Live and Recorded Online Classes

Learn from Herbalist Matthew Wood and Special Guest Teachers!

  • What's Included

    While you are a subscriber of this course you will be given access to all class recordings - over 50 hours of classes! You will also have the option to attend live classes being offered! Join in on the Q&A and Discussion with Matthew, co-teachers and other students too!

  • When

    Join the class live online or enjoy the recording later at your leisure. Live classes are held online the first Wednesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00pm Central Time (Chicago time). This may change due to Matt's teaching/travel schedule. See "Next Class" details by scrolling down to the Course Curriculum.

  • Cost

    For only $8 per month you get access to over 50 hours of material, live classes and Q&A and Discussion! More details about subscriptions in the HELP section above.

For students of all levels!

No matter where you are on your herbal journey, you'll discover so much by starting right here! Whether it's a new use for an herb, a fascinating case history, or an entirely new concept to explore relating to herbs - you'll love it!

Formerly Materia Medica

Now "Herbs A to Z"


Each month we will cover a number of herbs in-depth with Matthew Wood and specifically selected Teachers and Co-teachers who have a special connection with the herbs of the month!


Monthly Classes Include:

* Given time or context not all subject matter may be covered in a single class, but most often is covered.

- Herbal properties and energetics

- Traditional and Modern uses

- Pharmacology

- Homeopathy uses (if any)

- Cultural history ex. China, Europe, America

- Preparations

- Environmental issues

- Plant identification

- Case histories and personal experiences

- Discussion and Online Q&A during live, online class

- Online Q&A with teachers with class recording too!

- Access to private, online community

Recent Class

Bruises, strains, sprains, and contusions

In Chinese herbalism, Native American medicine, and homeopathy, the concept of “stagnant blood” or “congealed blood” is quite important. Most of these injuries are thought of as acute, but they can linger and cause chronic problems. One Native teacher said to Matthew: “Always treat a bruise because a bruise can turn to bad blood and bad blood can turn to cancer.” He adds, “ I'll never forget the five year old boy whose head hit the dashboard when the car stopped suddenly; who was diagnosed with brain cancer a month later and died six months following.” Yarrow, Arnica, Safflower, Cayenne, Angelica, Elder, Solomon’s Seal, Cannabis salve, Rue, St. John’s Wort, sassafras, and homeopathic charcoal (Carbo vegetabilis).

Matthew Wood and Phyllis Light bring their 75 years of joint herbal wisdom to bear on this subject, which is easy for the beginner to master and the experienced herbalist to grow.

Learn more about Matthew Wood and Phyllis D. Light on our Faculty page here.


*Details are below under NEXT CLASS. Class topics are subject to change

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Start at anytime! Complete the lessons at your own pace. The monthly subscription gives access to pre-recorded and upcoming live-online classes while you are an active monthly *subscriber. You will receive an email 2 days before class with details and simple instructions on how to attend the live-online class. The recording of the most recent class is edited and added to the curriculum within 2 days of the live-online class. To join a single class simply subscribe and then unsubscribe right away (see HELP for details) - this way you will have access to content for 1 month. 

Once "Herbs A to Z" is complete, it will be made into a separate course with additional materials and testing to receive a certificate. Enjoy the content as it's created at the low price of $8 per month for unlimited access! 

Course Curriculum

70+ hours of classes!

  • 1

    Welcome!

  • 2

    NEXT CLASS - Blood Movers - Feb. 3rd - 7:00 - 9:00 PM Central (US - Chicago time)

    • Webinar Instructions

    • ***Webinar Link*** Pre-registration is Open
  • 3

    BONUS

    • Matthew Wood - North Country Herb Guild Meeting - The Earthwise Repertory talk - 6/7/17
  • 4

    Cucumber Water and Solomon's Seal

    • MM - Maianthemum Paper

    • MM - Whitton, Maianthemum paper

    • MM - Jim MacDonald, Solomon's Seal

    • MM - Phyllis Light, etc. Polygonatum Paper

    • MM - True Solomon's Seal Handout Paper

    • MM - 1.0 Cucumber Water Paper

    • MM - Kumaraswamy, Cucumber Paper

    • MM - Cucumber Water and Solomon's Seal - Video

    • Audio
  • 5

    False Solomon's Seal, Osmunda, Marshmallow Root, Borage

    • MM - Whitton, Maianthemum Paper

    • MM - Maianthemum Paper

    • MM - False Solomon's Seal, Osmunda, Marshmallow Root, Borage - Osmunda Paper

    • MM - False Solomon's Seal, Osmunda, Marshmallow Root, Borage - Borage Paper

    • MM - False Solomon's Seal, Osmunda, Marshmallow Root, Borage - Video

    • Audio
  • 6

    Comfrey, Slippery Elm, Boneset

    • Free Preview

      FREE PREVIEW

    • MM - Comfrey, Slippery Elm, Boneset - Symphytum officinale - Comfrey - Notes

    • MM - Comfrey, Slippery Elm, Boneset - Video

    • Audio

  • 7

    The 6 Tissue States

  • 8

    Astringents

  • 9

    Wound Remedies

  • 10

    Bear, Elk and Rabbit Medicine

  • 11

    Aromatics part 1 & 2

  • 12

    Antiseptics

  • 13

    Organ Systems and Herbs

  • 14

    [More on] Alteratives

  • 15

    Organ Specificity and Herbs

  • 16

    Organ Remedies and the Doctrine of Signatures

  • 17

    Intestinal Remedies

  • 18

    Brain, Head, Eyes

    • Summary

      FREE PREVIEW

    • MM - Brain, Head, Eyes - Webinar Chat Text

    • MM - Brain, Head, Eyes - Video

    • Audio

    • About the Nervous System Series
  • 19

    Herbs and Neurotransmitters

    • Summary

      FREE PREVIEW

    • MM - Herbs and Neurotransmitters - Webinar Chat Text

    • MM - Herbs and Neurotransmitters - Mind, Emotions, and Will Paper

    • MM - Herbs and Neurotransmitters - Video

    • Audio

    • About the Nervous System Series
  • 20

    Nervines - Special 3-hour class!

    • Summary

      FREE PREVIEW

    • About the Nervous System Series

    • MM - Nervines - Webinar Chat Text

    • MM - Nervines - Video

    • Audio
  • 21

    Nervines, Trickster and Coyote Medicine

  • 22

    Series: Heart, Blood, Circulation

  • 23

    Series: Heart, Blood and Circulation - TOPIC: Thermoregulatory System (fever, circulation)

    • Summary

      FREE PREVIEW

    • MM - Thermoregulatory System - Webinar Chat Text

    • MM - Thermoregulatory System - Fevers, Flus and Infections Paper

    • MM - Thermoregulation Paper

    • MM - Thermoregulatory System - Video

    • Audio
  • 24

    Mediterranean Herbs - Matthew in France!

    • MM - Mediterranean Herbs - Herb Walk by the River Part 1

    • MM - Mediterranean Herbs - Medieval Garden Herb Walk

    • MM - Mediterranean Herbs - Herb Walk by the River Part 2
  • 25

    Series: Heart, Blood, Circulation - TOPIC: Anemia and Special Anemias

  • 26

    Extracellular Matrix

    • Free Preview

      FREE PREVIEW

    • MM - Extracellular Matrix - Webinar Chat Text

    • MM - Extracellular Matrix - Video

    • MM - Extracellular Matrix - Audio
  • 27

    Colds, Coughs, Fever, Flu

    • Free Preview

      FREE PREVIEW

    • Summary

      FREE PREVIEW

    • MM - Colds, Coughs, Fever, Flu - Webinar Chat Text

    • MM - Holistic Treatment of Colds, Fevers, and Flus - Underlying Logic and Specific indications by Matthew Wood

    • MM - Colds, Coughs, Fever, Flu - Video

    • MM - Colds, Coughs, Fever, Flu - Audio
  • 28

    Lymphatic System

    • Free Preview

      FREE PREVIEW

    • Summary

      FREE PREVIEW

    • MM - Lymphatic System - Webinar Chat Text

    • MM - Lymphatic System - Video

    • MM - Lymphatic System - Audio

    • MM - Herbal Medicine for the Lymphatic and Immune System by Matthew Wood - Intro - 9 pages - View Only

    • MM - Herbal Medicine for the Lymphatic and Immune System by Matthew Wood - 26 pages - View Only

    • MM - Cleavers for Lymph - 11 pages - View Only
  • 29

    The Thermoregulatory System

  • 30

    Herbal First Aide

  • 31

    Immune System

  • 32

    Native American Heritage Gift of the Female Remedies

    • MM - Female Remedies - Webinar Chat Text

    • MM - Introduction - Female Reproductive System (view only)

    • MM - Patterns of Hormonal and Reproductive Imbalance (view only)

    • MM - Female Remedies - Video

    • MM - Female Remedies - Audio
  • 33

    Solomon's Seal with Matthew Wood and Lise Wolff

  • 34

    Bat and Holly Medicine with Matthew Wood and Amanda Nicole

    • MM - Bat and Holly Medicine - Webinar Text Chat +

    • MM - Holly and Bat Medicine - 14 Page View Only Document by Matthew Wood

    • MM - Bat and Holly Medicine - Video

    • MM - Bat and Holly Medicine - Audio
  • 35

    Wolf and Deer Medicine with Matthew Wood and Chris McPadden

    • MM - Wolf and Deer Medicine - Webinar Chat Text

    • MM - Wolf and Deer Medicine - Video

    • MM - Wolf and Deer Medicine - Audio
  • 36

    Homeopathy for Herbalists - an Introduction

    • MM - Homeopathy for Herbalists, an Introduction - Webinar Chat Text

    • MM - Homeopathy for Herbalists, an Introduction - Audio

    • MM - Homeopathy for Herbalists, an Introduction - Video

    • Homeopathy, Cell Salts and Minerals for Herbalists 3-day weekend course!
  • 37

    Herbal Remedies for Smoke Inhalation and Dealing with the Physical and Emotional Effects of Natural Disaster (and allergies)

    • MM - Smoke Inhalation - Trauma - Allergies - Webinar Chat Text

    • MM - Smoke Inhalation - Trauma - Allergies - Video

    • MM - Smoke Inhalation - Trauma - Allergies - Audio
  • 38

    Herbs from the Astrological Viewpoint with Matthew Wood and Judith Hill

    • MM - Herbs from the Astrological Viewpoint - Webinar Chat Text

    • MM - Herbs from the Astrological Viewpoint - Video

    • MM - Herbs from the Astrological Viewpoint - Audio
  • 39

    Schizandra, Sumach, Rowan

    • MM - Schizandra, Sumach, Rowan - Webinar Chat Text

    • MM - Sumach (Rhus typhina, Rhus spp.) additions to Earthwise Herbal by Matthew Wood - 3 pages - not downloadable

    • MM - Schizandra chinensis by Matthew Wood - 7 pages - not downloadable

    • MM - Rowan - by Sean O'Donoghue - 3 pages - not downloadable

    • MM - Schizandra, Sumach, Rowan - Video

    • MM - Schizandra, Sumach, Rowan - Audio
  • 40

    "Herbs from A to Z" Starts HERE!

    • Note about "Herbs from A to Z"
  • 41

    Herbal Dosages

    • Herbal Dosages - Webinar Chat Text and Links

    • Herbal Dosages - Video

    • Herbal Dosages - Audio
  • 42

    Please Share Your Thoughts...

    • Survey Question

Renovations

Starting in early 2021 classes and series of classes will be converted into mini-courses with extra materials and testing to earn for a certificate designed and signed by Matthew Wood. 


 These classes are, in the order they will likely be converted:

- The Thermoregulatory System

- Series: Heart, Blood, Circulation

-  Series: Herbs and Neuro transmitters, Nervines: Brain, Head, and Eyes

- Extracellular Matrix


We suggest you study these classes first if your objective is not to take a test and earn a certificate; that is, you want to learn more casually.

Starting in early 2021 these classes will be removed and made into mini-courses. Once the mini-course is available topic we will give a date for when the content will be removed from this course.

This will help make room for classes. Yes, many of these former classes will remain here.


Once "Herbs A to Z" is complete, it will be made into a separate course with additional materials and testing to receive a certificate. Enjoy the content as it's created at the low price of $8 per month for unlimited access! 

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Cucumber Water & Solomon's Seal

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I love this course. I guess everyone has different ways of learning, and this was great for me. I learned so much from listening to Matthew. I took lots of n...

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I love this course. I guess everyone has different ways of learning, and this was great for me. I learned so much from listening to Matthew. I took lots of notes then realized there were PDF pages that I can print and read again and again. I'm sure I will watch the videos again also. I knew a little bit about Solomon's Seal, but this class filled I all the gaps. Also the info on cucumber water was great! Unfortunately I was unable to be in on the live version and really appreciate being able to see it later. I hope I can be there for future classes, but timing is iffy. Thank you Matthew for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. Karin Archibald

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Soloman's Seal

diana tilton

So much info, remedies, case studies, and laughter. Great learning style.

So much info, remedies, case studies, and laughter. Great learning style.

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As always, Matthew's class is informative and this online format is so wonderful; it isn't always possible to travel so this makes it possible to learn with Matthew, one of the world's most esteemed herbalists. I'm so grateful that this is available and always enjoy learning with Matthew.

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First Monthly Class: Cucumber and Solomon's Seal

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Hi There: I had a computer glitch and was unable to participate in the online class live. I just watched the recording and very much enjoyed it. I had al...

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Hi There: I had a computer glitch and was unable to participate in the online class live. I just watched the recording and very much enjoyed it. I had already learned a bit about cucumber water and Solomon's Seal from participating in the seminar held at Green Comfort in April. I have been using both since then, with good results, for Lyme related symptoms. It was very helpful to learn more about these two things from this first online class. I am so grateful for the opportunity to participate in these classes. Thank you, Matthew, for your willingness to share your knowledge and wisdom. My independent herbal studies are greatly enhanced and enriched by your valuable input. Pax, Montserrat Vittitow

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Solomon Seal - 1st class

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I love Matthew Wood's books and read some of them, his approach to the plant healing actions is from a thousand angles really speaks to me. I knew his Materia Medica course would be quite educational, but I was underestimating Matthew. He LOVES to share his knowledge and speaks not only from his experience, but also from other herbalists and practitioners. He pours his knowledge. Investing into this course is the best thing I did. Thank you, Matthew, for your wisdom and desire to share it with us, beginning herbalists. Honestly, from this first class I found out more about Solomon Seal than I did (preparing for this class) from all the books and articles I could find. Thank you, and God bless!

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This is a wonderful way to get to know the plants and I love that it contains different methods of learning including written, video and audio.

This is a wonderful way to get to know the plants and I love that it contains different methods of learning including written, video and audio.

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I learned so much from the ground up my head is exploding. Thank you Matthew for empowering the public to take their health back into their hands.

I learned so much from the ground up my head is exploding. Thank you Matthew for empowering the public to take their health back into their hands.

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There was nothing to dislike in this class/topic (Cucumber/Solomon's Seal). I felt more as if I was listening to a friend than a teacher, and I appreciated the little side topics because they always came back to the main topic. Very much looking forward to learning more.

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