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Herb Pairs: Mastering the Alchemical Element of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Part I
[Course # HB-4010 - 1.75 PDA credits] (Running time: 1 hr. 15 mins.)

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 importan tyet 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)

Herb Pairs: Mastering the Alchemical Element of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Part II
[Course #HB-4011 - 1.25 PDA credits] (Running time: 49 mins.)

This lecture by Prof. Deng is a continuation of Part I.

Clinical Insights From a Fever School Expert, Part II
[Course #HB-4012 - 1.25 PDA credits] (Running time: 45 mins.)

Zhang Zhiwen (Chengdu University of TCM): 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)

Insights from the ‘Tea King of Yunnan’ – Pu’Er Tea Lecture
[Course # HB-4013 - 1.5 PDA credits] (Running time: 56 mins.)

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)

Insights from a Tea Expert, Part I
[Course # HB-4014 - 2.0 PDA credits] (Running time: 1 hr. 17 mins.)

Zhao Fu: A well-known Chinese tea expert offer folklore, history and other health and medicinal information about one of the oldest traditions in China.

Insights from a Tea Expert, Part II
[Course # HB-4015 - 1.25 credits] (Running time: 42 mins.)

This lecture by Zhao Fu is a continuation of Part I. (Mandarin Chinese, translated into English by Heiner Fruehauf)