Powdered formulas have been used in Chinese Herbal Medicine since at least the Han Dynasty, if not longer. For example, several of the formulas found in Zhang Zhongjing's Shanghan Zabing Lun were administered
as powders (sān 散). This class discusses the history of powder usage, the clinical implications, supportive research, and the tools required to set up a powdered pharmacy. Several questions were raised and answered at the end of the class, which should help elucidate the concept further.
Concepts covered in this class:
The Use of Herbal Powders in the Modern Clinic
The Use of Herbal Powders in the Modern Clinic - Handouts
