Chinese Medicine Classics

This course offers comprehensive coverage of the first 12 key herbs presented in our Formula Family series. The herbs and their respective formulas covered include:

• Guìzhī 桂枝
• Máhuáng 麻黄
• Cháihú 柴胡
• Bànxià 半夏
• Huángqí 黄芪
• Fùzǐ 附子
• Fúlíng 茯苓
• Gānjiāng 干姜
• Shígāo 石膏
• Huánglián 黄连
• Dāngguī 當歸
• Wúzhūyú 吳茱萸
• Gégēn 葛根

Each class provides an in-depth exploration of a specific herb, starting with introductory sections that delve into its;

• Historical usage
• Body type/constitution
• Presentation and constitutional tendencies
• Key tongue and pulse findings, as well as abdominal and other significant diagnostic features.

Subsequently, we delve into the essential formulas associated with each herb family. These sessions focus on their presentation, diagnostic features, and clinical applications. Throughout the course, case histories are used to illustrate the modern clinical usage of these formulas. To ensure that the classes are grounded in both clinical experience and rigorous textual research, all relevant lines from the Shānghán Zábìng Lùn 傷寒雜病論 are highlighted and covered. In addition, we cover key symptoms, signs, physiology, pathology, herbal flavors and dynamics, as well as complex terminology.

Moreover, I introduce various theoretical concepts and provide relevant passages from other canonical works such as the Huángdì Nèijīng 黃帝內經, Nánjīng 難經, Shénnóng Běncǎo Jīng 神農本草經, and commentaries spanning the last 1800 years. The objective of this class is to instill a high level of confidence in students regarding the usage and applications of these important and immensely beneficial formulas.

In total, over 75 formulas are covered and thoroughly discussed.