This class takes a deep dive into the Shígāo 石膏 and Huánglián 黄连 formula families. The introductory section discusses:
Afterwards, we delve into the key formulas for each family, which features their 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 relevant lines from the Shānghán Zábìng Lùn 傷寒雜病論 are highlighted and covered, with discussions on key symptoms, signs, physiology, pathology, herbal flavours and dynamics, complex terminology, etc.
In addition, various theoretical concepts are introduced and discussed with relevant passages provided from other canonical works such as the Huángdì Nèijīng 黃帝內經, Nánjīng 難經, Shénnóng Běncǎo Jīng 神農本草經, as well as various commentaries from the last 1800 years. The objective of this class is to provide a level of confidence to the student in the usage and applications of these important and extremely beneficial formulas.
The formulas covered include:
Shígāo 石膏 Formula Family
Huánglián 黄连 Formula Family
Shigao - Huanglian Slides
Shigao Video
Huanglian Video
Shigao - Huanglian Q & A
