HBM-7101 HERBAL FORMULAS AND STRATEGIES 1

This class is the first course in a two-course sequence concerning the principles of classical herbal formulation and therapeutic functions. Major formulas currently used in Chinese medicine will be covered. Students will learn to analyze a formula according to the classical hierarchy of its ingredients and will learn to modify it to suit specific needs. Students will learn the therapeutic actions and clinical indications of each formula, including prohibitions and contraindications.