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Professional Development Activity

Classical Chinese Herbalism


Herb Pairs: Mastering the Alchemical Element of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Part I
[Course # HB-4010 - 1.75 PDA credits]

Deng Zhongjia (Chengdu University of TCM): In this concise and data-packed lecture, China's premier expert on herb combinations and herbal formulas illuminates one of the most important yet little talked about aspects of Chinese herbology. In this segment he focuses on the laws of alchemy, by explaining how the combining and dosing of single herbs can emphasize one specific function of a multi-spectrum herb over another. (Mandarin Chinese, translated into English by Heiner Fruehauf) (Running time: 1 hr. 15 mins.)

Herb Pairs: Mastering the Alchemical Element of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Part II
[Course #HB-4011 - 1.25 PDA credits]

Deng Zhongjia (Chengdu University of TCM): In this concise and data-packed lecture, China's premier expert on herb combinations and herbal formulas illuminates one of the most important yet little talked about aspects of Chinese herbology. In this segment he focuses on the laws of alchemy, by explaining how the preparation, administration, and ingestion of herbs can effect clinical results. (Mandarin Chinese, translated into English by Heiner Fruehauf) (Running time: 49 mins.)

Clinical Insights From a Fever School Expert (II)
[Course #HB-4012 - 1.25 PDA credits]

Zhang Zhiwen: In this interview, China’s most distinguished Fever School expert explores diagnostic parameters and main treatment approaches of the Fever School of Chinese herbalism (includes case examples). (Mandarin Chinese, translated into English by Heiner Fruehauf) (Running time: 45 mins.)

Insights from the 'Tea King of Yunnan' - Pu'Er Tea Lecture
[Course # HB-4013 - 1.5 PDA credits]

Jian Chongjun: In this interview, one of China’s premier Pu'er tea expert offers folklore, history and other health and medicinal information about one of the oldest traditions in China. (Mandarin Chinese, translated into English by Heiner Fruehauf) (Running time: 56 mins.)

Insights from a Tea Expert - Part I
[Course # HB-4014 - 2.0 PDA credits]

Zhao Fu: In this interview, Zhao Fu, a well-known Chinese tea expert offers folklore, history and other health and medicinal information about one of the oldest traditions in China. (Mandarin Chinese, translated into English by Heiner Fruehauf) (Running time: 1 hr. 17 mins.)

Insights from a Tea Expert - Part II
[Course # HB-4015 - 1.25 credits]

Zhao Fu: In Part II of the interview, Zhao Fu, a well-known Chinese tea expert continues to offer folklore, history and other health and medicinal information about one of the oldest traditions in China. (Mandarin Chinese, translated into English by Heiner Fruehauf) (Running time: 42 mins.)


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