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Three Home Study Courses in Chinese Herbal Formulas

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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