CH6421 Chinese Materia Medica 1
This is the first course in a series that includes a comprehensive study of the Chinese materia medica. Chinese herbal medicine principles and theory are covered as well as indications, contraindications, cautions and complications according to modern research. Relevant botany concepts are discussed as well as herb authentication, adulterants and contaminants. This first course focuses on herbs that release the exterior, quell fire, cool blood, drain dampness, drain downwards, dispel wind dampness and release food stagnation.
Prerequisite
Admission into MSAOM and completion of first-year curriculum.