on the ground ready to distribute herbal products, first aid supplies, and other essential medicines. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many people have lost everything, and your support helps us continue this vital mutual aid work. We are humbled and deeply grateful to all who have reached out to help.
To ensure safety and quality, please only send formulas that are:
Properly labeled with all ingredients listed in descending order
Clearly marked with the maker’s contact information
Made within the last two years
Labeled with expiration dates
Here is a list of items that will best serve our community — please send what you can within these categories. To help us stay organized, we kindly ask that you include a packing list and tracking number with your shipment. Shipping details can be found on our Contact page.
Thank you for your generosity and for standing with us in this essential work!
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Liver and gallbladder support herbs including bitters, cholagogues and digestive enzymes.
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PTSD, First Aid, Trauma, Stress, Sleep, Pain, Lung/respiratory and Immune Support
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Lavender, Roman or German chamomile, Frankincense, Lavender, Eucalyptus radiata, Tea Tree, Oregano Oil, Roll-ons, spirits, inhalers or spritzers would also be of great value
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Lemon Balm, Motherwort, Chamomile, Lavender, Skullcap, Passionflora, Rose, Hawthorn
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Wild Lettuce, Valerian, Willow, Meadowsweet, Black Birch, Hops, California Poppy, Kava Kava
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Echinacea, Elderberry, Medicinal mushrooms, Calendula, Astragalus, Ginger, Oregano, Garlic, Olive Leaf, Turmeric, Fire Cider, Elderberry Syrup (shelf stable), Respiratory
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Liniments, Topicals, Salves
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For stress, sleep and immune support. Fire cider, glycerites, and flower essences.
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Fill out the form below or send us an email to appherbcollective@gmail.com
Please send donations to:
French Broad Food Co-op
c/o Appalachian Herb Collective
90 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
We are currently supplying 9 different Mutual Herbal Aid
hubs in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee.
We are working diligently to get herbal medicine into the hands of the people who need it most and folks here in Appalachia and we are so incredibly grateful for your support.
Want to volunteer? Fill out our form and we will be in touch with how you can help!