The first three quarters of the herbs series are devoted to learning individual herbs and primary two- and three-herb combinations, along with the theories pertinent to their classification and usage. The following three quarters focus on formulas, with an emphasis on classical prescription. Formula modifications and the principles involved are presented throughout the series in the context of their base prescriptions.
The Classical Texts I-IX series forms a core component of the DSOM program (and are elective courses for students in the MSOM program). These courses deepen the student’s understanding of the cultural and philosophical background of Chinese medicine through careful translation and analysis of selected classical texts. These texts are presented to students in their original written and grammatical form, so that students will gain a deeper understanding of both the vocabulary and the texture of Chinese philosophy, and hence the unique style of medicine that evolved from it.
Courses required only in the DSOM program are marked by an *
