The Practice of Traditional Western H..., Matthew Wood
The Practice of Traditional Western H..., Matthew Wood
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The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism
Basic Doctrine, Energetics, and Classification

Author: Matthew Wood

Narrator: Chris Sorensen

Unabridged: 10 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/25/2020


Synopsis

The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism places the function of western herbs in their true historical context, apart from homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, and Ayurveda. Recently there has been a revival of interest in western herbalism, but practitioners haven't been able to explore its benefits due to a void of information on the topic—the system of medicine the herbs fit into had all but disappeared. To remedy the situation, herbalist Matthew Wood has researched the old-time practices and reconstructed them for modern use. In resuscitating western herbal medicine and bringing it up to date, he gives his listeners a powerful tool for holistic theory and treatment. Wood makes the point that plant medicines, because they are made from a broad range of chemical components, are naturally suited for the treatment of general patterns in the body. He argues against the biomedical model of standardization, in which herbs are refined and advertised as if they were drugs suited to an exact disease or condition.

About Matthew Wood

Matthew Wood is a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, and has maintained a private practice as an herbalist for twenty years. He lives and practices at Sunnyfield Herb Farm in Minnetrista, Minnesota.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lily on February 18, 2008

This book is an excellent primer on western herbalism. The first half of the book is very historical. Looking at various stages in the history of western herbalism (and comparing to eastern herbalism) to offer a usable system for today. The second half goes through the different tissue states and di......more

Goodreads review by ryn on April 02, 2010

an essential read for any herbalist, lucid and engaging. Wood presents the energetic system underlying the herbal tradition of the Western world, from its origins and history to its practical use in assessment and intervention. clarifying, illuminating, and immediately useful, the concepts and conne......more

Goodreads review by Lily on June 16, 2018

Excellent, cannot recommend it enough to serious students and practitioners!......more