Course Overview

Class 22: Tonics (Part 3)

This will be session 22 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. In this session, students will cover 10 herbal formulas in regards to Tonics (Part 3). Session 22 will continue to explore the topic of Tonics. Five classical formulas and two modern formulas that act as combination tonics, and 3 individual tonifying herbs will be covered. The student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas.

This class is 2 hours. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as a complete handout, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.

Course Objectives

• The student will study and differentiate 5 herbal formulas that are combination tonics.
• The student will study and differentiate 2 modern formulas.
• The student will study and differentiate 3 single herbs that act as tonics.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 45 minCOMBINATION TONICS: Classical Formulas (5) — Huan Shao Wan; Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang/Yang Ying Wan; Sheng Mai San; Shi Quan Da Bu Tang; Zhi Gan Cao Tang

45 min - 1.25 hrsModern Formulas (2) — Ren Shen Bu Wan (Ginseng Tonic Capsules); Ren Shen Lu Rong Wan (Ginseng Deer Antler)

1.25 hrs - 2 hrsSingle Herb Tonics (3) — Ci Wu Jia (Acanthopanax, Siberian Ginseng); Dong Chong Xiao Cao (Cordyceps); Ling Zhi (Ganoderma)