"Herbs A to Z" Monthly class with Matthew Wood and Guest Teachers
formerly Materia Medica
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
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
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!
70+ hours of classes!
Webinar Instructions
***Webinar Link*** Pre-registration is Open
Matthew Wood - North Country Herb Guild Meeting - The Earthwise Repertory talk - 6/7/17
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
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
Free Preview
FREE PREVIEWMM - Comfrey, Slippery Elm, Boneset - Symphytum officinale - Comfrey - Notes
MM - Comfrey, Slippery Elm, Boneset - Video
Audio
Free Preview
FREE PREVIEWMM - Brief Guide to the Six Tissue States - Matthew Wood
MM - The 6 Tissue States - Video
Audio
Free Preview
FREE PREVIEWSummary
FREE PREVIEWMM - Astringents - Schizandra Notes
MM - Astringents Notes
MM - Astringents - Video
Audio
Free Preview
FREE PREVIEWSummary and Notes
FREE PREVIEWMM - Bear, Elk and Rabbit Medicine - Video
Audio
Free Preview
FREE PREVIEWSummary
FREE PREVIEWMM - Aromatics Part 1 - Video
Audio
MM - Aromatics Part 2 - Audio
Free Preview
FREE PREVIEWSummary
FREE PREVIEWMM - [More on] Alteratives - Video
Audio
Free Preview
FREE PREVIEWSummary
FREE PREVIEWMM - Organ Specificity and Herbs - Video
Audio
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FREE PREVIEWSummary
FREE PREVIEWMM - Organ Remedies and the Doctrine of Signatures - Video
Audio
Free Preview
FREE PREVIEWSummary
FREE PREVIEWMM - Intestinal Remedies - Video
Audio
Summary
FREE PREVIEWMM - Brain, Head, Eyes - Webinar Chat Text
MM - Brain, Head, Eyes - Video
Audio
About the Nervous System Series
Summary
FREE PREVIEWMM - 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
Summary
FREE PREVIEWAbout the Nervous System Series
MM - Nervines - Webinar Chat Text
MM - Nervines - Video
Audio
Free Preview
FREE PREVIEWSummary
FREE PREVIEWMM - Nervines, Trickster and Coyote Medicine - Webinar Chat Text
MM - Nervines, Trickster and Coyote Medicine - Video
Audio
Heart, Hawthorn, and Friends - Free Preview
FREE PREVIEWHeart, Hawthorn, and Friends - Summary
FREE PREVIEWAbout the Heart, Blood, and Circulation Series
FREE PREVIEWMM - Hawthorn Images
MM - Heart, Hawthorn, and Friends - Webinar Chat Text
MM - Heart, Hawthorn, and Friends - Video
Audio
Blood - Free Preview
FREE PREVIEWBlood - Summary
FREE PREVIEWMM - Blood - Webinar Chat Text
MM - Blood Intro. Paper
MM - Blood - The Work of the Blood Paper
MM - Blood - Cells of the Blood Paper
MM - Blood - Vitamin B12, Intrinsic Factor, and Methylation Paper
MM - Blood - The Blood as a Whole Paper
MM - Blood - Blood Deficiency Paper
MM - Blood - Congealed or Stagnant Blood Paper
MM - Blood - Putrefaction in the Blood Paper
MM - Blood - Video
Audio
Circulation - Summary
FREE PREVIEWMM - Circulation - Webinar Chat Text
MM - Circulation - Images
MM - Circulation - Video
MM - Circulation - Audio
Summary
FREE PREVIEWMM - Thermoregulatory System - Webinar Chat Text
MM - Thermoregulatory System - Fevers, Flus and Infections Paper
MM - Thermoregulation Paper
MM - Thermoregulatory System - Video
Audio
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
Free Preview
FREE PREVIEWSummary
FREE PREVIEWMM - Anemia and Special Anemias - Webinar Chat Text
MM - Anemia and Special Anemias - Video
Audio
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FREE PREVIEWMM - Extracellular Matrix - Webinar Chat Text
MM - Extracellular Matrix - Video
MM - Extracellular Matrix - Audio
Free Preview
FREE PREVIEWSummary
FREE PREVIEWMM - 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
Free Preview
FREE PREVIEWSummary
FREE PREVIEWMM - 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
Free Preview
FREE PREVIEWSummary
FREE PREVIEWMM - The Thermoregulatory System - Webinar Chat Text
MM - The Thermoregulatory System - Video
MM - The Thermoregulatory System - Audio
The Thermoregulatory System - 20 pages - View Only
Coronavirus Documents, Information, and Discussion with Matthew Wood
FREE PREVIEWFree Preview
FREE PREVIEWSummary
FREE PREVIEWMM - Herbal First Aide - Webinar Chat Text
Herbal First Aide - 56 pages - View Only
MM - Herbal First Aide - Video
MM - Herbal First Aide - Audio
Free Preview and Summary
FREE PREVIEWDRY, IRRITABLE COUGH OF WINTER DRY AIR (and a good remedy).
MM - Immune System - Webinar Text Chat
MM - Immune System - Video
MM - Immune System - Audio
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
Solomon's Seal (True and False) - Part of 3 Seasons of Herbal Wisdom Plant Walks with Lise Wolff, RH (AHG), MSc.
FREE PREVIEWMM - Solomon's Seal - Webinar Chat Text
MM - Solomon's Seal - Video
MM - Solomon's Seal - Audio
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
MM - Wolf and Deer Medicine - Webinar Chat Text
MM - Wolf and Deer Medicine - Video
MM - Wolf and Deer Medicine - Audio
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!
MM - Smoke Inhalation - Trauma - Allergies - Webinar Chat Text
MM - Smoke Inhalation - Trauma - Allergies - Video
MM - Smoke Inhalation - Trauma - Allergies - Audio
MM - Herbs from the Astrological Viewpoint - Webinar Chat Text
MM - Herbs from the Astrological Viewpoint - Video
MM - Herbs from the Astrological Viewpoint - Audio
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
Note about "Herbs from A to Z"
Herbal Dosages - Webinar Chat Text and Links
Herbal Dosages - Video
Herbal Dosages - Audio
Survey Question
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!
About Monthly Classes with Matthew Wood
Thank you very much! I have all your books and am blessed to be receiving more of your wisdom, through these webinars. Thank you !! Loved and am learning wit...
Read MoreThank you very much! I have all your books and am blessed to be receiving more of your wisdom, through these webinars. Thank you !! Loved and am learning with these classes!
Read LessAs somebody who has been studying herbs for the past seventeen years, and is currently enrolled as a student at HANE, and the University of Oregon, Master Bo...
Read MoreAs somebody who has been studying herbs for the past seventeen years, and is currently enrolled as a student at HANE, and the University of Oregon, Master Botany Course this was beyond my expectations. The quality of the teaching is laid back and informal with so much meat attached to the bone. As a former professional dog breeder, I was introduced to herbs as a quality way to treat a kennel full of Rottweiler and have had an entire lifestyle change. I am seriously considering using the knowledge that I gain from all of these studies for a line of human and canine products. Matthew Wood's Materia Medica Class delves deep into herbs.......hang on!
Read LessExcellent class - a little hard to hear at times, but I learned a lot!
Excellent class - a little hard to hear at times, but I learned a lot!
Read LessI 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...
Read MoreI 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
Read LessSo much info, remedies, case studies, and laughter. Great learning style.
So much info, remedies, case studies, and laughter. Great learning style.
Read LessAs 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 ...
Read MoreAs 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.
Read LessHi 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...
Read MoreHi 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
Read LessI 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 Mater...
Read MoreI 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!
Read LessThis 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.
Read LessI 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.
Read LessI had taken a class a few years ago with Lise, and this was an excellent refresher for me. Thank you!
I had taken a class a few years ago with Lise, and this was an excellent refresher for me. Thank you!
Read LessThere 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 ...
Read MoreThere 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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