CHP-623A: Chinese Herbal Med Theory I

This course traces the history of Chinese Herbal Medicine from pre-Han shamanic practices through 2000 years of development to contemporary practice. Focus will be on seminal figures, foundational theories and major currents that continue to shape modern practice. The traditional classification of herbs and formulas will be taught. The basic organization of materia medica and formularies will be presented. Comparison between older classification systems and contemporary systems are discussed. [4.5 credits]