Herbology 1 – HERB 4101
Apply knowledge of the following properties and functions of TCM herbs (about of 400 single herbs) in treatment planning:
herbs that release the exterior
herbs that clear heat
downward draining herbs
herbs that drain dampness
herbs that dispel wind-dampness
herbs that transform phlegm and stop coughing
aromatic herbs that transform dampness
herbs that relieve food stagnation
si qi (four properties)
1 Describe the si qi (four properties).
2 Describe the actions of herbs in relation to si qi (four properties).
3 Describe the therapeutic significance of si qi (four properties).
4 Identify the si qi (four properties) of the herbs
wu wei (five flavours)
1 Describe the wu wei (five flavours).
2 Describe the actions of herbs in relation to wu wei (five flavours).
3 Describe the therapeutic significance of wu wei (five flavours).
4 Identify the wu wei (five flavours) of the herbs
sheng jiang fu chen (ascending, descending, floating, sinking)
1 Describe sheng jiang fu chen (ascending, descending, floating, sinking).
2 Describe the actions of herbs in relation to sheng jiang fu chen (ascending, descending, floating, sinking).
3 Describe the therapeutic significance of sheng jiang fu chen (ascending, descending, floating, sinking).
4 Identify the sheng jiang fu chen (ascending, descending, floating, sinking) of the herbs.
gui jing (channel tropism) Describe gui jing (channel tropism)
1 Describe the actions of herbs in relation to gui jing (channel tropism).
2 Describe the therapeutic significance of gui jing (channel tropism).
3 Identify the gui jing (channel tropism) of the herbs
Actions
1 Describe the actions of herbs.
2 Describe the relationship between action and categorization of herbs.
3 Differentiate the actions of herbs within the same category.
4 Describe the relationship between actions and the indications of herbs.
5 Describe the therapeutic significance of the actions of herbs.
6 Identify the actions of the herbs
Indications
1 Describe the indications of herbs.
2 Describe the therapeutic significance of the indications.
3 Identify the indications of the herbs
Toxicity
1 Describe the concept of toxicity of herbs.
2 Describe the dosage ranges and cautions when using toxic herbs.
3 Identify herbs that are designated as toxic or restricted under Canadian regulations.