Comprehensive Herb Review
Do you have a year-end comprehensive herb exam coming up? Or do feel like you need to brush up on your single herbs before you start your formulas class?
This course takes you back to the basics going over things like taste, temperature, and entering channels in a way that makes sense. It guides you through the meaning of each category. Then it goes through the herbs, highlighting the key functions of each one.
Chinese Herbs Made Simple
When I talk to students about their difficulties in learning Chinese herbs, I tend to hear the same things over and over...
... they're overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information they're required to know...
... they're confused by the Chinese names, what they mean, and how to pronounce them...
... they would rather understand WHY the herbs do the things that they do rather than just resorting to rote memorization...
... they like to have visuals, stories, or tricks to help them remember the herb properties and functions...
The goal of this course is to take a year's worth of information and make it simple but complete, highlight the key characteristics of each herb, and give you what you need to know to pass your tests and move forward in your herbal curriculum.
And hopefully it's more exciting than your typical zoom class...
Video Lectures
If you're a visual learner, the video lectures make it easy to follow along with bullet points, photos of each herb, and emojis to highlight the important points.
Practice Tests
Each section has a practice test so you can see if you've retained the information. The course has over 150 practice questions, plus extra resources on the TCMStudy.net website.
Notes & Handouts
Each section has handouts. that go along with it. Follow along with the condensed version, or go to TCMStudy.net and get the full slides and highlight things as you go.
Example Curriculum
- Introduction and Handouts
- 1.1 - Properties of Herbs (Temperature and Taste) (15:31)
- 1.2 - Entering Channels, Dosages, Cautions & Contraindications (8:12)
- 1.3 - Pao Zhi - Methods of Preparation (9:33)
- 1.4 - Principles of Combination (6:58)
- 1.5 - Common Chinese Terms (7:09)
- Audio Lecture: Basic Properties of Herbs
- Practice Test (17 Questions)
- Introduction and Handouts
- 4.1 - Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness (15:36)
- 4.2 - Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Cough (17:53)
- 4.3 - Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness (7:34)
- 4.4 - Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation (6:31)
- 4.5 - Herbs that Regulate the Qi (11:40)
- 4.6 - Herbs that Stop Bleeding (15:05)
- 4.7 - Herbs that Invigorate the Blood (12:22)
- Audio: Review of Herbology 2
- Practice Test (46 Questions)
- Introduction and Handouts
- 5.1 - Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold (9:16)
- 5.2 - Tonifying Herbs (37:06)
- 5.3 - Herbs that Stabilize and Bind (13:41)
- 5.4 - Substances that Calm the Spirit (8:46)
- 5.5 - Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices (5:58)
- 5.6 - Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremor (6:59)
- 5.7 - Expel Parasites and Topical Application (4:06)
- Practice Test (41 Questions)
- Audio: Review of Herbology 3
Frequently Asked Questions
When does this course start?
This is a self-paced course. You can start whenever you want and take as much time as you need with each section. You can repeat sections as many times as you want.
How long do I have access to this course?
Once you sign up, you have it forever. You purchase the course once, there's no subscription fee, and you have access to the course forever. You can use it now while you're in school, then come back again when you're studying for boards.
Will this course ever be updated?
Yes, I am planning to keep adding new content, handouts, and practice questions. When the course updates, you will have access to the new material at no extra charge.