Judy Lieblein
Herbal Wisdom Series
Matthew Wood
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Pulse, Tongue, Facial Evaluation
& Pulse Testing of Remedies
by Matthew Wood
5 Monday Evenings
January 30, February 13, 20, 27, March 6
This class is intended for those who seek to be professionals in the field of herbalism, acupuncture, or feel a need to pursue education in holistic evaluation. We will look at tongues and faces of ourselves, and guests that want a ‘free evaluation’ and pictures. We will take pulses, learning the basic system taught in Chinese medicine, plus some of the pulses used in Greek medicine. Matthew Wood studied pulse diagnosis at the California School of Acupuncture, and has been practicing for over thirty years. He is the author of Traditional Western Pulse Evaluation, with Francis Bonaldo and Phyllis Light—book recommended but not required (we can order several at the same time).
2.5 hours. Minimum class size: 3, but Volunteers welcome for evaluation.
Seven Herbs, Plants as Teachers
Shamanic Herbalism, the Speech & Wisdom of Nature,
& the Doctrine of Signatures
by Matthew Wood
Sunday Afternoons
January 29, February 5, 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26
These are the herbal subjects that make my heart sing. I can talk about plain, ordinary, important household herbs, but I love the esoteric depths of herbalism so we are going to talk about the shamanic path—the Old, Old Path—the Wisdom of Nature, the Speech of Nature (which is how not to talk and think like an invader), and always of course the doctrine of signatures. Including plant attunements. Easter Lily, Yerba Santa, Iris, Wormwood, Black Cohosh, Lady’s Slipper, and other remedies: California Bay Laurel, Lady’s Mantle, Goldenrod, Angelica, Solomon’s Seal, Tarragon, and many more.
The seven herbs in this series represent stages of unfoldment as they form a natural progression from one stage of knowledge to another. We will be recording each class in the series so if you miss a class you can still receive the information. We also offer an individual class option.
The Immune System & Immune Remedies
Necessary Study for Our Time
by Matthew Wood
Saturday, February 25
The Nervous System
by Matthew Wood
Saturday, March 11
We begin with a quick overview of the nervous system: central (conscious), autonomic (unconscious), sympathetic (fight or flight), parasympathetic (rest, recover, sleep, dream).
Next a look at Neurotransmitters and the “three selves” (animal—dopamine, adrenalin; human — serotonin; spirit — DMT), and Nervous System Problems: nervousness, tension, relaxation, debility, weakness, pain, insomnia, some headaches.
Nervines or remedies will be discussed all through the class. Wood Betony, Black Hoarhound, Skullcap, Motherwort, Mugwort, Valerian, Passionflower, Peppermint. Magnesium supplements, Phosphate homeopathic, and more.
About the Teachers
Judy Lieblein
Judy Lieblein is a shamanic clinical herbalist, teacher, Reiki Master, co-owner and on-staff herbalist at Gathering Thyme & owner of Sacred Rose Herbals in Marin County, CA.
Judy is dedicated to assisting and empowering all beings to align to their truth cultivating health, well-being, independence and freedom through medicinal herbs, flower essences, energy work and self-awareness practices.
Matthew Wood
Matthew has been a practicing herbalist since 1982, and is a renowed inspirational lecturer and author of several books including The Book of Herbal Wisdom and The Earthwise Herbal. While he believes in the virture of many other healing modalities, he has always been inspired to learn, preserve, and practice the tradition of herbal medicine descending to us from our European, Anglo-Amer- ican, and Native American heritage. He has helped tens of thousands of clients over the years, with many difficult health problems. He is a member of the American Herbalists Guild (registered herbalist) and has earned his Masters of Science degree from the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine (accredited by the University of Wales).