Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism

11/20/2025

Sage has long been a plant of remembrance, clarity, and renewal — but its story goes far deeper than the kitchen or the incense bundle. 🌿✨

In our latest blog, Carolyn Jones, MSc, CC explores sage as a ritual herb of cleansing, grounding, and reconnecting with the wisdom carried through generations.

From teas and tinctures to hydrosols and essences, sage offers many forms of support — each with its own voice and presence.

👉 Read the full post:
https://www.matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.com/blog/sage-a-ritual-of-cleansing-and-remembering

11/20/2025

Bad Chemicals!

11/20/2025

11/18/2025

Join the MWIH Team for a brief discussion on the Seasonal Herbalist's herb of the week: Sage! 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 Late Fall - Early Winter Seasonal Herbalist Cards, here: https://wood-herbs.kit.com/lhw-late-fall-early-winter

11/17/2025

Meet sage (Salvia officinalis). Aromatic, clarifying, and deeply grounding, sage has long supported digestion, the throat, and clarity of mind. 🌿

We’ll be diving deeper into this plant during our Seasonal Herbalist Live Q&A on Tuesday and Thursday — join us to explore sage’s many gifts.

✨ Download your free Seasonal Herbalist Cards: https://wood-herbs.kit.com/lhw-late-fall-early-winter

11/17/2025

What?? Imagine the things we still don’t know!!

11/17/2025

Great interview with Phyllis Dewon Light, MA.

Why have so many herbalists stopped using American ginseng — and what would it mean to welcome it back?In this episode, I sat down with Appalachian herbalist...

11/16/2025

Funny!

11/14/2025

Join the Team for a brand new way to experience MWIH Classes - together!
Get ready for an educational, entertaining and insightful new way of learning.

11/13/2025

Join the MWIH Team for a brief discussion on the Seasonal Herbalist's herb of the week: Cinnamon! 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 Late Fall - Early Winter Seasonal Herbalist Cards, here: https://wood-herbs.kit.com/lhw-late-fall-early-winter

11/13/2025

Free Preview of the Herbs A-Z BONUS Class - Topic: Diabetes & the Pancreas Part 2 - with Matthew Wood and Phyllis D. Light.

Join the monthly Live Webinars, ask Matthew, Phyllis and other teachers questions, and gain access to the A-Z archive with over 80, 2-hour class recordings, here:
https://www.matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.com/subscription/herbs-a-z-monthly-class-monthly-subscription

11/12/2025

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