OCM 535E - Jin Gui Yao Lue

Credit(s): 1

The Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essentials of the Golden Cabinet) is a Han dynasty text by Zhang Zhongjing. Originally part of the Shang Han Za Bing Lun, it was separated out into a text of its own during the Song Dynasty. The focus of this course is an exploration of the Jin Gui and its discussions surrounding both the pathomechanism and treatment of chronic, challenging and difficult illnesses. This will include an investigation into understanding the formulas and diseases discussed as well as their clinical application to diseases that are as prevalent in the modern clinical setting as they were in Zhang Ji’s time. Diseases and topics covered will include cardiovascular, gynecological, respiratory, metabolic disease and mental emotional disorders. This is a six week course. Prerequisite(s): OCM534, OCM622