Unlock the Power of Chinese Medicine with Western Herbs

Description

Unlock the potential of integrating Western herbs into your Chinese medicine practice with Thomas Avery Garran’s unique four-class series.

Starting April 22nd, discover the ancient art of integrating Western herbs into the Chinese medicinal paradigm, enhancing treatment options while addressing environmental and safety considerations. Unlock historical insights and practical applications through interactive case studies.

This course promises a comprehensive understanding of cross-cultural herbal practices, offering valuable perspectives for both seasoned practitioners and those new to the field. Join us to expand your herbal repertoire and clinical effectiveness.

This online course is offered as a series of classes on the following four Mondays:

April 22, May 13, June 10, and July 15.

Class 1: Monday, April 22 @ 5-7pm pacific / 8-10pm eastern
Evolution of the Chinese Materia Medica: An Introduction to the History of Integration of non-Chinese Herbs and How Herbs are Classified inthe Chinese Materia Medica, and a Method for this Integration

Class 2: Monday, May 13 @ 5-7pm pacific / 8-10pm eastern
Materia Medica: Select herbs from the exterior resolving and heat clearing categories

Class 3: Monday, June 10th @ 5-7pm pacific / 8-10pm eastern
Materia Medica: Select herbs from the drain dampness and resolve phlegm categories

Class 4: Monday, July 15th @ 5-7pm pacific / 8-10pm eastern
Materia Medica: Select herbs from the rectify qi and calm the spirit categories

Four classes in the course series for a total of 8 hours. Recordings will be available for all classes. If for any reason you are unable to attend one or more of the live classes, or desire to watch the recording after attending the live session. Registration link below.

Upon completion of this course students will:

1. Be familiar with the historical precedent for the use of non-Chinese herbs within the Chinese medical system.
2. Understand the evolution of how Chinese herbs have been classified over the last 2000 years.
3. Be empowered with a method that will allow you to look at any substance and begin to see it through the eyes of Chinese medicine.
4. Be familiar with a small materia medica of non-Chinese, commonly used medicinal plants.
5. Be able to apply in a clinical setting, including integration into Chinese formulas; case studies will be presented.

Recordings:

The series of classes are only offered as a set and are not available for individual purchase. You will have access to the recordings for each class for 90 days. If you can’t make it for all the live classes you can still sign up for the series and watch the recordings.