Benefits of Moving Your Body

Herbal First Aid for the Body and Spirit

with Matthew Wood, MS

A live class on the plants Matthew reaches for in challenging times.

Thursday, June 4 · Noon CT · 75+ minutes with Q&A · $15 · Open to everyone

Know the plants to have on hand for the toughest times in life.

Most of us build our herbal knowledge in calm moments. Books, classes, gardens. But the moments that matter most are rarely calm.

A cut that won't stop bleeding. A fever in the night. The kind of exhaustion that doesn't lift. A unexpected wave of intense emotion.

Matthew Wood has been practicing herbalism for over forty years. He has worked with thousands of people. And over those four decades, certain plants have proven themselves again and again, not just for the body, but for what the body carries.

This class is about those plants.

What This Class Covers

Most people are impressed when they learn and experience that plants help relieve common first aid issues: scrapes, bites, burns, etc. But did you know that they can help with the emotional and spiritual realms as well? 

In this class Matthew is going to show you how he thinks, which plants he trusts, and why he reaches for them in times of personal and even collective injury.

You will leave with:

• The familiar first aid plants and what most people miss about them
• The deeper plants for harder situations
• Plants for the emotional weight that comes with difficult times 
• Spiritual teachers in plant form 
• Matthew's own herbal kit, what he has on hand and why

Stop memorizing herbs... get to know them.

About this Class

This is a live Zoom class. Not a lecture. Not a slideshow.

Matthew teaches by showing you how he moves through a problem. He names the plants he uses, explains what they are responding to in the person in front of him, and tells you the stories behind why they work.

That is the part most herbal education skips. The reasoning. The pattern recognition. The difference between knowing a plant is "for" something... and knowing why.

A class with Matthew Wood goes places most herbal education never reaches.

What's Included

  • Live class via Zoom, Thursday June 4, Noon CT
  • 75+ minutes with Q&A (class may go up to 2 hours)
  • Registration closes 11AM CT on June 4.

Can't make it live? Recording info. in the FAQ below.

A unique opportunity to learn from Matthew Wood.

What You Will Walk Away With


You will:
• Know which plants belong in your herbal first aid kit and why
• Learn how to read a situation and choose a plant
• See familiar plants with new eyes
• Learn how plants work for both the body and the spirit
• Feel confident knowing the herbal allies to reach for in difficult times.

The Part People Love the Most

This is foundational teaching taught like it has been taught for generations: sitting beside the masterful herbalist, learning from his anecdotes and stories. 



Learn from real examples and stories. 

Who This is For

This is for you if you:
  • Have been studying herbalism and want deeper understanding, not just more information
  • Want to know what an experienced practitioner actually carries and uses
  • Are interested in the emotional and spiritual dimensions of plant medicine, not just the physical
  • Want to hear Matthew think out loud for an hour

This is not for you if you:
  • Are brand new to herbs and looking for a starting point (Starting Path is the right first step)
  • Want a complete A-Z reference guide
  • Prefer a structured certification format

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be a Starting Path member to register?

No. This class is open to everyone at $15 through this sales page.

What if I can't attend live?

The recording will be available in Starting Path on Monday June 8th. An email will go out when it's available. If you are not yet a member, this is a good reason to look at Starting Path.

Will there be a Q&A?

Yes. Matthew will take questions at the end of the class.

How will I get the Zoom link?

The Zoom link will be in your registration confirmation email one day and one hour prior to class. Check your email inbox for an email from Zoom.us.

What level is this class for?

This class works best for people who already have some relationship with herbs and want to go deeper. If you are completely new, Starting Path is the better first step.

What is Starting Path?

Starting Path is the MWIH foundational membership. All pop-up class recordings are archived there after each class. Learn more about the Starting Path here.

What is your refund policy?

Because this is a live event, all sales are final.

Matthew Wood, MS

Matthew Wood has been studying and practicing herbalism since 1982. He has worked with thousands of people, written ten books including The Earthwise Herbal and The Book of Herbal Wisdom, and co-founded one of the most respected herbal education schools in the country.

His teaching is distinctive because he does not teach herbs as a lookup table. He teaches you to understand what each plant is actually doing: its direction, its character, what it is responding to in the person in front of you.

That is the difference between memorizing and learning. And it is what makes an hour with Matthew unlike most herbal education you have encountered.

One class. One teacher. Forty years of practice.

Thursday, June 4 · Noon CT · 75+ minutes


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