OCM 521 - Chinese Herbal Medicine I

Credit(s): 4

This three-quarter sequence is designed to introduce approximately 365 of the most commonly used medicinal substances in Chinese medicine. Included in that study are the names of the substances cross-referenced by botanical, pharmaceutical, common English and Chinese name; substance identification; nature and flavor; major functions, actions, and indications; precautions, herb-drug interactions; preparation methods and relevant research describing physiological action. Chinese Herbal Medicine I: The Pharmacopoeia (4 credits/48 hours) – This quarter begins with the study of the 50 most common medicinal substances from all categories. Once students have achieved mastery of these 50 key medicinals the following herb categories are covered: Acrid Warm to Release the Exterior and Acrid Cool to Release the Exterior, Clear Heat Reduce Fire, Clear Heat Cool the Blood, Clear Heat Dry Damp, Clear Heat Toxins, Downward Draining, Clear Deficiency Heat (135 herbs). Prerequisite(s): CM506, CM519