Three Home Study Courses in Chinese Herbal Formulas

Home Study

  • Introductory Course
    • Lesson 1
      Introduction
      1. Formulas and Treatment Methods
          1-1 Relationships between Formulas and Treatment Methods
          1-2 Commonly Used Treatment Methods
    • 2. Classifications of Formulas
    • 3. Compositions of Formulas
          3-1 Principles of Compositions
          3-2 Change in Compositions
    • Lesson 2
      4. Forms of Formulas
    • 5. Methods of Decoction and Methods of Taking A Formula
          5-1 How to Decoct A Formula
          5-2 How to Take A Formula
      Notes: Research into the Traditional Units of Measurement.
    • Lesson 3
      6. Formulas to Relax the Superficial Region
      6-1 Pungent and Warm Formulas to Relax the Superficial Region
          6-1-1/Ma Huang Tang
          6-1-1A/Ma Huang Jia Zhu Tang
          6-1-1B/Ma Huang Xing Ren Yi Yi Gan Cao Tang
          6-1-1C/Da Qing Long Tang
          6-1-1D/San Ao Tang
          6-1-1E/Hua Gai San
          6-1-2/Gui Zhi Tang
          6-1-2A/Gui Zhi Jia Gui Tang
          6-1-2B/Gui Zhi Jia Shao Yao Tang
          6-1-3/Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang
          6-1-3A/Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang
          6-1-4/Xiang Ru San
          6-1-4A/Xin Jia Xiang Ru Yin
          6-1-5/Xiao Qing Long Tang
          6-1-5A/She Gan Ma Huang Tang
          6-1-6/Zhi Sou San
          6-1-6A/Jin Fei Cao San
    • Lesson 4
      6-2 Pungent and Cool Formulas to Relax the Superficial Region
          6-2-1/Yin Qiao San
          6-2-2/Sang Ju Yin
          6-2-3/Ma Huang Xing Ren Gan Cao Shi Gao Tang
          6-2-3A/Yue Bi Tang
          6-2-4/Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang
          6-2-4A/Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang
          6-2-5/Sheng Ma Ge Gen Tang
          6-2-5A/Zhu Ye Liu Bang Tang
          6-3-1/Bai Du San
          6-3-1A/Jing Fang Bai Du San
          6-3-2/Shen Su Yin
          6-3-3/Zai Zao San
          6-3-3A/Ma Huang Fu Zi Xi Xin Tang
          6-3-4/Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang
          6-3-4A/Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin
    • Lesson 5
      7. Formulas to Promote Bowel Movement
      7-1 Cold Formula to Promote Bowel Movement
          7-1-1/Da Cheng Qi Tang
          7-1-1A/Xiao Cheng Qi Tang
          7-1-1B/Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
          7-1-1C/Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
          7-1-2/Da Huang Mu Dan Tang
          7-1-2A/Lan Wei Hua Yu Tang
          7-1-2B/Lan Wei Qing Hua Tang
          7-1-2C/Lan Wei Qing Jie Tang
    • 7-2 Warm Formulas to Promote Bowel Movement
    • 7-2-1/Da Huang Fu Zi Tang
          7-2-2/Wen Pi Tang
          7-2-3/San Wu Bei Ji Wan
    • 7-3 Support Body Energy and Relax the Superficial Region.
          7-3-1/Wu Ren Wan
          7-3-2/Ji Chuan Jian/Ma Zi Ren Wan
    • Lesson 6
      7-4 Formulas to Attack and Tone up Simultaneously
          7-4-1/Huang Long Tang
          7-4-1A/Xin Jia Huang Long Tang
          7-4-2/Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang
    • 7-5 Formulas to Chase Water
          7-5-1/Shi Zao Tang
          7-5-1A/Kong Xian Dan
          7-5-2/Yu Gong San
          7-5-2A/Dao Shui Wan
    • Lesson 7
      8. Formulas to Harmonize
      8-1 Harmonize the Lesser Yang
          8-1-1/Xiao Chai Hu Tang
          8-1-2/Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang
    • 8-2 Formulas to Harmonize the Liver and the Spleen
          8-2-1/Tong Xie Yao Fang
          8-2-2/Xiao Yao San
          8-2-2A/Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
          8-2-3/Tong Xie Yao Fang
    • 8-3 Formulas to Harmonize Coldness and Heat.
          8-3-1/Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
          8-3-1A/Sheng Jiang Xie Xin Tang
          8-3-1B/Gan Cao Xie Xin Tang
          8-3-1C/Huang Lian Tang
    • 8-4 Formulas to Relax the Superficial and Deep Regions Simultaneously
          8-4-1/Da Chai Hu Tang
          8-4-1A/Fu Fang Da Chai Hu Tang
          8-4-2/Fang Feng Tong Sheng San
          8-4-3/Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang
          8-4-4/Shu Zao Yin Zi
    • Lesson 8
      9. Formulas to Clear Heat
      9-1 Formulas to Clear Heat At the Energy Level
          9-1-1/Bai Hu Tang
          9-1-1A/Bai Hu Jia Cang Zhu Tang
          9-1-1B/Bai Hu Jia Gui Zhi Tang
          9-1-1C/Bai Hu Jia Cang Zhu Tang
          9-1-2/Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang
    • 9-2 Formulas to Clear the Ying Level and Cool Blood
          9-2-1/Zhi Zhu Tang
          9-2-2/Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
          9-2-2A/Qing Wen Bai Du Yin
          9-2-2B/Shen Xi Dan
    • 9-3 Formulas to Clear Heat and Detoxify
          9-3-1/Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
          9-3-2/Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin/Yin Zi
          9-3-3/Liang Ge San
          9-3-4/Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin
          9-3-4A/Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin
          9-3-4B/Si Miao Yong An Tang
    • Lesson 9
      9-4 Formulas to Clear Heat in the Internal Organs
          9-4-1/Dao Chi San
          9-4-1A/Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
          9-4-2/Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
          9-4-2A/Xie Qing Wan
          9-4-2B/Dang Gui Long Hui Wan
          9-4-3/Zuo Jin Wan
          9-4-3A/Wu Ji Wan
          9-4-4/Xie Bai San
          9-4-4A/Ting Li Da Zao Xie Fei Tang
          9-4-5/Wei Jing Tang
          9-4-6/Qing Wei San
          9-4-6A/Xie Huang San/Xie Pi Wan
          9-4-7/Yu Nu Jian
          9-4-8/Shao Yao Tang
          9-4-8A/Huang Qin Tang
          9-4-8B/Xiang Lian Wan
          9-4-9/Bai Tou Weng Tang
          9-4-9A/Bai Tou Weng Jia Gan Cao E Jiao Tang
    • Lesson 10
      9-5 Formula to Clear Heat and Expel Summer Heat
          9-5-1/Liu Yi San
          9-5-1A/Yi Yuan San
          9-5-1B/Bi Yu San
          9-5-1C/Ji Su San
          9-5-2/Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin
          9-5-3/Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang
          9-5-3A/Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang
    • 9-6 Formulas to Clear Deficient Heat
          9-6-1/Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
          9-6-2/Qing Gu San
          9-6-2A/Qin Jiao Bie Jia San
          9-6-3/Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang
  • Intermediate Course
    • Lesson 1
      10. Formulas to Warm the Internal Region
      10-1 Formulas to Warm the Middle Region and Expel Coldness
          10-1-1/Li Zhong Wan/Tang
          10-1-1A/Fu Zi Li Zhong Tang/Wan
          10-1-1B/Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang
          10-1-2/Xiao Jian Zhong Tang
          10-1-2A/Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
          10-1-2B/Dang Gui Jian Zhong Tang
          10-1-2C/Da Jian Zhong Tang
          10-1-3/Wu Zhu Yu Tang
          10-1-3A/Xiao Ban Xia Tang
    • 10-2 Formulas to Restore Yang and Rescue Uprising
          10-2-1/Si Ni Tang
          10-2-1A/Tong Mai Si Ni Tang
          10-2-1B/Si Ni Jia Ren Shen Tang
          10-2-1C/Bai Tong Tang
          10-2-1D/Shen Fu Tang
          10-2-2/Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
          10-2-2A/Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
    • 10-3 Formulas to Warm Meridians and Disperse Coldness
          10-3-1/Dang Gui Si Ni Tang
          10-3-2/Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang
          10-3-3/Yang He Tang
          10-3-3A/Xiao Jin Dan
          10-3-3B/Xi Huang Wan
    • Lesson 2
      11. Formulas to Tone the Body
      11-1 Formulas to Tone Body Energy
          11-1-1/Jian Pi Wan
          11-1-1A/Yi Gong San
          11-1-1B/Liu Jun Zi Tang
          11-1-1C/Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang
          11-1-1D/Bao Yuan Tang
          11-1-2/Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
          11-1-2A/Zi Sheng Wan
          11-1-3/Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
          11-1-3A/Sheng Xian Tang
          11-1-3B/Sheng Yang Yi Wei Tang
          11-1-4/Yu Ping Feng San
          11-1-5/Sheng Mai San/Yin
          11-1-6/Ren Shen Ge Jie San
          11-1-6A/Ren Shen Hu Tao Tang
    • 11-2 Formulas to Tone Blood.
          11-2-1/Si Wu Tang
          11-2-1A/Jiao Ai Tang
          11-2-1B/Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
          11-2-2/Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
          11-2-3/Gui Pi Tang
    • 11-3 Formulas to Tone Body Energy and Blood Simultaneously
          11-3-1/Ba Zhen Tang
          11-3-1A/Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
          11-3-1B/Ren Shen Yang Ying Tang
          11-3-2/Tai Shan Pan Shi San
          11-3-2A/Bao Chan Wu You San
    • Lesson 3
      11-4 Formulas to Tone Body Yin
          11-4-1/Sang Piao Xiao San
          11-4-1A/Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan
          11-4-1B/Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
          11-4-1C/Du Qi Wan
          11-4-1D/Mai Wei Di Huang Wan
          11-4-2/Zuo Gui Wan
          11-4-2A/Zuo Gui Yin
          11-4-3/Da Bu Yin Wan
          11-4-4/Zhi Gan Cao Tang (Fu Mai Tang)
          11-4-4A/Jia Jian Fu Mai Tang
          11-4-5/Yi Guan Jian
          11-4-6/Bai He Gu Jin Tang
          11-4-7/Bu Fei E Jiao Tang
          11-4-8/Yi Wei Tang
    • 11-5 Formulas to Tone Body Yang
          11-5-1/Shen Qi Wan
          11-5-1A/Jia Wei Shen Qi Wan
          11-5-1B/Shi Bu Wan
          11-5-2/You Gui Wan
          11-5-2A/You Gui Yin
    • Lesson 4
      11-6 Formulas to Tone Body Yin and Yang Simultaneously
          11-6-1/Di Huang Yin Zi
          11-6-2/Yang He Tang
          11-6-3/Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
    • 12. Formulas to Solidify and Obstruct
      12-1 Formulas to Solidify the Superficial Region and Check Perspiration
          12-1-1/Mu Li San
    • 12-2 Formulas to Constrict the Lungs and Stop Cough
          12-2-1/Hua Gai San
    • Lesson 5
      12-3 Formulas to Obstruct the Intestines and Solidify Prolapse
          12-3-1/Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang
          12-3-2/Si Shen Wan
          12-3-3/Tao Hua Tang
    • 12-4 Formulas to Obstruct Semen and Stop Emission
          12-4-1/Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
          12-4-1A/Shui Lu Er Xian Dan
          12-4-2/Sang Piao Xiao San
          12-4-3/Suo Niao Wan
    • Lesson 6
      12-5 Formulas to Stabilize and Stop Vaginal Bleeding and Discharges.
          12-5-1/Gu Chong Tang
          12-5-2/Gu Jing Wan
          12-5-3/Ba Zheng San
          12-5-3A/Qing Dai Tang (San)
    • 13. Formulas to Secure the Spirits
      13-1 Heavy and Oppressing Formulas to Calm the Spirits
          13-1-1/Zhu Sha An Shen Wan
          13-1-1A/Sheng Tie Luo Yin
          13-1-2/Ci Zhu Wan
    • Lesson 7
      13-2 Toning and Nourishing Formulas to Secure the Spirits
          13-2-1/Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
          13-2-1A/Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang (Wan)
          13-2-1B/Kong Sheng Zhen Zhong Dan
          13-2-2/Suan Zao Ren Tang
          13-2-3/Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
    • 14. Formulas to Open Body Cavities
          14-1 Cool Formulas to Open Body Cavities
          14-1-1/An Gong Niu Huang Wan
          14-1-1A/Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan
          14-1-2/Zi Xue Dan
          14-1-3/Zhi Bao Dan
          14-1-4/Xing Jun San
    • Lesson 8
      14-2 Warm Formulas to Open the Cavities
          14-2-1/Su He Xiang Wan
          14-2-1A/Guan Xin Su He Wan
          14-2-2/Zi Jin Ding
    • Lesson 9
      15. Formulas to Regulate Energy
      15-1 Formulas to Promote Energy Flow
          15-1-1/Yue Ju Wan
          15-1-2/Chai Hu Shu Gan San
          15-1-3/Si Mo Yin/Tang
          15-1-4/Gua Lou Xie Bai Bai Jiu Tang
          15-1-4A/Gua Lou Xie Bai Ban Xia Tang
          15-1-4B/Zhi Shi Xie Bai Gui Zhi Tang
          15-1-5/Ban Xia Hou Pu Tang
          15-1-6/Zhi Shi Xiao Pi Wan
          15-1-6A/Zhi Zhu Tang
          15-1-6B/Zhi Zhu Wan
          15-1-7/Hou Pu Wen Zhong Tang
          15-1-8/Liang Fu Wan
          15-1-9/Jin Ling Zi San
          15-1-10/Tian Tai Wu Yao San
          15-1-11/Ju He Wan
          15-1-12/Nuan Gan Jian
          15-1-13/Jia Wei Wu Yao Tang
          15-1-13A/Zheng Qi Tian Xiang San
    • Lesson 10
      15-2 Formulas to Push Body Energy Downward.
          15-2-1/Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang
          15-2-1A/San Zi Yang Qin Tang
          15-2-2/Ding Chuan Tang
          15-2-3/Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Shi Tang
          15-2-4/Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang
          15-2-4A/Xin Zhi Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang
          15-2-5/Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang
  • Advanced Course
    • Lesson 1
      16. Formulas to Regulate Blood.
      16-1 Formulas to Activate Blood and Expel Coagulation
          16-1-1/Tao He Cheng Qi Tang
          16-1-1A/Xia Yu Xue Tang
          16-1-2/Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
          16-1-2A/Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang
          16-1-2B/Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
          16-1-2C/Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
          16-1-2D/Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang
          16-1-3/Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang
          16-1-4/Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang
          16-1-4A/Qi Li San
          16-1-5/Wen Jing Tang
          16-1-5A/Wen Jing Tang
          16-1-5B/Ai Fu Nuan Gong Wan
          16-1-6/Sheng Hua Tang
          16-1-7/Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
          16-1-8/Shi Xiao San
          16-1-8A/Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan
          16-1-8B/Fei Er Wan
          16-1-9/Dan Shen Yin
          16-1-10/Bie Jia Jian Wan
          16-1-10A/Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan
    • Lesson 2
      16-2 Formulas to Arrest Bleeding
          16-2-1/Shi Hui San
          16-2-2/Si Sheng Wan
          16-2-3/Ke Xue Fang
          16-2-4/Xiao Ji Yin Zi
          16-2-5/Huai Hua San
          16-2-6/Huang Tu Tang
    • 17. Formulas to Treat Wind Diseases.
      17-1 Formulas to Dilute and Disperse External Wind
          17-1-1/Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San
          17-1-2/Ju Hua Cha Tiao San
          17-1-3/Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang
          17-1-3A/Wu Tou Tang
          17-1-4/Da Qin Jiao Tang
          17-1-5/Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang
          17-1-5A/Da Huo Luo Dan
          17-1-6/Qian Zheng San
          17-1-6A/Zhi Jing San
          17-1-7/Yu Zhen San
          17-1-8/Xiao Feng San
          17-1-8A/Dang Gui Yin Zi
    • Lesson 3
      17-2 Formulas to Pacify and Stop Internal Wind.
          17-2-1/Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
          17-2-1A/Gou Teng Yin
          17-2-2/Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
          17-2-2A/Jian Ling Tang
          17-2-3/Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
          17-2-4/Da Ding Feng Zhu
          17-2-4A/San Jia Fu Mai Tang
          17-2-4B/E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
    • 18. Formulas to Treat Dryness
      18-1 Light Formulas to Treat External Dryness
          18-1-1/Xing Su San
          18-1-2/Sang Xing Tang
          18-1-3/Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
          18-1-3A/Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang
    • Lesson 4
      18-2 Formulas to Water Yin and Lubricate Dryness
          18-2-1/Mai Men Dong Tang
          18-2-2/Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang
          18-2-3/Yu Ye Tang
          18-2-4/Qiong Yu Gao
          18-2-5/Zeng Ye Tang
    • 19. Formulas to Expel Dampness
      19-1 Formulas to Transform Dampness and Harmonize Stomach
          19-1-1/Ping Wei San
          19-1-1A/Chai Ping Tang
          19-1-2/Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San (Wan)
          19-1-2A/Liu He Tang
    • 19-2 Formulas to Clear Heat and Expel Dampness
          19-2-1/Yin Chen Hao Tang
          19-2-1A/Zhi Zi Bai Pi Tang
          19-2-1B/Du Qi Wan
          19-2-2/Ba Zheng San
          19-2-2A/Wu Lin San
          19-2-3/San Ren Tang
          19-2-3A/Huo Pu Xia Ling Tang
          19-2-3B/Huang Qin Hua Shi Tang
          19-2-4/Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan
          19-2-5/Lian Pu Yin
          19-2-5A/Can Shi Tang
          19-2-6/Dang Gui Nian Tong Tang
          19-2-6A/Xuan Bi Tang
          19-2-7/Er Miao San
          19-2-7A/San Miao Wan
          19-2-7B/Si Miao Wan
    • Lesson 5
      19-3 Formulas to Benefit Water and Seep Dampness
          19-3-1/Wu Ling San
          19-3-1A/Si Ling San (Tang)
          19-3-1B/Yin Chen Wu Ling San
          19-3-1C/Wei Ling Tang
          19-3-2/Zhu Ling Tang
          19-3-3/Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang
          19-3-3A/Fang Ji Fu Ling Tang
          19-3-4/Wu Pi Yin/San
    • Lesson 6
      19-4 Formulas to Warm and Transform Water Dampness
          19-4-1/Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
          19-4-2/Gan Cao Gan Jiang Fu Ling Bai Zhu Tang
          19-4-3/Zhen Wu Tang
          19-4-3A/Fu Zi Tang
          19-4-4/Shi Pi Yin (San)
    • 19-5 Formulas to Expel Dampness and Transform Turbidity
          19-5-1/Bei Xie Fen Qing Yin
          19-5-1A/Bei Xie Fen Qing Yin
          19-5-2/Wan Dai Tang
    • Lesson 7
      20. Formulas to Expel Phlegm
      20-1 Formulas to Dry Dampness and Transform Phlegm
          20-1-1/Er Chen Tang
          20-1-1A/Dao Tan Tang
          20-1-1B/Di Tan Tang
          20-1-2/Fu Ling Wan
          20-1-3/Wen Dan Tang
          20-1-3A/Shi Wei Wen Dan Tang
    • Lesson 8
      20-2 Formulas to Clear Heat and Transform Phlegm
          20-2-1/Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
          20-2-1A/Qing Jin Jiang Huo Tang
          20-2-2/Xiao Xian Xiong Tang
          20-2-2A/Chai Hu Xian Xiong Tang
          20-2-3/Gun Tan Wan
    • 20-3 Formulas to Lubricate Dryness and Transform Phlegm
          20-3-1/Bei Mu Gua Lou San
    • 20-4 Formulas to Warm and Transform Cold Phlegm
          20-4-1/Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang
          20-4-1A/Leng Xiao Wan
    • 20-5 Formulas Transform Phelgem and Stop Wind
          20-5-1/Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
          20-5-2/Ding Xian Wan
    • Lesson 9
      21. Formulas to Promote Digestion
      21-1 Formulas to Promote Digestion and Transform Congestion
          21-1-1/Wan Dai Tang
          21-1-2/Ba Zheng San/Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan
    • 21-2 Formulas to Strengthen the Spleen and Promote Digestion.
          21-2-1/Jian Pi Wan
          21-2-2/Fei Er Wan
    • Lesson 10
      22. Anthelmintic Formulas.
          22-1/Wu Mei Wan
          22-1A/Li Zhong An Hui Tang
          22-1B/Lian Mei An Hui Tang
          22-2/Hua Chong Wan
          22-3/Bu Dai Wan
    • 23. Formulas to Induce Vomiting.
          23-1/Gua Di San
          23-1A/San Sheng Yin
          23-2/Jiu Ji Xi Xian San
          23-3/Yan Tang Tan Tu Fang
          23-4/Shen Lu Yin

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