Introduction to Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine Part 1: Early Chinese Healers, Etiology of Bing-Diseases, Common Ailments, Formative Development of Herbalism, Materia Medica (Ben Cao), Significance of Fang-Prescriptions.
Jeffrey Yuen presents Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine – Part 1 Chinese herbal medicine stands out as an intricately powerful modality. The contemporary approach to introducing Chinese herbal medicine has undergone simplification, influenced significantly by the Western pharmaceutical model. However, this diverges from the historical methods of herbal medicine instruction.
In the past, aspiring herbalists needed a profound understanding of herbs, surpassing mere categorizations or rote memorization. The initial phase of learning required a deeper grasp of herbs, involving practical experience in identifying and gathering herbs. The apprentice focused not only on the herb itself but also on its surroundings. Additionally, the apprentice partook in consuming various herbs, monitoring personal reactions.
While comprehensive knowledge of each herb remained crucial, the apprentice dedicated most of their time to observing and assisting the master. Initially, attention was given to how herbs interacted within formulations. Similar to understanding a person through their interactions, herbs exhibited different qualities based on their combinations. The same principle applied to individuals consuming the same herbal mix, likening the individual to an extra herb within the created energetic environment. Concurrently, the skill of herbal preparation (pao zhi) was cultivated.
This year-long program (comprising 16 sessions) aims to impart herbal medicine in the most traditional manner feasible. According to Jeffrey, the course’s purpose is to teach herbs in the traditional manner—akin to how he was taught.
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Course Features
- Lectures 1
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes