Holistic Pharmacology for Herbalists
with Seán Pádraig O’Donoghue and Matthew Wood
Scientific and Spiritual approaches to herbalism complement each other...
And come together in this unique course exploring the connections between herbal energetics and the chemistry and pharmacology of herbs. Together with, Matthew Wood, Seán Pádraig O'Donoghue will help you better understand the molecular language of Living Nature. No background in biochemistry is expected or required. This course is suitable for the Intermediate or ambitious Beginner student. This course will help you:
Seán Pádraig O'Donoghue is an herbalist specializing in mental, emotional, and spiritual health and an initiated priest in two traditions. He has taught both phytochemistry and herbal energetics to herbalists, nutritionists, and acupuncturists. He will be joined for several classes by renowned herbalist and author Matthew Wood, who has played a central role in the revival and development of Traditional Western Herbalism. Learn more about Seán and our amazing MWIH faculty here.
During rental period
• Access to all recordings and materials •
• Downloadable handouts for each class from Sean. Some bonus material from Matthew •
• Optional tests for each class (20 question multiple choice) •
• Life-time access to the online Community •
• Online help from teachers! •
Class 1 – Introduction to Holistic Pharmacology
Plant chemistries and human biology and the useful and not so useful fictions we use to talk about phytochemistry and herbal pharmacology.
Class 2 -- Families of Constituents
We explore the major families of herbal constituents, where they are found, and how they interact with human bodies. Matthew contributes how the families fit into the Six Tissues States, herbs, and their actions.
Class 3 -- Taste and Pharmacology
We explore what taste and scent can tell us about the energetics and the pharmacology of plants.
Class 4 -- Warming Plants
We explore the pharmacology of warming and stimulating plants, and their use to address the depressed and stagnant tissue states.
Class 5 -- Cooling Plants
We explore the pharmacology of cooling and sedating plants, and their use to address the excited tissue state.
Class 6 -- Moistening Plants
We explore the pharmacology of moistening and nourishing plants and their use in addressing the tissue state of atrophy.
Class 7 -- Astringent Plants
We explore the pharmacology of astringent plants and their use to address the lax tissue state.
Class 8 -- Relaxing Plants
We explore the pharmacology of plants that relax tension and their use to address the constricted and stagnant tissue states.
Class 9 -- Bitters
We explore the pharmacology of bitter medicines and their use to address the stagnant and constricted tissue states
Class 10 -- Adaptogens
We explore the pharmacology of adaptogens and how they help the body navigate stress
Class 11 -- Modern Additions to Pharmacology
Essential fatty acids, protease inhibitors, and hormones.
Class 12 -- Herbs and Neurotransmitters: Dopamine and Norepinephrine
Class 13 -- Herbs and Neurotransmitters: Serotonin and DMT
We explore the nature of serotonin and DMT and the herbs that effect their levels and function in the human body.
BONUS CLASS!
Tonics
We explore the pharmacology of tonic herbs and how they help the body navigate stress
Class 14 – Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid system
CBD? CBG? THC? We will make sense of the alphabet soup of constituents in the Cannabis plant and explore how they interact with the human body.
Start at anytime! Complete the lessons at your own pace.
Certificates designed and signed by Matthew Wood are available for purchase to those who successfully complete all tests with a passing grade of 70% or better.
36.5 Hours of Curriculum to Enjoy
Welcome Message
Intro Class Video
Intro Class Audio
Pharma - Introduction - Webinar Chat Text
Pharma - A Brief Guide to the Six Tissue States by Matthew Wood
Pharma - Pharmacology Intro. by Matthew Wood
Pharma - Introduction Handout by Sean
Pharma - Introduction - Video
Pharma - Introduction - Audio
Pharma - Introduction - Test
Pharma - Families of Constituents - Webinar Chat Text
Pharma - Families of Constituents - Handout by Sean
Pharma - Families of Constituents - Video
Pharma - Families of Constituents - Audio
Pharma - Families of Constituents - Test
Pharma - Taste and Pharmacology - Webinar Chat Text
Pharma - Taste and Pharmacology - Handout by Sean
3 - Pharma - Taste and Pharmacology - Video
3 - Pharma - Taste and Pharmacology - Audio
Pharma - Taste and Pharmacology - Test
Pharma - Warming Plants - Webinar Chat Text
Pharma - Warming Plants - Handout by Sean
Pharma - Warming Plants - Video
Pharma - Warming Plants - Audio
Pharma - Warming Plants - Test
Pharma - Cooling Plants - Webinar Chat Text
Pharma - Cooling Plants - Handout by Sean
Pharma - Cooling Plants - Video
Pharma - Cooling Plants - Audio
Pharma - Cooling Plants - Test
Pharma - Moistening Plants - Webinar Chat Text
Pharma - Moistening Plants - Handout by Sean
Pharma - Moistening Plants - Video
Pharma - Moistening Plants - Audio
Pharma - Moistening Plants - Test
Pharma - Astringent Plants - Webinar Chat Text
Pharma - Astringent Plants - Handout by Sean
Pharma - Astringent Plants - "Solar Remedies" by Matthew Wood
Pharma - Astringent Plants - Video
Pharma - Astringent Plants - Audio
Pharma - Astringent Plants - Test
Pharma - Relaxing Plants - Webinar Chat Text
Pharma - Relaxing Plants - Handout by Sean
Pharma - Relaxing Plants - Tension Tissue State by Matthew Wood (not downloadable)
Pharma - Relaxing Plants - A Selection of Nervines by Matthew Wood (not downloadable)
Pharma - Relaxing Plants - Video
Pharma - Relaxing Plants - Audio
Pharma - Relaxing Plants - Test
Pharma - Bitters - Webinar Chat Text
Pharma - Bitters - Handout by Sean
Pharma - Bitters - Video
Pharma - Bitters - Audio
Pharma - Bitters - Test
Pharma - Adaptogens - Webinar Chat Text
Pharma - Adaptogens - Handout (Matt and Sean)
Pharma - Adaptogens - Video
Pharma - Adaptogens - Audio
Pharma - Adaptogens - Test
Pharma - Modern Additions to Pharmacology - Webinar Chat Text
Pharma - Herbs and Steroid Hormones by Sean O'Donoghue
Pharma - Proteases by Matthew Wood
Pharma - Modern Additions to Pharmacology - Video
Pharma - Modern Additions to Pharmacology - Audio
Pharma - Modern Additions to Pharmacology - Test
Pharma - Dopamine and Norepinephrine by Sean O'Donoghue
Pharma - Neurotransmitters by Matthew Wood (10 pages view only)
Pharma - Herbs and Neurotransmitters: Dopamine and Norepinephrine - Webinar Chat Text
Pharma - Herbs and Neurotransmitters: Dopamine and Norepinephrine - Video
Pharma - Herbs and Neurotransmitters: Dopamine and Norepinephrine - Audio
Pharma - Herbs and Neurotransmitters: Dopamine and Norepinephrine - Test
The Indoleamines - handout by Sean
Pharma - Herbs and Neurotransmitters: Serotonin and DMT - Webinar Chat Text
Pharma - Herbs and Neurotransmitters: Serotonin and DMT - Video
Pharma - Herbs and Neurotransmitters: Serotonin and DMT - Audio
Pharma - Indoleamines - Test
Pharma - Herbal Tonics - Webinar Chat Text
Definitions of “Tonic” by Matthew Wood (2 pages, View-only)
Pharma - Tonics - Handout by Sean
Pharma - Herbal Tonics - Video
Pharma - Herbal Tonics - Audio
Pharma - Herbal Tonics - Test
Pharma - Cannabinoids - Webinar Chat Text
Pharma - Cannabinoids - Handout by Sean
Pharma - Cannabinoids - Video
Pharma - Cannabinoids - Audio
Pharma - Cannabinoids - Test
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I was worried that the science portion would be too much but Matthew and Sean do an excellent job of breaking it down into easily digestible parts.
I was worried that the science portion would be too much but Matthew and Sean do an excellent job of breaking it down into easily digestible parts.
Read LessI have wanted to know more about pharmacology yet come from a holistic herbalist perspective. I am so happy to be taking this course where the two can come t...
Read MoreI have wanted to know more about pharmacology yet come from a holistic herbalist perspective. I am so happy to be taking this course where the two can come together.
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excellent
Read LessI haven't encountered any other resource that went so in depth into the phytochemistry and energetics of plants. I learned soooo much and will be referring b...
Read MoreI haven't encountered any other resource that went so in depth into the phytochemistry and energetics of plants. I learned soooo much and will be referring back to my notes from this course for years to come!
Read LessVery good over view and deep dive into the why and how herbs can work on tension. Especially the action of acrid herbs.
Very good over view and deep dive into the why and how herbs can work on tension. Especially the action of acrid herbs.
Read LessThis class was very well presented by Matt and Sean who have tons of knowledge and experience in this area. There is so much excellent information that you ...
Read MoreThis class was very well presented by Matt and Sean who have tons of knowledge and experience in this area. There is so much excellent information that you will want to go over it more than once. Highly recommended.
Read LessI loved this course. Matt and Sean are an amazing teaching duo. The material is fascinating and opened me up to new ways of thinking about plants.
I loved this course. Matt and Sean are an amazing teaching duo. The material is fascinating and opened me up to new ways of thinking about plants.
Read LessThe combination of technical biochemical explanation, folk use, and case histories offers a truly holistic model for thinking about the interaction between ...
Read MoreThe combination of technical biochemical explanation, folk use, and case histories offers a truly holistic model for thinking about the interaction between humans and plants.
Read LessThese lessons have been invaluable. I looked forward to the classes every month (and missed them when we took a break during the holidays) and always learned...
Read MoreThese lessons have been invaluable. I looked forward to the classes every month (and missed them when we took a break during the holidays) and always learned such beautiful information about the plants from Matt and Sean. Insights from Tara and the other peers in the class were always enlightening as well. This has helped expand my herbal knowledge and how the herbs play into different aspects of the body. Thank you so much!
Read LessI haven't encountered any other resource that went so in depth into the phytochemistry and energetics of plants. I learned soooo much and will be referring b...
Read MoreI haven't encountered any other resource that went so in depth into the phytochemistry and energetics of plants. I learned soooo much and will be referring back to my notes from this course for years to come!
Read LessGreat class! Challenging but the gems of information that pop up from Matt and Sean's discussions are priceless. The last 5 classes were really good. I was s...
Read MoreGreat class! Challenging but the gems of information that pop up from Matt and Sean's discussions are priceless. The last 5 classes were really good. I was surprised how much I liked the class on the Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System.
Read Lessgreat course , deep introduction to herb pharmacology.
great course , deep introduction to herb pharmacology.
Read LessSpectacular series. Anyone wanting to develop sophisticated skills as an herbalist, will want to take this course. A treasure of knowledge and experience, pe...
Read MoreSpectacular series. Anyone wanting to develop sophisticated skills as an herbalist, will want to take this course. A treasure of knowledge and experience, perfectly woven together.
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