Herbology 1 – HERB4101 (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
4 Properties
(Si Qi)
四氣
- Describe the Si Qi.
- Describe the actions of herbs in relation to Si Qi.
- Describe the therapeutic significance of Si Qi.
- Identify the Si Qi of the herbs.
5 Flavours
(Wu Wei)
五味
- Describe Wu Wei.
- Describe the actions of herbs in relation to Wu Wei.
- Describe the therapeutic significance of Wu Wei.
- Describe Wu Wei of herbs.
Ascending, Descending, Floating, Sinking
(Sheng Jiang Fu Chen)
升降浮沉
- Describe Sheng Jiang Fu Chen.
- Describe the actions of herbs in relation to Sheng Jiang Fu Chen.
- Describe the therapeutic significance of Sheng Jiang Fu Chen.
- Identify Sheng Jiang Fu Chen of herbs.
Channel Tropism
(Gui Jing)
歸經
- Describe the actions of herbs in relation to Gui Jing.
- Describe the therapeutic significance of Gui Jing.
- Identify Gui Jing of 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.