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Foundation OF TCM 1 – FUND 1101(60 hours)

This course introduces the basic theoretical concepts of TCM physiology which include Yin Yang theory, wu xing (five elements), energy (Qi), Blood (Xue), body fluids (Jin-ye) essence (Jing), and spirit (Shen) in general and in relation to TCM. In addition, the general features, physiological functions and pathological changes of the zang-fu organs in Chinese medicine will be discussed in this course to give the interrelationships between zang-fu organs, both in physiology and pathology.

2 Opposite Principles

(Yin Yang)

陰陽

5 Elements

(Wu Xing)

五行

Organ Theories

(Zang Xiang)

臟象