Jenna Wiseman Highlights Native Herbs Value and Usage

The GFWC Jackson Woman’s Club met on February 10, 2026, at the Breathitt County Senior Citizens Center. President Jackie Howard presided.

Jenna Wiseman, proprietor Holler Herbs, was the guest speaker highlighting the value and usage of Appalachian herbs.

Noting that her family lives on the property of her late grandparents at Haddix, Kentucky and her great respect for her Breathitt County Appalachian heritage, Jenna stressed the importance of native herbs in our everyday lives. She mentioned how herbs are used in medical preparations such as teas, tinctures, vinegars for issues affecting the digestive, urinary, respiratory, and immune systems and also topical uses to treat rashes, insect bites, and minor burns.

Precautions for the location of herbs, preparation of herbs, and allergy-related issues were also noted.

If interested in information relating to native herbs and in purchasing prepared herbs, please contact Jenna Wiseman at Holler Herbs on Facebook.

In the business session, 2025 Jackson Woman’s Club reports noting projects and activities have been completed and mailed; Faith Riley was selected as February “Clubwoman of the Month;” HOBY representatives have been selected: Kennedy Hollan representing Jackson Independent and Natalie Turner representing Breathitt High School; mittens, gloves, and hats were placed at John Lester Smith Park, Breathitt County Public Library blessing box, and at the Breathitt County Jail (Museum) and Main Street Park Little Libraries for public needs; Walking Club continues at HCTC/Lees Gym; collection of socks delivered to Hazard Safe House; and the GFWC Kentucky State Convention has been scheduled for April 23-25^th in Lexington.

The next scheduled Jackson Woman’s Club meeting is March 3, 2026, at the Breathitt County Senior Citizens Center with Dr. Randaline R. Barnett, neurosurgeon at the University of Kentucky.