Chinese Medicine Classics

In this class, we take an in-depth look into the Deficiency Taxation (虚劳) chapter of the Jingui Yaolue (金匮要略).

As with many other chapters in this seminal text, this one is essential for understanding and treating the diverse types of patients we encounter in our clinics. The treatment strategies in this chapter are more essential than ever, as the conditions and presentations of modern patients become increasingly complex and multifaceted. 

Topics covered in the class include:

• The history of Deficiency Taxation and its discussion and treatments in other texts throughout history
• The origin of the term
• The concept of Deficiency Taxation
• The Pathogenesis & Pathomechanism
• The original lines from the Jingui Yaolue, as well as thorough and deep discussions on the formulas found within the chapter, which include.                                                  
  • Guizhi Jia Longgu Muli Tang
  • Tian Xiong San
  • Xiao Jian Zhong Tang
  • Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
  • Shen Qi Wan
  • Shu Yu Wan
  • Suan Zao Ren Tang
  • Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan
  • Zhi Gan Cao Tang                                                                                                   
• Similar to our Formula Families classes, for each formula, we discuss the formulas presentation, diagnostic features, and clinical applications. Case histories are used throughout illustrating their usage in the modern clinic. In keeping with the premise that these classes are based not only on clinical experience but also on actual textual research, all other relevant lines from the Shānghán Zábìng Lùn 傷寒雜病論 and other canonical texts are highlighted and covered, with discussions on key symptoms, signs, physiology, pathology, herbal flavours and dynamics, complex terminology, etc.