CM 519 - Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine

Credit(s): 1

This course begins the Chinese herbal medicine series of individual herbs, substances, and herbal formulas, and introduces the practice of Chinese herbal medicine. It provides a general overview of the concepts of herbal alchemy, herbal energetics including natures and flavors, herbal directional movement, botany, taxonomy, pharmacology, ethics, philosophy, and theoretical application of herbs, and addresses the historical development of Chinese herbal medicine in Asia and the United States. It introduces categories of individual herbs and formulas, preparation of herbal formulas, general precautions, and potential problems with herbs (including herb-drug interactions), and relevant research on Chinese herbs. Prerequisite(s): CM504