Arthur Lee "Tommie" Bass (January 24, 1908 – August 28, 1996)[1][citation needed] was an Appalachian herbalist who lived near Lookout Mountain, Alabama.
At the time of his death at age 88 on August 31, 1996, Bass was one of the best-known local herbalists in the United States.
[5][6][7] Bass's immense knowledge of herbal lore encompassed more than 300 local plants in his personal pharmacopoeia and others that might not be useful to "give ease" to others.
[9] To quote his apprentice, Darryl Patton: There are many 'Herbalists' around recommending all sorts of strange herbal treatments.
Tommie and those who follow in his footsteps will continue to use simple herbs for healing.