Matthew Wood's Intermediate Course

This course is directed towards a knowledge of tissue states and organ systems, especially the "master systems" in modern disease, including:

  • Digestive 
  • Metabolic
  • Eliminative (in-mix-out) 
  • Circulation 
  • Lymph/immune 
  • Muscular/Skeletal 
  • Also, the extracellular matrix, the primal organ system of all life. 


Every subject includes extensive discussion of the corresponding herbal remedies and a little bit of pulse and tongue evaluation is taught in each class to help develop clinical skills.


Class 1 
The Six Tissue States, basic energetics of Western herbal medicine. The Blood and Differential Evaluation: blood deficiency, congealed blood. Application of the tissue states in simple systems: lungs, stomach. 

Class 2
The extracellular matrix, homeostasis, stress, and the tissue state. Capillary bed/matrix/lymphatic drainage as a unit. Herbal organ-affinities: example system, Muscular and Skeletal. 

Class 3
Digestive Tract, moving beyond the tissue states. 80% of our immune system is tied into the GI tract, so it is very important. Organ systems axillary to GI: lymphatics/immune, liver, gallbladder, metabolism. Evaluation from the tongue. 

Class 4
Circulation, Cardiovascular System, Heart, Pulse Evaluation. Starting with the discovery of the circulation of the blood by William Harvey (1628) there were several strong medical movements which emphasized the circulation (osteopathy, nineteenth-century medicine), not just for the understanding of cardiovascular problems but because the pattern of blood dispersal reveals disease patterns and treatment possibilities. And then, there is the chance for assisting cardiovascular health preventatively or sometimes even after its development. 

Class 5
Elimination and the use of "alteratives" or "blood purifiers." The four channels of elimination: lungs, colon, skin, kidneys. The four internal causes of "bad blood:" GI (leaky gut), liver, thyroid, lymphatic stagnation. The extracellular matrix is the true site of "bad blood." 

Class 6
Day1 : Endocrine system. All we can do is map out a "stickman" approach to endocrinology, showing how the endocrine "cascade" (hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, adrenals) interacts, explaining the use of adaptogens, adrenal tonics, thyroid remedies (this class and preceding).
Day 2: Finish endocrine, intro to evaluation from the face, questions, specific problems in practice.



REQUIRED READING for this Course In addition to bonus material provided within the course, you will get the most out of this course by studying and referencing the following books by Matthew Wood; and in the case of this first book, with co-authors: 

"Art does not come from commandments, or follow logic or the consensus opinion of scientific experts, but springs fresh every time from stone and wood and green sprig of earth. It is the stuff that makes good gardeners, hunters, farmers, builders, carpenters, poets, bards, sculptors, painters, drawers, healers, physicians, and herbalists."
- Matthew Wood

Includes

  • Herb Walks

    Join the class as we wander the grounds and learn about the herbs in nature's classroom!

  • Access to materials and Q&A

    View and review content, ask questions and discuss with fellow students and teachers.

  • 49 hours of material

    49 hours of in-depth material with Matthew Wood

Curriculum

    1. Welcome Message

    1. About Non-Downloadable Documents

    2. Int. 2018 - Supplemental Reading - Brief Guide - Six Tissue States by Matthew Wood (21 pages, not downloadable)

    3. Int. 2018 - Links and Resources Mentioned Weekend 1 - Day 1 & Day 2

    4. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 1 - Part 1 - Webinar Chat Text

    5. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 1 - Part 1 - Video

    6. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 1 - Part 1 - Audio

    7. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 1 - Part 2 - Video

    8. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 1 - Part 2 - Audio

    9. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 1 - Part 3 - Webinar Chat Text

    10. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 1 - Part 3 - Video

    11. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 1 - Part 3 - Audio

    12. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 1 - Part 4 - Herb Walk - Video

    13. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 1 - Part 4 - Herb Walk - Audio

    14. Bonus Herb Walk Footage (Part 4) - Facebook Live Version

    15. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 1 - Part 5 - Video

    16. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 1 - Part 5 - Audio

    17. Regarding Bonus Material Mentioned in Class

    1. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 2 - Part 1 & 2 - Webinar Chat Text

    2. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 2 - Part 1 - Video

    3. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 2 - Part 1 - Audio

    4. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 2 - Part 2 - Video

    5. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 2 - Part 2 - Audio

    6. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 2 - Part 3 - Herb Walk - Video

    7. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 2 - Part 3 - Herb Walk - Audio

    8. Bonus Herb Walk Footage (Part 3) - Facebook Live Version

    9. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 2 - Part 4 - Chat Text from Webinar

    10. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 2 - Part 4 - Video

    11. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 2 - Part 4 - Audio

    12. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 2 - Part 5 - Herb Walk - Video

    13. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 2 - Part 5 - Herb Walk - Audio

    14. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 2 - Part 6 - Video

    15. Int. 2018 - Weekend 1 - Day 2 - Part 6 - Audio

    1. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 1 - Links and Resources Mentioned Day 1 & 2

    2. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 1 - Supplemental Reading - The Extracellular Matrix by Matthew Wood (93 pages, not downloadable)

    3. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 1 - Part 1 - Webinar Chat Text

    4. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 1 - Part 1 - Video

    5. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 1 - Part 1 - Audio

    6. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 1 - Part 2 - Webinar Chat Text

    7. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 1 - Part 2 - Video

    8. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 1 - Part 2 - Audio

    9. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 1 - Part 3 - Herb Walk - Video - Higher Resolution (bigger file - may stream slower if you have slower internet)

    10. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 1 - Part 3 - Herb Walk - Video - Lower Resolution (smaller file - better for slower internet)

    11. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 1 - Part 3 - Herb Walk - Audio

    12. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Extra Notes

    13. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 1 - Short video of Student's personal inquiry of dark veins around the ankle

    14. Facebook Footage - Herb Walk Bonus 1

    15. Facebook Footage - Herb Walk Bonus 2

    1. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 2 - Part 1 - Webinar Chat Text

    2. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 2 - Part 1 - Video

    3. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 2 - Part 1 - Audio

    4. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 2 - Part 2 - Webinar Chat Text

    5. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 2 - Part 2 - Video

    6. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 2 - Part 2 - Audio

    7. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 2 - Part 3 - Herb Walk - Video

    8. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 2 - Part 3 - Herb Walk - Audio

    9. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 2 - Lady's Slipper Alternative - Herb Walk Bonus

    10. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 2 - Part 4 - Video

    11. Int. 2018 - Weekend 2 - Day 2 - Part 4 - Audio

    1. Int. 2018 - Weekend 3 - Links and Resources Mentioned Day 1 & Day 2

    2. Int. 2018 - Weekend 3 - Day 1 - Webinar Chat Text

    3. Int. 2018 - Weekend 3 - Day 1 - Part 1 - Video

    4. Int. 2018 - Weekend 3 - Day 1 - Part 1 - Audio

    5. Int. 2018 - Weekend 3 - Day 1 - Part 2 - Video

    6. Int. 2018 - Weekend 3 - Day 1 - Part 2 - Audio

    7. Int. 2018 - Weekend 3 - Day 1 - Part 3 - Herb Walk - Video

    8. Int. 2018 - Weekend 3 - Day 1 - Part 3 - Herb Walk - Audio

About this course

  • $1,340.00
  • 121 lessons
  • 70.5 hours of video content

 

 

 

 

The Library Bundle

Access to this course and many more.
(Full list can be found on The Library page.)

Start at any time! 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. More details regarding herbal course certificates are here.

Tests are multiple-choice, and multiple attempts are permitted.

For those of you seeking clinical hours, we have a list of all classes/courses with corresponding accreditation hours.



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great course covering a variety of topics

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