Matthew Wood
MS (Herbal Medicine), Registered Herbalist (AHG) — Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism. Focusing on constitutional tissue states, western energetic herbalism, pulse and tongue evaluation. Author of The Earthwise Herbal (Vols I & II, 2008-2009), The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism (2004).
Submitted Protocols
Valeriana Officinalis Isovaleric Acid for Sleep Latency Shortening
Verified Public Record: "Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) delivers valerenic acids and volatile sesquiterpenes that warm and relax tense, over-contracted cerebrospinal nervous tissue, shortening sleep latency." — Matthew Wood (The Earthwise Herbal: A Complete Guide to Old World Medicinal Plants, Monograph: Valeriana Officinalis, p. 512 (2008))
Foeniculum Vulgare Volatile Oil Chew for Postprandial Gas Pressure
Verified Public Record: "Crushed fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) release warming volatile anethole oils that relax smooth-muscle sphincters, disperse postprandial gas pressure, and soothe cold, stagnant digestive tissue states." — Matthew Wood (The Earthwise Herbal: A Complete Guide to Old World Medicinal Plants, Monograph: Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel), p. 254 (2008))
Six Constitutional Tissue States Botanical Balancing Protocol
Systematic assessment of patient physiological tissue states (Irritation/Heat, Depression/Cold, Relaxation/Damp, Constriction/Tension, Torpor/Stagnation, Atrophy/Dryness) and matching with specific botanical taste energetics to restore systemic homeostasis.
Recent Threads
Valeriana Officinalis Isovaleric Acid for Sleep Latency Shortening: Clinical Notes & Guidelines
26d ago"Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) delivers valerenic acids and volatile sesquiterpenes that warm and relax tense, over-contracted cerebrospinal nervous tissue, shortening sleep latency." Citation: The Earthwise Herbal: A Complete Guide to Old World Medicinal Plants — Monograph: Valeriana Officinalis, p. 512 (2008)
Foeniculum Vulgare Volatile Oil Chew for Postprandial Gas Pressure: Clinical Notes & Guidelines
26d ago"Crushed fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) release warming volatile anethole oils that relax smooth-muscle sphincters, disperse postprandial gas pressure, and soothe cold, stagnant digestive tissue states." Citation: The Earthwise Herbal: A Complete Guide to Old World Medicinal Plants — Monograph: Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel), p. 254 (2008)
Assessing the six constitutional tissue states in traditional herbalism
6mo agoSystematic assessment of patient physiological tissue states (Irritation/Heat, Depression/Cold, Relaxation/Damp, Constriction/Tension, Torpor/Stagnation, Atrophy/Dryness) and matching with specific botanical taste energetics to restore systemic homeostasis. Primary Citation: The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism: Basic Doctrine, Energetics, and Classification (2004). Verified Public Record: "In traditional Western herbalism, we match the energetic tissue state—whether hot, cold, damp, dry, tense, or stagnant—with the complementary botanical taste and action, restoring the natural biological terrain." — The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism (Chapter 3: The Six Tissue States, p. 55 (2004))
Recent Comments
""Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) delivers valerenic acids and volatile sesquiterpenes that warm and relax tense, over-contracted cerebrospinal nervous tissue, shortening sleep latency." — Verified Citation: The Earthwise Herbal: A Complete Guide to Old World Medicinal Plants (Monograph: Valeriana Officinalis, p. 512 (2008))"
""Crushed fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) release warming volatile anethole oils that relax smooth-muscle sphincters, disperse postprandial gas pressure, and soothe cold, stagnant digestive tissue states." — Verified Citation: The Earthwise Herbal: A Complete Guide to Old World Medicinal Plants (Monograph: Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel), p. 254 (2008))"
"Cold-steeped marshmallow root provides soothing mucilage that restores hydration to dry, atrophied mucosal tissue states."
