Herbology 1 – HERB 4101 (60 hours)
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
四氣si qi (four properties)
- Describe the si qi (four properties).
- Describe the actions of herbs in relation to si qi (four properties).
- Describe the therapeutic significance of si qi (four properties).
- Identify the si qi (four properties) of the herbs
五味wu wei (five flavours)
- Describe the wu wei (five flavours).
- Describe the actions of herbs in relation to wu wei (five flavours).
- Describe the therapeutic significance of wu wei (five flavours).
- Identify the wu wei (five flavours) of the herbs
升降浮沉sheng jiang fu chen (ascending, descending, floating, sinking)
- Describe sheng jiang fu chen (ascending, descending, floating, sinking).
- Describe the actions of herbs in relation to sheng jiang fu chen (ascending, descending, floating, sinking).
- Describe the therapeutic significance of sheng jiang fu chen (ascending, descending, floating, sinking).
- Identify the sheng jiang fu chen (ascending, descending, floating, sinking) of the herbs.
歸經gui jing (channel tropism) Describe gui jing (channel tropism)
- Describe the actions of herbs in relation to gui jing (channel tropism).
- Describe the therapeutic significance of gui jing (channel tropism).
- Identify the gui jing (channel tropism) of the herbs
Actions
- Describe the actions of herbs.
- Describe the relationship between action and categorization of herbs.
- Differentiate the actions of herbs within the same category.
- Describe the relationship between actions and the indications of herbs.
- Describe the therapeutic significance of the actions of herbs.
- Identify the actions of the herbs
Indications
- Describe the indications of herbs.
- Describe the therapeutic significance of the indications.
- Identify the indications of the herbs
Toxicity
- Describe the concept of toxicity of herbs.
- Describe the dosage ranges and cautions when using toxic herbs.
- Identify herbs that are designated as toxic or restricted under Canadian regulations.