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# The Language of Plants | Featuring Matthew Wood
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the renowned Western herbalist, educator, and author, Matthew Wood. Tune in with the founder of [Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism (MWIH)](https://matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.com/home) and Thomas as they explore how language not only forms the way we speak but also the way we think, why we should acknowledge all plants and animals as fellow citizens of our environment, and they many ways herbs can influence the body, mind, and emotions.
As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are invaluable to our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism.
###### Learn more about Matthew Wood below! ⬇
**🌲Matthew Wood** has been a practicing herbalist for over forty years. He is an internationally known teacher and author with more than ten books to his credit, including *[The Book of Herbal Wisdom](https://www.amazon.com/Book-Herbal-Wisdom-Plants-Medicines-ebook/dp/B077CR5HSS?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vqxEmN6hpL1sOR65u_uKh-Cuo-MU_qGMMDliNbOiuI72d2wHXehVVfAwtirx8P1QIm3iPrEZS2SQn0HkXFa2Q4oW0c-E9QtdN0vpLLNZ-gPdwBQd0-ZOhXLfoP-U-aVoaRr9_ie-_Eef1R9bjSx51DgFo28CdouywD3ZVBHBqLmgkDqp0Y6HLRUJJ1YtBP59.kJZvGe4vDkgzWwHAI7vcgFr9F7fO5VYXxiPd-Fi-QDI&dib_tag=AUTHOR)*, *[The Earthwise Herbals](https://www.amazon.com/Earthwise-Herbal-Repertory-Definitive-Practitioners-ebook/dp/B019B6QC5K?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vqxEmN6hpL1sOR65u_uKh-Cuo-MU_qGMMDliNbOiuI72d2wHXehVVfAwtirx8P1QIm3iPrEZS2SQn0HkXFa2Q4oW0c-E9QtdN0vpLLNZ-gPdwBQd0-ZOhXLfoP-U-aVoaRr9_ie-_Eef1R9bjSx51DgFo28CdouywD3ZVBHBqLmgkDqp0Y6HLRUJJ1YtBP59.kJZvGe4vDkgzWwHAI7vcgFr9F7fO5VYXxiPd-Fi-QDI&dib_tag=AUTHOR)*, *[Holistic Medicine and the Extracellular Matrix](https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Medicine-Extracellular-Matrix-Cellular-ebook/dp/B08X4YSRG9?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vqxEmN6hpL1sOR65u_uKh-Cuo-MU_qGMMDliNbOiuI72d2wHXehVVfAwtirx8P1QIm3iPrEZS2SQn0HkXFa2Q4oW0c-E9QtdN0vpLLNZ-gPdwBQd0-ZOhXLfoP-U-aVoaRr9_ie-_Eef1R9bjSx51DgFo28CdouywD3ZVBHBqLmgkDqp0Y6HLRUJJ1YtBP59.kJZvGe4vDkgzWwHAI7vcgFr9F7fO5VYXxiPd-Fi-QDI&dib_tag=AUTHOR)*, and *[A Shamanic Herbal](https://www.amazon.com/Shamanic-Herbal-Teachers-Animal-Medicines-ebook/dp/B0CM44LXCD?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vqxEmN6hpL1sOR65u_uKh-Cuo-MU_qGMMDliNbOiuI72d2wHXehVVfAwtirx8P1QIm3iPrEZS2SQn0HkXFa2Q4oW0c-E9QtdN0vpLLNZ-gPdwBQd0-ZOhXLfoP-U-aVoaRr9_ie-_Eef1R9bjSx51DgFo28CdouywD3ZVBHBqLmgkDqp0Y6HLRUJJ1YtBP59.kJZvGe4vDkgzWwHAI7vcgFr9F7fO5VYXxiPd-Fi-QDI&dib_tag=AUTHOR)*. Matthew has an MSc in herbal medicine from the [Scottish School of Herbal Medicine](https://www.herbalmedicine.org.uk/) (accredited, U. of Wales). Located in Minnesota, Matthew is also the founder of the [Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism](https://matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.com/home), which offers a specially curated collection of Matthew’s own teachings, as well as those of herbal specialist co-teachers, to create a program for students to enjoy, cherish, and carry the herbal legacy into future generations with confidence and honor. Matthew currently resides in the Midwest.
Peruse the full collection of Matthew’s book offerings!
###### 📓 [Matthew Wood's Books](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Wood/author/B001JS4XDC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true) 📓
Looking for hands-on herbalism education? Check out the MWIH Class Calendar!
###### 🌿 [Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism | In-Person Herbal Classes](https://matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.com/calendar) 🌿
Want a FREE array of articles and resources? Read the MWIH Blog
###### 🌼 [Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism | Herbal Medicine Blog](https://matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.com/blog) 🌼
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# The Language of Plants | Featuring Matthew Wood
This week on Everything You Didn’t Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the renowned Western herbalist, educator, and author, Matthew Wood. Tune in with the founder of [Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism (MWIH)](https://matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.com/home) and Thomas as they explore how language not only forms the way we speak but also the way we think, why we should acknowledge all plants and animals as fellow citizens of our environment, and they many ways herbs can influence the body, mind, and emotions.
As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are invaluable to our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism.
###### Learn more about Matthew Wood below! ⬇
**🌲Matthew Wood** has been a practicing herbalist for over forty years. He is an internationally known teacher and author with more than ten books to his credit, including *[The Book of Herbal Wisdom](https://www.amazon.com/Book-Herbal-Wisdom-Plants-Medicines-ebook/dp/B077CR5HSS?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vqxEmN6hpL1sOR65u_uKh-Cuo-MU_qGMMDliNbOiuI72d2wHXehVVfAwtirx8P1QIm3iPrEZS2SQn0HkXFa2Q4oW0c-E9QtdN0vpLLNZ-gPdwBQd0-ZOhXLfoP-U-aVoaRr9_ie-_Eef1R9bjSx51DgFo28CdouywD3ZVBHBqLmgkDqp0Y6HLRUJJ1YtBP59.kJZvGe4vDkgzWwHAI7vcgFr9F7fO5VYXxiPd-Fi-QDI&dib_tag=AUTHOR)*, *[The Earthwise Herbals](https://www.amazon.com/Earthwise-Herbal-Repertory-Definitive-Practitioners-ebook/dp/B019B6QC5K?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vqxEmN6hpL1sOR65u_uKh-Cuo-MU_qGMMDliNbOiuI72d2wHXehVVfAwtirx8P1QIm3iPrEZS2SQn0HkXFa2Q4oW0c-E9QtdN0vpLLNZ-gPdwBQd0-ZOhXLfoP-U-aVoaRr9_ie-_Eef1R9bjSx51DgFo28CdouywD3ZVBHBqLmgkDqp0Y6HLRUJJ1YtBP59.kJZvGe4vDkgzWwHAI7vcgFr9F7fO5VYXxiPd-Fi-QDI&dib_tag=AUTHOR)*, *[Holistic Medicine and the Extracellular Matrix](https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Medicine-Extracellular-Matrix-Cellular-ebook/dp/B08X4YSRG9?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vqxEmN6hpL1sOR65u_uKh-Cuo-MU_qGMMDliNbOiuI72d2wHXehVVfAwtirx8P1QIm3iPrEZS2SQn0HkXFa2Q4oW0c-E9QtdN0vpLLNZ-gPdwBQd0-ZOhXLfoP-U-aVoaRr9_ie-_Eef1R9bjSx51DgFo28CdouywD3ZVBHBqLmgkDqp0Y6HLRUJJ1YtBP59.kJZvGe4vDkgzWwHAI7vcgFr9F7fO5VYXxiPd-Fi-QDI&dib_tag=AUTHOR)*, and *[A Shamanic Herbal](https://www.amazon.com/Shamanic-Herbal-Teachers-Animal-Medicines-ebook/dp/B0CM44LXCD?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vqxEmN6hpL1sOR65u_uKh-Cuo-MU_qGMMDliNbOiuI72d2wHXehVVfAwtirx8P1QIm3iPrEZS2SQn0HkXFa2Q4oW0c-E9QtdN0vpLLNZ-gPdwBQd0-ZOhXLfoP-U-aVoaRr9_ie-_Eef1R9bjSx51DgFo28CdouywD3ZVBHBqLmgkDqp0Y6HLRUJJ1YtBP59.kJZvGe4vDkgzWwHAI7vcgFr9F7fO5VYXxiPd-Fi-QDI&dib_tag=AUTHOR)*. Matthew has an MSc in herbal medicine from the [Scottish School of Herbal Medicine](https://www.herbalmedicine.org.uk/) (accredited, U. of Wales). Located in Minnesota, Matthew is also the founder of the [Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism](https://matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.com/home), which offers a specially curated collection of Matthew’s own teachings, as well as those of herbal specialist co-teachers, to create a program for students to enjoy, cherish, and carry the herbal legacy into future generations with confidence and honor. Matthew currently resides in the Midwest.
Peruse the full collection of Matthew’s book offerings!
###### 📓 [Matthew Wood's Books](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Wood/author/B001JS4XDC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true) 📓
Looking for hands-on herbalism education? Check out the MWIH Class Calendar!
###### 🌿 [Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism | In-Person Herbal Classes](https://matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.com/calendar) 🌿
Want a FREE array of articles and resources? Read the MWIH Blog
###### 🌼 [Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism | Herbal Medicine Blog](https://matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.com/blog) 🌼
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