Appalachian Herb Collective
The Appalachian Herb Collective (AHC) is an Herbal Re-leaf effort created in response to the devastation inflicted throughout our area after Hurricane Helene decimated and displaced so many. This is a grass roots effort of local Herbalists on the ground, meant to directly hep the folks affected by this catastrophic event. We have dubbed ourselves, the Appalachian Herb Collective (AHC) as we are covering as many counties in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee as possible offering Free Herbal Mutual Aid hubs.
We currently have various locations set up in Madison, Buncombe and Yancey County in North Carolina as well as Unicoi County, Tennessee and are actively working to set up even more AHC stations to support as many areas affected as possible.
Support Our Efforts
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 your consideration in offering to help us with our Herbal relief efforts here in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. Our community is in great need of herbal care and there are plenty of folks on the ground willing to help distribute herbal products, first aid supplies, and other various types of necessary medicine.We are currently both accepting donations and distributing donations to the folks affected and impacted by hurricane Helene. Many people here have lost absolutely everything. We are greatly humbled and filled with immense gratitude to all of the folks who have reached out to help us with our effort. Thank you so much for considering supporting our essential endeavor.
Please be sure to only send formulas that have been properly and correctly labeled with all ingredients listed in descending order and all required contact information on the bottle. It would be ideal if anything being sent was made within the last two years. And has expiration dates on the label.
Here is a list of items that will best help serve our community. Please feel free to send what you can that falls under these categories. We are asking for packing lists and tracking numbers so that we can stay as organized as possible. Please see the shipping information under our contact section.
Thank you for your support and your considered donation!
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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.
Join our Newsletter to stay up to date on our efforts, pop-up updates, and offerings.
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!