Central Nervous System - Intermediate

with Matthew Wood, MS and Phyllis D. Light, MA

Herbalist with 75 Years of Joint Experience as Consulting Herbalists & Herbal Authors

In these classes, Matt and Phyllis discuss neurotransmitters in detail and discuss herbs from that standpoint. These classes also act as a base for discussion of the ANS (autonomic nervous system). 

Herb discussion in the beginning and intermediate classes include: skullcap, motherwort, peppermint, spearmint, pennyroyal, lemon balm, catnip, chamomile, lavender, rosemary, sage, valerian, vervain, black hoarhound, monarda fistulosa, gotu kola, and many others. 

In the intermediate class, we talk about neurotransmitters and the plants that act upon them, including the nightshades, psilocybes, and other mushrooms.

Includes

  • Support Materials

    174 pages of manuscripts (not downloadable) from Matthew are available to view and a downloadable handout from Phyllis.

  • 1 year access to materials and Q&A

    1 year to view and review content, ask questions and discuss with fellow students and teachers.

  • 4 hours of teaching

    2, 2-hour classes of in-depth teaching with Matthew Wood and Phyllis D. Light

Curriculum

    1. Welcome Message

    1. About Non-Downloadable Documents

    2. The Nervous System by Phyllis D. Light (8 pages, not downloadable)

    3. UPDATED - The Nervous System by Matthew Wood (28 pages, not downloadable)

    4. Herbs for the Nervous System - An Overview by Matthew Wood (4 pages, not downloadable)

    5. Materia Medica of Herbs for the Nervous System by Matthew Wood (79 pages, not downloadable)

    6. A Selection of Nervines by Matthew Wood (37 pages, not downloadable)

    1. CNS - Intermediate Class 1 - Webinar Chat Text

    2. CNS - Intermediate Class 1 - Video

    3. CNS - Intermediate Class 1 - Audio

    1. CNS - Intermediate Class 2 - Webinar Chat Text

    2. CNS - Intermediate Class 2 - Video

    3. CNS - Intermediate Class 2 - Audio

    1. Tests and Certificates

    2. Central Nervous System Intermediate Test

    1. Please share your thoughts

About this course

  • $80.00
  • 16 lessons
  • 4.5 hours of video content

 

 

Documents are not downloadable. Please note that Matthew often adds manuscripts of upcoming books and is allowing students early access to these works-in-progress; therefore, they are available as 'view-only' documents and are not downloadable.

Start at any time! Complete the lessons at your own pace.

Certificates designed and signed by Matthew Wood are available for purchase to those who successfully complete all tests with a passing grade of 70% or better. More details regarding herbal course certificates are here.

Tests are multiple-choice, and multiple attempts are permitted.

For those of you seeking clinical hours, we have a list of all classes/courses with corresponding accreditation hours.



5 star rating

Central Nervous System - Intermediate

Rose Casey

Absolutely amazing course! I would highly recommend it. Five Star!

Absolutely amazing course! I would highly recommend it. Five Star!

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5 star rating

Central Nervous System Intermediate Course

Jeanette Hess

The unique teaching style of Wood and Light cannot be beat. They are knowledgeable, and forthcoming with their knowledge. They are also very responsive to qu...

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The unique teaching style of Wood and Light cannot be beat. They are knowledgeable, and forthcoming with their knowledge. They are also very responsive to questions and share what they know when questioned.

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5 star rating

great

edward coughlin

great class

great class

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5 star rating

Another great class by Matt and Phyllis!

Janice Walker

This class was quite enjoyable. Full of invaluable knowledge from two amazing herbalist. I loved the story telling aspect of the course, which made it fun ...

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This class was quite enjoyable. Full of invaluable knowledge from two amazing herbalist. I loved the story telling aspect of the course, which made it fun and especially memorable! I still have a visual of the potency of passionflower as a journeying herb from Phyllis's story of driving a trashbag of fresh passionflower home.

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5 star rating

Various Herbs

Marti MacDougald

The discussion of the various herbs for the spinal cord was wonderful! I like learning about the new uses for herbs that I would not learn anywhere else! Fo...

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The discussion of the various herbs for the spinal cord was wonderful! I like learning about the new uses for herbs that I would not learn anywhere else! For example, mullein and black cohosh for spinal conditions.

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5 star rating

Central Nervous System - Intermediate

Rose Casey

Absolutely amazing course! I would highly recommend it. Five Star!

Absolutely amazing course! I would highly recommend it. Five Star!

Read Less
5 star rating

Central Nervous System Intermediate Course

Jeanette Hess

The unique teaching style of Wood and Light cannot be beat. They are knowledgeable, and forthcoming with their knowledge. They are also very responsive to qu...

Read More

The unique teaching style of Wood and Light cannot be beat. They are knowledgeable, and forthcoming with their knowledge. They are also very responsive to questions and share what they know when questioned.

Read Less
5 star rating

great

edward coughlin

great class

great class

Read Less
5 star rating

Another great class by Matt and Phyllis!

Janice Walker

This class was quite enjoyable. Full of invaluable knowledge from two amazing herbalist. I loved the story telling aspect of the course, which made it fun ...

Read More

This class was quite enjoyable. Full of invaluable knowledge from two amazing herbalist. I loved the story telling aspect of the course, which made it fun and especially memorable! I still have a visual of the potency of passionflower as a journeying herb from Phyllis's story of driving a trashbag of fresh passionflower home.

Read Less
5 star rating

Various Herbs

Marti MacDougald

The discussion of the various herbs for the spinal cord was wonderful! I like learning about the new uses for herbs that I would not learn anywhere else! Fo...

Read More

The discussion of the various herbs for the spinal cord was wonderful! I like learning about the new uses for herbs that I would not learn anywhere else! For example, mullein and black cohosh for spinal conditions.

Read Less
5 star rating

Central Nervous System - Intermediate

Rose Casey

Absolutely amazing course! I would highly recommend it. Five Star!

Absolutely amazing course! I would highly recommend it. Five Star!

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