International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver

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
  • 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
  • Lesson 4
  • Lesson 5
  • 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
  • 7-5 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
  • 8-2 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
  • 9-2 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
  • Lesson 10
  • 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
  • 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
  • 11-2 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
  • 11-5 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
  • 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
  • 12-4 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Lesson 9
  • Lesson 10
  • 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