OCM 526 - Chinese Herbal Medicine III: The Pharmacopoeia

Credit(s): 3

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 III: The Pharmacopoeia (3 credits/36 hours) – This continues review of the 50 most common medicinal substances and the following categories covered: Calm Shen, Nourish Blood, Tonify Qi,
Tonify Yang, Tonify Yin, Expel Parasites, Topical Use Herbs, Subdue Liver Yang and Extinguish Wind (75 herbs). Prerequisite(s): OCM522