The Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin Course HT0441, 3 of Credits
Austin, Texas
Violet (Yaoping) Song, Ph.D (China) 454.1188
Chinese Herbal Classics 2, HT0441
PLACEMENT AND CREDIT – 36 hours of class for 3 credits
PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENT
HT0343
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Second course on Chinese herbal classics covers Jin Gui Yao Lue (Golden Chamber) by Zhang Zhongjing, syndrome differentiation according to the Four Levels theory recorded in Wai Gan Wen Re Pian (Treatise on Warm Disease) by Ye Tianshi and syndrome differentiation according to the Sanjiao theory recorded in Wen Bing Tiao Bian (Differentiation on Febrile Diseases) by Wu Jutong.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss and analyze the fundamental theories recorded in Jin Gui Yao Lue, Wai Gan Wen Re Pian and Wen Bing Tiao Bian through contextualized case analyses, written assignments, class discussions, and presentations.
- Differentiate the syndromes documented in the four levels theory recorded in Wai Gan Wen Re Pian and the sanjiao theory recorded in Wen Bing Tiao Bian.
- Formulate and execute a treatment plan in conformance with the theories in Jing Gui Yao Lue, Wai Gan Wen Re Pian, and Wen Bing Tiao Bian.
- Apply the classic herbal formulas in the classics for the treatment of common diseases.
TEACHING - LEARNING STRATEGIES
Discussion and presentation will be given to students. Student’s questions and statements are encouraged.
REQUIREMENTS
To study in this class, you must have good knowledge of the foundation of TCM, Chinese Herbology and Chinese Herbal Formulations. Attendance is mandatory. This is a didactic course; a student may miss up to two, three-hour sessions in a 36 hour course without a grade penalty. If a student misses more than what is permissible for a course, regardless of the reason, the final course grade will be lowered one letter. If a student misses more than 25 % of the scheduled classes, the student will be dropped from the course as of that date, and the course grade will be determined as stated in the add/drop policy. If a student misses a quiz, it must be made up with in 7 calendar days and students need to contact the administration office to set up a test make up date and pay make up fee. Please read < Student Manual current edition> for details.
CLASS PARTICIPATION
Students are required to remain alert during class presentations, listening and participating in the question and answer sessions regarding each question or topic.
METHODS OF EVALUATION
Course Grade will be Determined by:
Assignment(Warm Disease) 15%
Mid-term exam (Class 6) 30%
Final exam (Class 12) 45%
Class Participation 5%
Reading 5%
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100%
Numerical Equivalent:
Percent GradeLetter GradeGrade Point
90-100%A Excellent to very good4.0
80-89%B Good to average3.0
70-79%C Acceptable to below average2.0
69 and belowF Fail 0.0
Reading Log Form
Throughout the course students will be asked to read select chapters in preparation for the
class. The purpose of this assignment is to expose students to both the breadth and depth of some of the classic literature in the field of Oriental medicine. You are asked to document your reading day by day on the Reading Log Form provided in the syllabus. The completed reading log should be turned in at the 12th week.
TEXTBOOKS REQUIRED:
Understanding the Jin Gui Yao Lue, by Sung Yuk-ming, People’s Medical Publishing House , ISBN 978-7-117-11405-9
Warm Diseases A Clinical Guide by Guohui Liu, 2001 Eastland Press, Incorporated, ISBN 0-939616-34-3
The following is the presentation schedule by class:
Class 1
Goals:
Students will learn and understand the fundamental knowledge of Wen Bing (Warm disease) and the differentiation of Wen Bing.
Objectives:
Upon the end of class, students will be able to:
1. Learn the history, conception, characteristics, classification of Wen Bing.
2. Understand the pathological factors and pathogenesis.
Class Sequence
Hour 1 - Presentation and discussion of the history, conception and characteristics of Wen Bing, the classification of Wen Bing and the pathological factors and pathogenesis of Wen Bing.
Hour 2 –Presentation and discussion of the Four Levels theory.
Hour 3 –Presentation and discussion of to the San Jiao theory.
READING
Warm Diseases-A Clinical Guide by Guohui Liu, Eastland Press, Incorporated, ppg 73-192
Class 2
Goal:
Students will learn and understand the diagnostic methods and treatment of Wen Bing, and understand the conception, etiology, pathology, differentiation and treatment of warm diseases.
Objectives:
Upon the end of class, student will be able to:
- Explain and list the different methods in diagnosis of Wen Bing.
- Explain and list the treatment of Wen Bing
Class Sequence:
Hour 1 –Presentation and discussion of the common symptoms, tongue and pulse expression and the treatment of Wen Bing,
Hour 2-3Presentation and discussion of the treatment of Wen Bing
Assignment 2 (15% of Grade)
Paper writing: Choose an infectious disease or epidemic disease and analyze the disease according to Wen Bing etiology, pathology and differentiation method. Provide proper treatment and formulas based on your TCM diagnosis.
READING
Warm Diseases-A Clinical Guide by Guohui Liu, Eastland Press, Incorporated, pg 193-249
Class 3
Goal:
Students will learn and understand the conception, etiology, pathology, differentiation and treatment of Wind-Warmth
Objectives:
Upon the end of class, students will be able to:
1. Explain and list the conception, etiology and pathology of Wind-Warmth
2. Explain and list the differentiation and treatment of Wind-Warmth
Class Sequence
Hour 1- Presentation and discussion of the conception, etiology and pathology of Wind-Warmth
Hour 2- Presentation and discussion of the differentiation and treatment of Wind- Warmth
Hour 3- Cases discussion in order to help students understand Wind-Warmth
READING
Warm Diseases-A Clinical Guide by Guohui Liu, Eastland Press, Incorporated, ppg 363-405
Class 4
Goals:
Students will learn and understand the conception, etiology, pathology, differentiation and treatment of Summerheat-Warmth and Damp-Warmth
Objectives:
Upon the end of class, students will be able to:
1. Explain and list the conception, etiology and pathology of Summerheat-Warmth and Damp-warmth
2. Explain and list the differentiation and treatment of Summerheat-Warmth and Damp-warmth
Class Sequence
Hour 1- Presentation and discussion of the conception, etiology and pathology, treatment of Summerheat-Warmth
Hour 2-3 Presentation and discussion of the conception, etiology and pathology, treatment of Damp-Warmth
READING
Warm Diseases-A Clinical Guide by Guohui Liu, Eastland Press, Incorporated, ppg 309-335
Class 5
Goals:
Students will learn and understand the conception, etiology, pathology, differentiation and treatment of Autumn-Dryness and Warm Toxin
Objectives:
Upon the end of class, students will be able to:
1. Explain and list the conception, etiology and pathology of Autumn-Dryness and Warm Toxin
2. Explain and list the differentiation and treatment of Autumn-Dryness and Warm Toxin
Class Sequence
Hour 1- Presentation and discussion of the conception, etiology, pathology, differentiation and treatment of Autumn-Dryness
Hour 2-3 Presentation and discussion of the conception, etiology and pathology, treatment of Warm-Toxin
Class 6
GOAL
Midterm Exam: cover contents from class 1- class 5
OBJECTIVES
Upon the end of class, students will be able to:
1. Ask questions related to the exam and the material learned in class 1 to class 6.
2. Familiar with different styles of questions
Class sequence:
Hour 1- Home Assignment 1 check and analyzing
Hour 2-3 Midterm Exam
Class 7
GOAL
Students will learn and understand the fundamental theories in Jin Gui Yao Lue (Golden Chamber)
OBJECTIVES
Upon the end of class, students will be able to:
1. Explain and list the basic theories in Jin Gui Yao Lue.
2. Select herbs or make out a formula based on the theories from Jin Gui Yao Lue (Golden Chamber)
Class sequence:
Hour 1 – Brief Introduction of Jin Gui Yao Lue & Chapter 1 On Pulse Syndrome Complex and Transmission of the Disease of Viscera, Bowels, Channels and Collaterals
Hour 2-3 – Chapter 2 On Pulse Syndrome Complex and Treatment of Convulsion, Moisture Disease(Rheumatism), and Heatstroke
Reading
Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber by Zhang Zhongjing(Jin Kui Yao Lue Fang Lun), Chapter 1-2, Chapter 14
Class 8
GOAL
Students will learn and understand the fundamental theories in Jin Gui Yao Lue (Golden Chamber) (Continued)
OBJECTIVES
Upon the end of class, student will be able to:
1. Explain and list the basic theories in Jin Gui Yao Lue.
2. Select herbs or make out a formula based on the theories from Jin Gui Yao Lue (Golden Chamber)
Class sequence:
Hour 1-3 Chapter 14 On Pulse Syndrome Complex and Treatment of Edema
Reading
Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber by Zhang Zhongjing(Jin Kui Yao Lue Fang Lun), Chapter 17
Class 9
GOAL
Students will learn and understand the fundamental theories in Jin Gui Yao Lue (Golden Chamber) (Continued)
OBJECTIVES
Upon the end of class, student will be able to:
1. Explain and list the basic theories in Jin Gui Yao Lue.
2. Apply the formulas based on the theories from Jin Gui Yao Lue (Golden Chamber) in treating different diseases.
Class sequence:
Hour 1 –3 Chapter 17 On Pulse Syndrome Complex and Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting, Retching, and Diarrhea
Reading
Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber by Zhang Zhongjing(Jin Kui Yao Lue Fang Lun), Chapter 9 and 13
Class 10
GOAL
Students will learn and understand the fundamental theories in Jin Gui Yao Lue (Golden Chamber) (Continued)
OBJECTIVES
1. Explain and list the basic theories in Jin Gui Yao Lue.
2. Apply the formulas based on the theories from Jin Gui Yao Lue (Golden Chamber) in treating different diseases.
Class sequence:
Hour 1Chapter 9 On Pulse Syndrome Complex and Treatment of Thoracic Paralysis, Heart Pain and Gasping(Shortness of Breath)
Hour 3Chapter 13 On Pulse Syndrome Complex and Treatment of Polydipsia, Polyuria, and Urinary Stuttering
Reading
Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber by Zhang Zhongjing(Jin Kui Yao Lue Fang Lun), Chapter 20-22
Class 11
GOAL
Students will learn and understand the fundamental theories in Jin Gui Yao Lue (Golden Chamber)
OBJECTIVES
1. Explain and list the basic theories in Jin Gui Yao Lue.
2. Apply the formulas based on the theories from Jin Gui Yao Lue (Golden Chamber) in treating different diseases.
Class sequence:
Hour 1 Chapter 20 On Pulse Syndrome Complex and Treatment of Gynopathy during Pregnancy
Hour 2 Chapter 21 On Pulse Syndrome Complex and Treatment of Postpartum Diseases
Hour 3 Chapter 22 On Pulse Syndrome Complex and Treatment of Miscellaneous Gynecological Diseases
Class 12
GOAL
Students will take a final exam: cover contents from class 7-class11
OBJECTIVES
Upon the end of class, students will be able to:
1. Ask questions related to the exam and the material learned in this term.
2. Familiar with different styles of questions
Class Sequence
Hour 1- 3 Take final exam.
VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Liu,Guohui (2001). Warm Diseases-A Clinical Guide. Seattle:Eastland Press. ISBN 0-939616-34-3
Understanding the Ji Gui Yao Lue: A Comprehensive Textbook Hardcover: 726 pages
Publisher: People's Medical Publishing House (June 15, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 7117114053
ISBN-13: 978-7117114059