“Beyond Slippery Elm and Buzzard Grease: A Guide to Folk Medicine of Appalachia,” a half-day conference at MAHEC on June 24, will highlight Appalachian folk medicine traditions and practices.
![APPALACHIAN GROWN: Dr. Hassan Amjad, right, shows a Franklinia tea tree to Peter Hues. “In many cases, herbal medicines are superior to pharmaceuticals, without side effects, and far less expensive for the patient,” says Amjad. Photo courtesy of Jafary Academy](https://mountainx.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/amjad33-330x220.jpg)
“Beyond Slippery Elm and Buzzard Grease: A Guide to Folk Medicine of Appalachia,” a half-day conference at MAHEC on June 24, will highlight Appalachian folk medicine traditions and practices.