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Cosmology and Symbolism in Classical Chinese Medicine


Macrocosmic Alchemy: The Hidden Code to Deciphering the Function of the Chinese Organ Networks - Part I
[Course # SY-0010 - 1.25 PDA credits]

Heiner Fruehauf (School of Classical Chinese Medicine, National College of Natural Medicine): This lecture presents the results of a 10-year research project led by sinologist and Chinese medicine practitioner Heiner Fruehauf. This groundbreaking exploration employs ancient symbolism, star lore, and mythology to introduce a comprehensive method aimed at defining the functions of the Chinese organ networks with much greater clarity, depth and detail than presently outlined in the textbooks of modern TCM. (Presented in English) (Running time: 47 mins.)

Macrocosmic Alchemy: The Hidden Code to Deciphering the Function of the Chinese Organ Networks - Part II
[Course # SY-0011 - 1.25 PDA credits]

Heiner Fruehauf (School of Classical Chinese Medicine, National College of Natural Medicine): Heiner Fruehauf (School of Classical Chinese Medicine, National College of Natural Medicine): Part II of a lecture that presents the results of a 10-year research project led by sinologist and Chinese medicine practitioner Heiner Fruehauf. This groundbreaking exploration employs ancient symbolism, star lore, and mythology to introduce a comprehensive method aimed at defining the functions of the Chinese organ networks with much greater clarity, depth and detail than presently outlined in the textbooks of modern TCM. (Running time: 40 mins.)

Restoring the Clinical Power of Chinese Medicine: Theory, Diagnosis and Treatment - Part I
[Course # SY-0012 - 2.0 PDA credits]

Heiner Fruehauf (School of Classical Chinese Medicine, National College of Natural Medicine): This lecture is an in-debth continuation of Prof. Fruehauf's previously uploaded presentation on "Macrocosmic Alchemy," which set out to delineate the basic parameters of the ancient cosmological system that originally informed Chinese medicine theory. It clarifies the concept of the mid-level and high-level physician, and gives concrete examples as to how traditional knowledge about the months of the year, stellar constellations, hexagrams, rivers, and tribal territories can be used to significantly enhance diagnostic and treatment skills. Richly illustrated, professionally edited by Kamal Khan. (Presented in English, Running Time: 1 hr. 13 mins.)

Restoring the Clinical Power of Chinese Medicine: Theory, Diagnosis and Treatment - Part II
[Course # SY-0013 - 1.25 PDA credits]

Heiner Fruehauf (School of Classical Chinese Medicine, National College of Natural Medicine): This lecture by Prof. Fruehauf is a continuation of Part I. (Presented in English) (Running time: 40 mins.) (Presented in English, Running Time: 50 mins.)

Restoring the Clinical Power of Chinese Medicine: Theory, Diagnosis and Treatment - Part III
[Course # SY-0014 - 1.25 PDA credits]

Heiner Fruehauf (School of Classical Chinese Medicine, National College of Natural Medicine): This lecture by Prof. Fruehauf is a continuation of Part II. (Presented in English) (Running time: 53 mins.) (Presented in English, Running Time: 50 mins.)


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