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The Library

The deepest herbal archive online.
One subscription. No path required.


The deepest herbal education archive available online with active faculty discussion, a cross-referenced course index, and exclusive writings by Matthew Wood not available anywhere else.

Cancel anytime.  Founding rate locks in for life. 30-day money-back guarantee.

The MWIH Library is an online herbal education archive — a growing, subscription-based collection of 90+ professional courses taught by clinical herbalists, offering 65 certificates, plus faculty Q&A and exclusive pre-publication writings by renowned herbalist Matthew Wood.

There is nowhere else online where you can access this breadth of herbal education in a single subscription.

The Library is a deep archive — built over years, taught by clinicians, and organized around a single idea: that real herbal knowledge takes time, depth, and a trustworthy guide.

Inside, you'll find over 90 courses spanning clinical Western herbalism, folk traditions, plant spirit medicine, medical astrology, holistic nutrition, pharmacology, and more — taught by Matthew Wood and a carefully selected group of specialist faculty.

65 of those courses include a certificate of completion. That is rare in this field.

The Library

$65 / month

Cancel anytime. Founding rate: lock in your monthly price for as long as your subscription continues.

What happens when you subscribe:
You get immediate access to the full Library — all 90+ courses, the discussion section, the Course Index, and Matthew Wood's writings. There is no onboarding sequence to complete first. No waiting period. Start anywhere.
The tools we use in complementary and alternative medicine are weak compared to those used by biomedicine. However, they can perform miracles… How is this possible? It is because our tools work with one of the most powerful forces available, the energy of life or Nature herself.
Matthew Wood

Why the Library is Different

Most online herbal education gives you one thing: video content. You watch, you move on, and when you have a question, there's no one to ask.

A handful of schools offer a single certificate program — one path, one outcome, one way through. Most offer one certificate for the entire program, if they offer certificates at all.

The Library was built on a different model.

What most online herbal archives offer

What The Library offers

One teacher, one tradition
Multiple specialist faculty across clinical Western, Southern folk, medical astrology, shamanic, and nutritional traditions
1–3 certificates for the entire program — if any
65 individually certificated courses
Video content only — no interaction after purchase
Video + open faculty Q&A + community discussion + exclusive, written manuscripts by Matthew Wood
A fixed catalog that doesn't grow
A cross-referenced Course Index mapping herbs and ailments across 90+ courses
No pre-publication writings by Matthew Wood
Matthew Wood's unpublished clinical manuscripts — viewable inside the Library
Coverage of 1–3 herbal traditions
Courses spanning Western clinical, folk, astrological, shamanic, nutritional, pharmacological, and homeopathic traditions
The Library doesn’t ask you to choose a tradition. It gives you access to all of them — so you can develop your own clinical thinking rather than inherit someone else’s.

What's Inside The Library

1. 90+ courses on demand

Always growing. Covering clinical Western herbalism, materia medica, folk traditions, constitutional theory, medical astrology, shamanic herbalism, holistic nutrition, homeopathy, pharmacology, Southern folk medicine, and more. New recordings are added regularly.

Every subject you want to go deeper on — it's here.

2. 65 courses with certificates

Complete the course, pass the assessment at 70% or better, and download your certificate. 65 individual certificates across a range of subjects — each one documenting your knowledge in a specific area of practice.

Many courses offer accreditation hours toward professional credentials. Check with your accrediting agency to confirm acceptance.

3. Online discussion — Faculty and Community

Submit questions to MWIH faculty and receive written responses in the Library's open discussion section. All Library subscribers can read, learn from, and participate in these exchanges. This means the question a practitioner asks about a clinical pattern may be exactly what a beginning student needed to hear.

Unlike a live session that ends when the hour does, these conversations accumulate. The discussion section grows into a searchable record of clinical thinking, real questions, and considered answers — part of what makes the Library a living archive rather than a static course catalog.

4. The MWIH Course Index

A cross-referenced index of herbs and ailments mapped across the Library's full course catalog. If you're studying a specific plant, condition, or pattern, the index shows you exactly where to find it, and where to go deeper. It's the difference between searching and knowing where to look.

5. Matthew Wood's pre-publication writings

Decades of clinical writing, manuscript drafts, and unpublished documents by Matthew Wood, viewable inside the Library. There is no other place online where this material exists.

For those who want to download and print these documents, printable versions are available for purchase through our document library. Each document is individually watermarked so the work remains protected. These writings represent a lifetime of clinical knowledge; we take their integrity seriously.

6. New recordings added within 6 months of each live class

The Library grows with the school. What's taught live finds its way into the archive. Anyone subscribed at the founding rate benefits from every new addition without a price increase.

The Library at a Glance

  • Price - $65 / month · Cancel anytime · Founding rate locks in for life
  • Courses - 90+ on-demand courses, always growing
  • Certificated courses - 65 — pass assessment at 70% or better to earn and download certificate
  • Accreditation hours - Included on many courses — confirm acceptance with your accrediting agency
  • Faculty Q&A - Asynchronous written discussion, open to all Library subscribers
  • Pre-publication writings - Matthew Wood's manuscripts — viewable inside the Library
  • Course Index - Cross-referenced by herb and ailment across the full catalog
  • New content - Added within 6 months of each live class
  • Access - Immediate upon subscription — no onboarding sequence required
  • Live classes - Not included — see Herbs A-Z and Study Buddy subscriptions
  • Year 1–3 Programs - Not included — see Year Programs page
  • Money-back guarantee - 30 days — email us, no forms, no hoops

Who The Library Is For

  • Self-directed learners - You want to go deep on your own schedule, in your own order, at your own pace, without a structured program telling you where to go next. You've done enough online courses to know what you want, and what you want is access to genuine depth without being managed through it.

  • Practicing professionals - You're a practicing herbalist, bodyworker, nutritionist, or health professional looking for a reference archive you'll actually use, not a beginner course you'll outgrow. The combination of clinical content, faculty Q&A, and certificated courses gives you both the depth and the documentation your practice needs.

  • Certificate seekers - You want certificates that document your hours and knowledge across a wide range of herbal topics — not just one program certificate at the end of a long path. 65 certificated courses means you can document specific expertise in specific subjects as you go.

  • Matthew Wood readers - You've read Matthew Wood's books and want to go further than the books go. The Library contains pre-publication writings, clinical case material, and course recordings that take his published work into practice in ways no book can.

What Library Subscribers Say

 I really appreciate the conversational tone and the sharing of personal experience and story.
Kerry Parker
...Very informative and detailed. Helps when working with clients in the field. Love these courses!
— Amy Turnesa
Well worth the time and effort you put into it. You get everything you need to begin your journey...
— Deborah Garland

How Certificates Work

Three steps to a certificate:
  1. Complete the course materials: watch the videos, read the content, and engage with the discussion section.
  2. Pass the assessment: score 70% or better. You can retake as needed.
  3. Download your certificate: save it, print it, add it to your professional portfolio.

65 courses in the Library include a certificate. Each certificate documents your knowledge in a specific area of herbal practice — not just your participation in a program.

Accreditation hours: Many courses include hours that can be submitted toward professional credentials, including American Herbalists Guild (AHG) membership requirements. Check with your accrediting agency to confirm which courses apply to your specific path. MWIH is not responsible for third-party accreditation decisions.

Frequently asked questions

Can I learn herbalism online as a beginner?

Yes — and for advanced students and practitioners. Because you choose your own path through the archive, a beginner can start with foundational materia medica courses while a practicing herbalist goes straight to clinical assessment or pharmacology. The Course Index helps you find exactly what's relevant to where you are. There is no minimum level required to join.

Is a herbalism course subscription worth it vs. buying courses individually?

Individual courses give you access to one subject. The Library gives you access to 90+ courses, the faculty discussion section, Matthew Wood's pre-publication writings, and the Course Index — all for a single monthly subscription. For anyone planning to study more than two or three subjects, the subscription is the better path financially and practically.

What is the founding rate and how does it work?

When you subscribe to The Library, your monthly price is locked in for as long as your subscription continues without lapsing. If the price of the Library increases in the future, your rate stays at the price you first subscribed at. If you cancel and re-subscribe later, you re-subscribe at the current rate — the founding rate cannot be reclaimed once a subscription lapses.

What happens if I cancel?

You can cancel anytime. Your access continues through the end of your billing period. There are no cancellation fees or penalties. If you subscribed at the founding rate, please note that re-subscribing after a lapse means re-subscribing at the rate current at that time.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. If the Library isn't what you expected, email us within 30 days of your first subscription charge, and we will refund your first month. No forms, no hoops, no complicated process. We offer this because we're confident in what's here. Most people who spend 30 days in the Library don't leave.

Does MWIH count toward American Herbalist Guild registration hours?

Many Library courses include accreditation hours that can be submitted toward American Herbalists Guild (AHG) membership requirements. Check directly with the AHG to confirm which specific courses apply to your path. MWIH is not responsible for third-party accreditation decisions.

Can I download the course videos or Matthew Wood's writings?

Course videos are available for streaming inside the Library — they are not available for download. Matthew Wood's pre-publication writings are viewable inside the Library; printable downloadable versions are available for separate purchase through our document library. Each downloadable document is individually watermarked to protect the integrity of the work.

How quickly do new courses appear in the Library?

New class recordings are added within 6 months of the live class date. The Library grows continuously — subscribers at the founding rate benefit from every new addition without a price increase.

Is The Library the same as the Year 1, 2, or 3 Programs?

No. The Earthwise Year Programs are structured curricula with a defined sequence, program-level certificates, and specific learning outcomes per year. The Library is a self-directed archive — you choose what to study and when.

Some students use both: the Earthwise Year Programs for structured progression, the Library for deeper dives into specific subjects alongside their program study.

If you've been in the Library for a while and feel ready for a more structured path, you don't necessarily have to start Year 1 from the beginning. MWIH offers a Pre-Test option for students who want to assess their current level, and a Transfer Program for those coming in with prior herbal education. Both are worth exploring before you assume you need to begin at square one.

What if I've already purchased individual courses?

Individual courses remain in your account for one year from purchase. A Library subscription gives you access to all other courses in the archive going forward. Your existing course access is not replaced or removed by subscribing to the Library.

What do I need to know before subscribing to an online herbalism program?

The main thing to clarify before subscribing to any herbal education platform is what you actually need: breadth vs. depth, a structured path vs. open access, video content vs. interaction. Most platforms give you one teacher, one tradition, and a fixed catalog. The Library is built differently — it's a cross-referenced archive spanning clinical Western herbalism, folk traditions, medical astrology, shamanic herbalism, nutritional approaches, and more, taught by a specialist faculty. There is no required sequence. You navigate by subject, plant, or condition using the Course Index, and you can submit questions directly to faculty through the open discussion section. If you want a structured curriculum with a defined sequence, the Earthwise Year Programs are a better fit and can be taken alongside the Library.

Where can I study with Matthew Wood online?

Matthew Wood teaches inside The Library and through the Herbs A-Z monthly class, both available through the Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism. The Library contains 90+ recorded courses — many taught by Matthew directly — along with his pre-publication clinical manuscripts, which are not available anywhere else online. Herbs A-Z is a separate live monthly class in which Matthew and guest teachers work through herbs by complaint, condition, and pattern. Some students subscribe to both. If you've read Matthew's books and want to go further than the books go, The Library is where that material lives. The Earthwise Year Programs also feature Matthew heavily and include live sessions with him directly.

The 30-Day Guarantee

Try The Library for 30 days — fully inside it.
If it's not what you expected, email us, and we'll refund your first month. No forms, no hoops. We'd rather you leave happy than stay unhappy.

We offer this because we're confident in what's here. Most people who spend 30 days in the Library don't leave.

$65 per month.

No contracts. No long-term commitment. Stay as long as it serves you.

What The Library Doesn't Include

The Library is an archive and Q&A resource — it doesn't include live classes, monthly community gatherings, or the Herbs A-Z live monthly class.

Herbs A-Z — Matthew Wood and guest teachers working through herbs by complaint, condition, and pattern, with a new class every month — is available as a separate subscription.

Study Buddy — a monthly subscription including a live Q&A, a facilitated Study Group, and a community Gathering — pairs naturally with a Library subscription for those who want the live layer alongside the depth of the archive.

Earthwise Year 1, 2, and 3 Programs — structured curricula with defined sequences and program-level certificates — are available separately. Some students use the Library alongside their Year Program for deeper dives into specific subjects.

Build Your Home Apothecary with Alberto Carbo, RH — The Apothecary series is a live, practice-based course focused on making: tinctures, oils, and herbal formulas. Because it includes ongoing live instruction with Alberto, it lives outside the Library archive and is offered as its own subscription. If you're interested in both, they complement each other well — the Library for depth across subjects, the Apothecary for hands-on making skills.

The Library is where serious herbalists
build a reference archive they'll use for years.

Our most popular single classes start at $90.

Individual certificate courses range from $295 to $895.

The Library gives you access to all 90+ for $65/month.

$65 per month.


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