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Upcoming Classes in Minnesota
Classes in Western Herbalism
Organ Systems, Physiology, Energetics
To be scheduled Fall 2010...
The underlying principles of Western Herbalism, as they come down to use from Greek/Arabic and nineteenth century botanical medicine, form a comprehensive, energetic approach also compatible with scientific medicine. This class is most suitable to people who have a good foundation in the use of herbal medicines, but desire to increase their understanding of simple, functional physiology, of a workable system of energetics implicit in Western Herbalism, and use an intuitive approach to herbalism.
We will learn to interpret the energetics of disease (using the six tissue state model of nineteenth century physiomedicalism). We will also understand how this paradigm perpetuates the Greek model of the four qualities (hot, cold, damp, dry) and the two tissue states (tense and relaxed). We will learn about functional physiology, i.e., how the organs, systems, and tissues work, and how they become energetically disordered, i.e., too hot or excited, cold or depressed. The aim is to learn to grasp the functional physiology of disease and match herbs holistically and intuitively.
Other subjects include Southern Blood medicine, the three constitutional types (vata, pitta, kaptha), their relationship to the organ systems (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm), and to derivative constitutional types. This introduces us to the “Animal Medicine” method of classification, modeled on a Native American approach (taught next summer).
For more information, contact Matthew Wood at 763-972-7225 greenmedic@copper.net.
Upcoming Classes Around the Country -
2010.
California
Organ Systems and Herbs, in Depth
Six weekend workshop, intermediate level, on organ systems and introductory client evaluation.
This year Matthew Wood's Advanced Apprenticeship will go from Samhain (Oct 30/31) through Beltane (May Day), 2010 - 2011
Sponsored by Philos School
of Herbal Energetics and Mary Pat Palmer, Registered Herbalist (AHG)
2400 Hwy 128
Philo, California 95466
contact: Mary Pat Palmer
707-895-3007
mpatpalm@herbalenergetics.com
Upcoming Classes Around the World - 2010
Herbal Medicine and Nature Wisdom
Retreat in Rural France
with Mathew Wood and Julia Graves
July 22 – August 2, 2010
Join two of the foremost practicing herbalists of today for a unique excursion to the heartland of
Western herbalism. The journey will take you to temperate central France, visiting the wild flora
that gave rise to the greatest part of the European herbal tradition.
To begin, the tour takes us to the 6000 year old neolithic standing
stones of Carnac in Bretagne, the Celtic part of Europe. While not
widely known, it is maybe the most awesome and inspiring
evidence of ancient nature wisdom. Thus, we will commence the
retreat at the unforgettable place of the roots of our native herbal
tradition. Weather permitting, we will visit the nearby beach. We
then continue to Corrčze in Limosin, nestled in the lush green
rolling foothills of the Massif Central mountains, in a remote area within pristine nature. There will
be a full schedule with morning and afternoon study sessions, and evening lectures. We will visit
the nearby medieval town of Treignac, along the
ancient pilgrims' route to Santiago de Compostella.
We will also visit French pharmacies, herb stores and
Jardin du Centaure herb farm and botanical garden to
hear about the mystical lore of the plants, and learn
about the French “twist” on herbalism.
A rare opportunity to train with Matthew Wood in a
block course of nine days, this course held in English
language includes a structured study program. The
systematic training covers tissue states, organ systems
and specific herbs to treat them, diagnostic tools such
as pulse, face and tongue diagnostics, and nature wisdom teachings, including the study of the
doctrine of signature, alchemical principles, Native American Indian animal medicine, and
Goethean natural studies. These are the principles at the core of our unique approach to herbal
medicine.
As soon as you send in your deposit, you will receive a
detailed information packet, including travel information details, and
points and time of arrival and departure.
For all further information, please contact Julia Graves at
himalayalily@gmail.com.
“By magically changing our lives, our green friends restore
physical
health, psychological happiness, and spiritual purpose. A little
miracle occurs and the magical level clicks in, in fact,
whenever an
herb cures in a real and radical way. This is a sign that
something
great and new has come in from a different world to enrich and
develop
our lives to their fullest and most beautiful potential”.
-Matthew
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