Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism

Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism Matthew Wood is a prominent Western herbalist; a consultant, educator, and author.
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08/27/2025

🌿 Prickly (Wild) Lettuce—from prickly leaves and slow growth to its role as a muscle relaxant. Leigh also highlights its use for acne and why a bit of caution is needed.

Find out more in our Learn Herbal Wisdom Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296993334798900/

08/26/2025

Join the MWIH Team for a brief discussion on the Seasonal Herbalist's herb of the week: Prickly Lettuce!
We will be featuring the FREE downloadable Late Summer - Early Fall Seasonal Herbalist flashcards which are available at the Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism (Link Below!).
Your questions are welcome!�

Get Your FREE Set of Late Summer - Early Fall Seasonal Herbalist Cards here:
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08/26/2025

In this excerpt from the "Nervous System" class from the Doctrine of Signatures course, Leigh Arnoldy walks us through nerve, brain and deer medicine signatures.

You can access the Doctrine of Signatures through the individual course, or through the "Library + Herbs A-Z" subscription (currently available for a 30-day FREE Trial) here:
https://www.matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.com/free-trial-a

08/25/2025

🌿 Wild & Prickly Lettuce—Matthew breaks down the botanical names, how to tell them apart, and the best time to harvest.

🌿 Have you ever met a plant that works on your muscles, mind, and even how your liver handles hormones?That’s Prickly Le...
08/25/2025

🌿 Have you ever met a plant that works on your muscles, mind, and even how your liver handles hormones?

That’s Prickly Lettuce—our focus for this week’s new card in the Seasonal Herbalist set. This wild, weedy ally is both calming and complex with gifts you might not expect at first glance.

And there’s more ahead… in the coming weeks, we’ll be exploring: Goldenrod, Queen Anne’s Lace, Black Walnut, and Rose.

Each card includes:
🔍 Plant ID tips
🌿 Herbal uses & preparation methods
💧 Energetics, tastes & tissue states
⚠️ Safety insights, lookalikes & more

📥 Download your free set here: https://wood-herbs.kit.com/lhw-summer-early-fall

Plus, remember to join us in the Learn Herbal Wisdom Group to learn more about this plant. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296993334798900/

08/24/2025

Tune in to this brief excerpt from the "Doctrine of Signatures: Nervous System" class in the Doctrine of Signatures course. Herbalist Leigh Arnoldy overviews herbs with signatures for the brain and explores how this relates to the nervous system.

Want to check out the full class, over 20 recordings in the Doctrine of Signatures archive and have access to the beautiful and informative slideshows? Get full access to the Doctrine of Signatures, and ver 90 other classes and courses with the currently available FREE 30-day trial, here:
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08/23/2025

In this brief excerpt from the Vervains & Agrimony class in Herbs A-Z, Matthew Wood and Phyllis D. Light discuss the use of Agrimony for different types of ulcerations, as a bleeding remedy & some of the mental/emotional indications that tend to be present when it's use is indicated.

Right now, you can try out the "Library + Herbs A-Z" subscription for FREE for 30 days. Tune in to the full class referenced above, and hundreds more here:
https://www.matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.com/free-trial-a

🌿✨ What’s YOUR Herbalist Archetype? ✨🌿Are you a Nuturer, an Earth Mystic, a Forest Forager, or maybe something else? 🌱Ta...
08/22/2025

🌿✨ What’s YOUR Herbalist Archetype? ✨🌿

Are you a Nuturer, an Earth Mystic, a Forest Forager, or maybe something else? 🌱
Take our fun quiz and discover which herbal personality fits you best—and get a custom list of classes to match your style.

✨ Even better—it pairs perfectly with our 30-day FREE trial of Library + Herbs A–Z (no credit card required). That means you’ll get immediate access to classes designed for your unique archetype!

👉 Take the quiz, find your match, and start learning today. https://0c6hzf3jll0.typeform.com/to/dZv48ewS

📸 Don’t forget to share your results—and pass it on to a friend so they can find theirs too!

08/22/2025

Matthew shares how Agrimony’s nature aligns with persistence, fairness, and finding resolution—ending in an Agrimony victory.

😤 Anger comes in many flavors—thankfully, so do herbs.From the gentle calm of Chamomile, to the cooling liver support of...
08/22/2025

😤 Anger comes in many flavors—thankfully, so do herbs.

From the gentle calm of Chamomile, to the cooling liver support of Dandelion, the steadying presence of Agrimony, and the deep emotional reset of Bupleurum—plants have your back when tempers flare. 🌿

Which one’s your go-to?

Learn more about agrimony in our Learn Herbal Wisdom Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296993334798900/

🌿 Yellow flowers aren’t always Agrimony…Sulphur Cinquefoil, Wood Avens, and Yellow Avens can all look similar at a glanc...
08/21/2025

🌿 Yellow flowers aren’t always Agrimony…

Sulphur Cinquefoil, Wood Avens, and Yellow Avens can all look similar at a glance, but each has its own leaf shape, flower style, and preferred home.

✨ This week’s Plant ID comparison cards break down the key differences—so you can spot Agrimony with confidence and know exactly what you’re looking at in the field.

Get the full set in our Learn Herbal Wisdom Group and start building your plant ID skills. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296993334798900/

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