The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas
by Jake Fratkin
Dr. Jake Fratkin covers 210 classical and modern herbal formulas that are invaluable for your clinic. In this 22 part series, these short courses are organized by disease category and cover topics such as Bi Syndrome and Digestive Disorders.
The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas
Series Overview
In this online series of 22 two-hour recorded webinars, Dr. Fratkin has chosen 210 classical and modern formulas that have the most value in the clinic. Each course is organized by subject (disease category), and will include 9-10 classical and modern formulas. For each class, the student will learn clinical aspects for a particular disease category, relevant TCM differentiations of the various formulas, and clinical points in choosing and managing the formulas. All of the formulas discussed are available in product form from various manufacturers. In the main portion, we will discuss classical formulas, and will include certain modern formulas that are invaluable in the clinical setting.Approved by: IVAS, Standard Certificate, NCCAOM (2)
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 1.5 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 1: Pathogenic Wind (Part 1) This is session 1 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 1.5 hours (with 30 minutes to complete the program worksheet for NCCAOM PDA applicants). For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. In this session, students will cover 9 herbal formulas and explore the topics of Pathogenic Wind-Cold (Common Cold - Cold Type) and Nasal and Ear Congestion. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will learn classical origins of the formulas covered for Pathogenic Wind-Cold and Nasal and Ear Congestion, their ingredients, and applications.
- Students will learn the contrasting and comparison elements depending on component ingredients.
- For each formula in the handout, students will learn the formula name, source classical text and date, author; they will also learn the herbal ingredients in English, Chinese characters, and pinyin with tones.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 minPathogenic Wind-Cold (Common Cold - Cold Type) — ge gen tang; gui zhi tang; jing fang bai du san; ren shen bai du san
45 min - 1.5 hrsNasal and Ear Congestion — bi min gan wan; bi yan wan; cang er zi san wan; xin yi san
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 1 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, IVAS, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 2: Pathogenic Wind (Part 2) - Heat Toxins This is Session 2 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 2 will cover 9 formulas and explore the topics of Pathogenic Wind-Heat (Early Cold and Flu), Pathogenic Wind with Heat-Toxins (Severe Cold and Flu), Heat Toxins (Viral Infections), and Stomach Fire. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will learn classical origins of the formulas for Pathogenic Wind-Heat and Formulas that Clear Heat, their ingredients, and applications.
- Students will learn the contrasting and comparison elements depending on component ingredients.
- For each formula in the handout, students will learn the formula name, source classical text and date, author; they will also learn the herbal ingredients in English, Chinese characters, and pinyin with tones.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsPathogenic Wind-Heat — chai ge jie ji tang; sang ju yin; yin qiao san
1 hrs - 2 hrsFormulas that Clear Heat: Heat Toxins — chuan xin lian; gan mao ling; pu ji xiao du yin tang; wu wei xiao du tang; zhong gan ling
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 2 Page
Approved by: IVAS, Standard Certificate, NCCAOM (2.5)
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 3: Damp-Heat and Fire This is Session 3 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class will be approximately 2 hours (with 30 minutes to complete the program worksheet for NCCAOM PDA applicants). In this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 3 will cover 11 formulas and explore the topics of Damp Heat Toxins and Fever. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate four herbal formulas that treat dampheat toxins.
- The student will study and differentiate four herbal formulas that treat fever.
- The student will learn the historical antecedents for the formula.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsDamp-Heat Toxins — da huang mu dan pi tang; huang lian jie du tang; huang lian su; xi gua shuang (GUILIN WATERMELON FROST)
1 hrs - 2 hrsFever and Stomach Fire — bai hu tang; dao chi san; fang feng tong sheng tang; liang ge san; qing wei san
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 3 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM (2.5), IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 4: Lung This is Session 4 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours long (with 30 minutes to complete the program worksheet for NCCAOM PDA applicants). For each class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 4 will cover 10 formulas and explore the topics of Lung Yin Deficiency (Dry Non-Productive Cough), Lung Fire, and Lung Phlegm-Heat (Acute Productive Cough). A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that treat lung yin deficiency.
- The student will study and differentiate four herbal formulas that treat lung fire.
- The student will study and differentiate two herbal formulas that treat lung phlegm-heat.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 minLung Heat or Fire (4) — huang lian shang qing pian; li fei tang; qing fei yi huo pian; qing zao jiu fei wan
45 min - 1.25 hrsLung Phlegm-Heat (2) — ning sou wan; qing qi hua tan wan
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsLung Phlegm-Damp (5) — ban xia hou po tang; chuan ke wan; qi guan yan wan; su zi jiang qi tang; xing su yin
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 4 Page
Approved by: IVAS, NCCAOM (2.5), Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 5: Lung (Part 2) This is Session 5 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class will be approximately 2 hours (with 30 minutes to complete the program worksheet for NCCAOM PDA applicants). In this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 5 will cover 11 formulas and explore the topics of Lung Phlegm-Damp, Cough Syrups, and Asthma. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that treat lung phlegm-damp.
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal cough syrups.
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that treat asthma (wheezing and difficult breathing).
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 minCough Syrups (3) — chuan bei pi pa lu; san she dan chuan bei ye; Hsiao Keh Chuan: Special Medicine
45 min - 1.25 hrsLung Yin Deficiency (3) — bai he gu jin tang; gu ben wan; sha shen mai men dong tang
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsAsthma (4) — bu fei tang; ding chuan wan; ping chuan pian; ping chuan wan
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 5 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, IVAS, NCCAOM (2.5)
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 6: Bi Syndrome (Part 1) This will be session 6 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours (with 30 minutes to complete the program worksheet for NCCAOM PDA applicants). For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 6 will cover 10 formulas and explore the topic of Bi Syndrome. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs), will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate five herbal formulas that treat windcold-damp bi syndrome.
- The student will study two herbal formulas that blood stagnates bi syndrome.
- The student will study and differentiate four herbal formulas that treat deficiency bi syndrome.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 minWind-Cold-Damp Bi Syndrome (5) — guan jie yan wan; juan bi tang (1 & 2); qi guan yan wan; shu jing huo xue tang
45 min - 1.25 hrsBlood Stagnation Bi Syndrome (2) — shen tong zhu yu tang; zhong guo tong xue wan
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsDeficiency Bi Syndrome (4) — bu yang huan wu tang; fu fang shou wu wan; huang qi gui zhi wu wu tang; san bi tang
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 6 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 7: Bi Syndrome (Part 2) This will be session 7 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 7 will cover 9 formulas and will continue to explore the topic of Bi Syndrome. Subjects such as Cold Bi Syndrome, Heat Bi Syndrome, and Back Pain and Sciatica will be covered. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate two herbal formulas that treat cold bi syndrome.
- The student will study two herbal formulas that treat heat bi syndrome.
- The student will study and differentiate five herbal formulas that treat back pain and sciatica.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 minCold Bi Syndrome (2) — dang gui si ni tang; xiao huo luo dan tang
45 min - 1.25 hrsHeat Bi Syndrome (2) — si miao tang; xuan bi tang
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsBack Pain and Sciatica (5) — du huo ji sheng tang; kang gu zeng sheng pian; tian qi du zhong wan; yao tong pian; zuo gu shen jing tong tang
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 7 Page
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 8: Trauma and Pain This will be session 8 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 8 will cover 12 formulas and will continue to explore the topic of Trauma and Pain. Subjects such as Internal and Topical Applications will be covered. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will learn classical origins of formulas to treat Internal conditions and also the use of Topical Applications, their ingredients, and applications.
- Students will learn the contrasting and comparison elements depending on component ingredients.
- For each formula in the handout, students will learn the formula name, source classical text and date, author; they will also learn the herbal ingredients in English, Chinese characters, and pinyin with tones.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsInternal (6)— huo luo xiao ling dan; jin gu die shang wan - 1; jin gu die shang wan - 2; qi li san; shao yao gan cao tang; yan hu suo zhi tong wan; yun nan bai yao
1 hrs - 2 hrsTopical Applications (6) — die da yao jing; die da zhi tong gao; jing wan hong; shang shi bao zhen gao; yunnan bai yao; zheng gu shui
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 8 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 9: Digestive Disorders (Part 1) This will be session 9 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 9 will cover 10 formulas and will start to explore the topic of Digestive Disorders. Subjects such as Spleen Qi Deficiency and Spleen Yang Deficiency will be covered. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate six herbal formulas that treat Spleen Qi Deficiency.
- The student will study and differentiate four herbal formulas that treat Spleen Yang Deficiency.
- The student will learn how digestive disorders originate, how to diagnose them, and how to treat them in a practical sense.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsSpleen Qi Deficiency (6) — bu zhong yi qi tang; Jun Zi Tang Formulas: si jun zi tang, liu jun zi tang, xiang sha liu jun tang, ping wei san, shen ling bai zhu pian
1 hrs - 2 hrsSpleen Yang Deficiency: Poor Digestion - Cold Type (4) — fu zi li zhong tang, mu xiang shun qi wan, si shen tang, xiao jian zhong tang
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 9 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, IVAS, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 10: Digestive Disorders (Part 2) This will be session 10 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 10 will cover 9 formulas and will continue to explore the topic of Digestive Disorders. Subjects such as Food Stagnation and Damp Turbidity will be covered. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate five herbal formulas that treat food stagnation.
- The student will study herbal formulas that treat damp turbidity (vomitting and diarrhea).
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsFood Stagnation (5) — bao he tang; jian pi wan; kang ning wan; xiang sha yang wei tang; zi sheng tang
1 hrs - 2 hrsDamp Turbidity: Vomitting and Diarrhea (4) — huo xiang zheng qi san; mu xiang bing lang wan; tong xie yao fang wan; wu mei wan
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 10 Page
Approved by: NCCAOM, IVAS, Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 11: Digestive Disorders (Part 3) This will be session 11 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 11 will cover 10 formulas and will continue to explore the topic of Digestive Disorders. Subjects such as Constipation, Hemorrhoid, and Wasting-Thirst Disorders will be covered. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate five herbal formulas that treat constipation.
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that treat hemorrhoids.
- The student will learn how to diagnose indigestion and diabetes, and how to treat them.
- The student will study two herbal formulas that treat washing-thirst disorder (diabetes).
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 minConstipation (5) — da cheng qi tang; ma zi ren tang; mu xiang bing lang wan; run chang wan; wu ren tang
45 min - 1.25 hrsHemorrhoid (3) — hua zhi ling; huai jiao wan; zhi bao dan
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsWasting-Thirst Disorders (2) — xiao ke wan; yu quan wan
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 11 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 12: Gynecological Disorders (Part 1) This will be session 12 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 12 will cover 10 formulas and will include Gynecological Tonics and Vaginal Discharge (Leukorrhea). A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate different gynecological tonics that treat infertility, menstrual irregularity, amenorrhea, and also address pregnancy and post-partum support.
- The student will study and differentiate classical and modern formulas for these conditions.
- The student will study and differentiate two herbal formulas that treat vaginal discharge.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 minClassical Formulas (4) — fu ke zhong zi wan; jiao ai tang; wen jing tang; wu ji bai feng wan
45 min - 1.25 hrsModern Formulas (4) — bu xue tiao jing wan-1; bu xue tiao jing wan-2; yang rong tang; zhong zi wan
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsVaginal Discharge (2) — qian jin zhi dai wan; yu dai wan
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 12 Page
Approved by: IVAS, Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 13: Gynecological Disorders (Part 2) This will be session 13 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 13 will cover 10 formulas and will continue the discussion of gynecological disorders. In this class, the subjects of Premenopausal Tension, Uterine Blood Stasis and Menopausal Disorder/Deficiency Fire will be covered. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study one herbal formula that treats premenstrual tension.
- The student will study and differentiate four herbal formulas that treat menstrual cramps, and other issues surrounding uterine blood stasis.
- The student will study and differentiate five herbal formulas that treat menopausal disorders.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minPremenstrual Tension (1) — jia wei xiao yao tang
30 min - 1.25 hrsUterine Blood Stasis: Menstrual Cramps, Uterine Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis (4) — gui zhi fu ling tang; shao fu zhu yu tang; tao hong si wu tang; tong jing wan
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsMenopausal Disorder/Deficiency Fire (5) — da bu yin tang; er xian tang; geng nian an wan; qing gu san; zhi bai di huang tang
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 13 Page
Approved by: IVAS, Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 14: Liver Disorders (Part 1) This will be session 14 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 14 will cover 10 formulas for Liver Disorders, including Liver Stagnation and Liver-Gallbladder Damp-Heat. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate seven herbal formulas that treat liver stagnation.
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that treat liver-gallbladder damp-heat.
- The student will learn the source classical text, date, author, and ingredients for formulas relating to liver stagnation and liver-gallbladder damp-heat, as well as the Chinese characters and pinyin associated with them.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsLiver Stagnation (7) — chai hu shu gan tang; ge xia zhu yu tang; shu gan tang; tian tai wu yao tang; xiao chai hu tang; xiao yao san; yi guan jian
1 hrs - 2 hrsLiver-Gallbladder Damp-Heat (3) — da chai hu tang; long dan xie gan tang; wen dan tang
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 14 Page
Approved by: IVAS, Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 15: Liver Disorders (Part 2) This will be session 15 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 15 will cover 9 formulas and will continue to explore Liver Disorders, focusing on Liver Yang and Internal Wind, and Gallstones. Handouts, quiz, and an evaluation (or a program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate six herbal formulas that treat Liver Yang and internal wind, causing hypertension, headache, ear ringing, and dizziness.
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that treat gallstones.
- The student will learn the source classical text, date, author, and ingredients for formulas relating to Liver Yang and Internal Wind, and gallstones, as well as the Chinese characters and pinyin associated with them.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsLiver Yang and Internal Wind (6) — chai hu jia long gu mu li tang; er ming zuo ci tang; jiang ya wan; tian ma gou teng yin; tian ma qu feng bu tang; zhen gan xi feng tang
1 hrs - 2 hrsGallstones (3) — ji gu cao pian; li dan hua shi wan; li dan pian
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 15 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, IVAS, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 16: Heart Disorders This will be session 16 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. In this session, students will cover 10 herbal formulas for the treatment of Heart Blood Stagnation, Heart Phlegm, and Eye/Vision Disorders. 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 five herbal formulas that treat heart problems of blood or phlegm stagnation.
- The student will study and differentiate five herbal formulas that treat eye and vision disorders.
- The student will learn the source classical text, date, author, and ingredients for formulas relating to Heart disorders, and Eye and Vision disorders, as well as the Chinese characters and pinyin associated with them.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 minHeart Blood Stagnation (3) — dan shen yin; tong qiao huo xue tang; xue fu zhu yu tang
45 min - 1.25 hrsHeart Phlegm (2) — shan zha jiang zhi wan; CHOLISMA (EV)
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsEye and Vision Disorders (5) — ming mu di huang tang; ming mu shang qing pian; nei zhang ming yan wan; qi ju di huang tang; shi hu ye guang wan
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 16 Page
Approved by: IVAS, Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 17: Disturbed Shen This will be session 17 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. In this session, students will cover 11 herbal formulas for the treatment of Disturbed Shen. 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 classical and modern herbal formulas that treat disorders due to disturbed shen (insomnia, anxiety, palpitations).
- The student will learn how to contrast and compare similar formulas depending on component ingredients.
- The student will learn the source classical text, date, author, and ingredients for formulas relating to disturbed shen, as well as the Chinese characters and pinyin associated with them.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsClassical Formulas (5) — bai zi yang xin tang; gan mai da zao tang; gui pi tang; suan zao ren tang; tian wang bu xin dan
1 hrs - 2 hrsModern Formulas (6) — an mian pian; an mian wan; an shen bu xin wan; an shui wan; bu nao wan; shen jing shuai ruo wan
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 17 Page
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 18: Urogenital Disorders This will be session 18 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. In this session, students will cover 12 herbal formulas for the treatment of Urogenital Disorders; Water Retention and Edema. 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 herbal formulas that address Urinary Disturbance and Prostate Swelling.
- The student will study and differentiate herbal formulas that address Bladder or Prostate Infection.
- The student will study and differentiate herbal formulas that address kidney stone or spermatorrhea.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minUrinary Disturbance and Prostate Swelling (3) — bi xie fen qing yin; jie jie wan -1; sang piao xiao san
30 min - 1 hrsBladder or Prostate Infection (3) — ba zheng san; jie jie wan -2; qian lie xian wan
1 hrs - 1.25 hrsKidney Stone (1) — pai shi wan
1.25 hrs - 1.5 hrsSpermatorrhea (1) — jin suo gu jin wan
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsWater Retention and Edema (4) — fang ji huang qi tang; wu ling san; wu pi yin; zhen wu tang
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 18 Page
Approved by: IVAS, NCCAOM, Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 19: Dermatology Disorders This will be session 19 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. In this session, students will cover 11 herbal formulas for the treatment of Dermatology Disorders. 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 classical and modern herbal formulas that address the skin disorders of acne, itching, and hives.
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that address hair loss.
- The student will study and differentiate two herbal formulas that address benign tumors and swellings.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minSKIN DISORDERS: Classical Formulas (3) — dang gui yin zi; lian qiao bai du pian; xiao feng san
30 min - 1 hrsModern Formulas (3) — bi xie shang shi wan; hua shijie yang wan; zhen zhu an chuang wan
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsHAIRLOSS AND PIGMENT DISORDERS (3) — ban tu wan; qi bao mei ran dan; sheng fa jiao nang
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsBENIGN TUMORS AND SWELLINGS (2) — ji sheng ju he tang; nei xiao luo li wan
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 19 Page
Approved by: IVAS, NCCAOM, Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 20: Tonics (Part 1) This will be session 20 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject.In this session, students will cover 13 herbal formulas in regards to Tonics (Part 1). Session 20 will cover 7 formulas and 6 individual herbs that act as Qi Tonics, Blood Tonics, and Qi and Blood Tonics. 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 four single herbs and two herbal formulas that act as qi tonics.
- The student will study and differentiate two single herbs and four herbal formulas that act as blood tonics.
- The student will study and differentiate one herbal formula that acts as a qi blood tonic.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minQI TONICS: Single Herb (4) — feng wang jiang; huang qi; ren shen; xi yang shen
30 min - 1 hrsFormulas (2) — shen qi wu wei zi wan; yu ping feng tang
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsBLOOD TONICS: Single Herb (2) — dang gui; he shou wu
1.5 hrs - 1.75 hrsFormulas (4) — dang gui jing; fu fang dang gui wan; shou wu zhi; si wu tang
1.75 hrs - 2 hrsQI AND BLOOD TONICS (1) — ba zhen tang
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Approved by: IVAS, Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 21: Tonics (Part 2) This will be session 21 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. In this session, students will cover 8 herbal formulas in regards to Tonics (Part 2). Session 21 will continue to explore the topic of Tonics, including 2 formulas to tonify kidney yin, and 3 classical formulas and 3 modern formulas to tonify kidney yang and jing. 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 2 herbal formulas that tonify kidney yin.
- The student will study and differentitate 3 classical herbal formulas that tonify kidney yang or jing
- The student will study and differentiate 3 modern herbal formulas that tonify kidney yang and jing.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minKIDNEY YIN TONICS (2) — liu wei di huang tang; zuo gui tang
30 min - 1.25 hrsKIDNEY YANG AND JING TONICS: Classical Formulas (3) — jin gui shen qi tang; wu zi yan zong tang; you gui wan
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsModern Formulas (3) — cong rong bu shen wan; ge jie bu shen wan / ge jie da bu wan; gui ling ji (Kwei Ling Chi)
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Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
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)
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I always value Jake Fratkin's courses because he is a practicing clinician. Combining academics with life long clinical experience is always a stronger approach than courses given by those who are primarily lecturers or theoretical specialists.William D.Canada
Jake Frakin is very precise about the information that he teaches.Cherie Q.Canada
I am an acupuncturist who took this course to learn a bit about herbs. I am prescribed herbs by my TCM practitioner. This course is giving me a better understanding of what the herbs Im taking are doing. And I found out that Jake feels it is safe for practitioners like myself to prescribe herbs found in classes 6,7 and 8. This is exciting. I found Jake to be an incredible source of knowledge on the topic of herbs. I am so happy I had this chance to study with someone with such an extensive lifetime of experience with herbs.Mary D.Canada
For someone who is completely lost with Chinese herbology, Dr. Fratkin makes it understandable in small workable chunks. I am confident in my ability to suggest herbs to my patients who come in with colds, coughs, sinus conditions. I am looking forward to moving forward with the courses.Elaine R.Canada
The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas
by Jake FratkinThe Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas
Series Overview
In this online series of 22 two-hour recorded webinars, Dr. Fratkin has chosen 210 classical and modern formulas that have the most value in the clinic. Each course is organized by subject (disease category), and will include 9-10 classical and modern formulas. For each class, the student will learn clinical aspects for a particular disease category, relevant TCM differentiations of the various formulas, and clinical points in choosing and managing the formulas. All of the formulas discussed are available in product form from various manufacturers. In the main portion, we will discuss classical formulas, and will include certain modern formulas that are invaluable in the clinical setting.Approved by: IVAS, Standard Certificate, NCCAOM (2)
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 1.5 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 1: Pathogenic Wind (Part 1) This is session 1 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 1.5 hours (with 30 minutes to complete the program worksheet for NCCAOM PDA applicants). For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. In this session, students will cover 9 herbal formulas and explore the topics of Pathogenic Wind-Cold (Common Cold - Cold Type) and Nasal and Ear Congestion. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will learn classical origins of the formulas covered for Pathogenic Wind-Cold and Nasal and Ear Congestion, their ingredients, and applications.
- Students will learn the contrasting and comparison elements depending on component ingredients.
- For each formula in the handout, students will learn the formula name, source classical text and date, author; they will also learn the herbal ingredients in English, Chinese characters, and pinyin with tones.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 minPathogenic Wind-Cold (Common Cold - Cold Type) — ge gen tang; gui zhi tang; jing fang bai du san; ren shen bai du san
45 min - 1.5 hrsNasal and Ear Congestion — bi min gan wan; bi yan wan; cang er zi san wan; xin yi san
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Approved by: Standard Certificate, IVAS, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 2: Pathogenic Wind (Part 2) - Heat Toxins This is Session 2 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 2 will cover 9 formulas and explore the topics of Pathogenic Wind-Heat (Early Cold and Flu), Pathogenic Wind with Heat-Toxins (Severe Cold and Flu), Heat Toxins (Viral Infections), and Stomach Fire. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will learn classical origins of the formulas for Pathogenic Wind-Heat and Formulas that Clear Heat, their ingredients, and applications.
- Students will learn the contrasting and comparison elements depending on component ingredients.
- For each formula in the handout, students will learn the formula name, source classical text and date, author; they will also learn the herbal ingredients in English, Chinese characters, and pinyin with tones.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsPathogenic Wind-Heat — chai ge jie ji tang; sang ju yin; yin qiao san
1 hrs - 2 hrsFormulas that Clear Heat: Heat Toxins — chuan xin lian; gan mao ling; pu ji xiao du yin tang; wu wei xiao du tang; zhong gan ling
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Approved by: IVAS, Standard Certificate, NCCAOM (2.5)
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 3: Damp-Heat and Fire This is Session 3 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class will be approximately 2 hours (with 30 minutes to complete the program worksheet for NCCAOM PDA applicants). In this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 3 will cover 11 formulas and explore the topics of Damp Heat Toxins and Fever. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate four herbal formulas that treat dampheat toxins.
- The student will study and differentiate four herbal formulas that treat fever.
- The student will learn the historical antecedents for the formula.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsDamp-Heat Toxins — da huang mu dan pi tang; huang lian jie du tang; huang lian su; xi gua shuang (GUILIN WATERMELON FROST)
1 hrs - 2 hrsFever and Stomach Fire — bai hu tang; dao chi san; fang feng tong sheng tang; liang ge san; qing wei san
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Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM (2.5), IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 4: Lung This is Session 4 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours long (with 30 minutes to complete the program worksheet for NCCAOM PDA applicants). For each class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 4 will cover 10 formulas and explore the topics of Lung Yin Deficiency (Dry Non-Productive Cough), Lung Fire, and Lung Phlegm-Heat (Acute Productive Cough). A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that treat lung yin deficiency.
- The student will study and differentiate four herbal formulas that treat lung fire.
- The student will study and differentiate two herbal formulas that treat lung phlegm-heat.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 minLung Heat or Fire (4) — huang lian shang qing pian; li fei tang; qing fei yi huo pian; qing zao jiu fei wan
45 min - 1.25 hrsLung Phlegm-Heat (2) — ning sou wan; qing qi hua tan wan
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsLung Phlegm-Damp (5) — ban xia hou po tang; chuan ke wan; qi guan yan wan; su zi jiang qi tang; xing su yin
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Approved by: IVAS, NCCAOM (2.5), Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 5: Lung (Part 2) This is Session 5 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class will be approximately 2 hours (with 30 minutes to complete the program worksheet for NCCAOM PDA applicants). In this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 5 will cover 11 formulas and explore the topics of Lung Phlegm-Damp, Cough Syrups, and Asthma. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that treat lung phlegm-damp.
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal cough syrups.
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that treat asthma (wheezing and difficult breathing).
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 minCough Syrups (3) — chuan bei pi pa lu; san she dan chuan bei ye; Hsiao Keh Chuan: Special Medicine
45 min - 1.25 hrsLung Yin Deficiency (3) — bai he gu jin tang; gu ben wan; sha shen mai men dong tang
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsAsthma (4) — bu fei tang; ding chuan wan; ping chuan pian; ping chuan wan
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Approved by: Standard Certificate, IVAS, NCCAOM (2.5)
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 6: Bi Syndrome (Part 1) This will be session 6 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours (with 30 minutes to complete the program worksheet for NCCAOM PDA applicants). For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 6 will cover 10 formulas and explore the topic of Bi Syndrome. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs), will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate five herbal formulas that treat windcold-damp bi syndrome.
- The student will study two herbal formulas that blood stagnates bi syndrome.
- The student will study and differentiate four herbal formulas that treat deficiency bi syndrome.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 minWind-Cold-Damp Bi Syndrome (5) — guan jie yan wan; juan bi tang (1 & 2); qi guan yan wan; shu jing huo xue tang
45 min - 1.25 hrsBlood Stagnation Bi Syndrome (2) — shen tong zhu yu tang; zhong guo tong xue wan
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsDeficiency Bi Syndrome (4) — bu yang huan wu tang; fu fang shou wu wan; huang qi gui zhi wu wu tang; san bi tang
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Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 7: Bi Syndrome (Part 2) This will be session 7 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 7 will cover 9 formulas and will continue to explore the topic of Bi Syndrome. Subjects such as Cold Bi Syndrome, Heat Bi Syndrome, and Back Pain and Sciatica will be covered. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate two herbal formulas that treat cold bi syndrome.
- The student will study two herbal formulas that treat heat bi syndrome.
- The student will study and differentiate five herbal formulas that treat back pain and sciatica.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 minCold Bi Syndrome (2) — dang gui si ni tang; xiao huo luo dan tang
45 min - 1.25 hrsHeat Bi Syndrome (2) — si miao tang; xuan bi tang
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsBack Pain and Sciatica (5) — du huo ji sheng tang; kang gu zeng sheng pian; tian qi du zhong wan; yao tong pian; zuo gu shen jing tong tang
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Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 8: Trauma and Pain This will be session 8 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 8 will cover 12 formulas and will continue to explore the topic of Trauma and Pain. Subjects such as Internal and Topical Applications will be covered. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will learn classical origins of formulas to treat Internal conditions and also the use of Topical Applications, their ingredients, and applications.
- Students will learn the contrasting and comparison elements depending on component ingredients.
- For each formula in the handout, students will learn the formula name, source classical text and date, author; they will also learn the herbal ingredients in English, Chinese characters, and pinyin with tones.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsInternal (6)— huo luo xiao ling dan; jin gu die shang wan - 1; jin gu die shang wan - 2; qi li san; shao yao gan cao tang; yan hu suo zhi tong wan; yun nan bai yao
1 hrs - 2 hrsTopical Applications (6) — die da yao jing; die da zhi tong gao; jing wan hong; shang shi bao zhen gao; yunnan bai yao; zheng gu shui
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Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 9: Digestive Disorders (Part 1) This will be session 9 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 9 will cover 10 formulas and will start to explore the topic of Digestive Disorders. Subjects such as Spleen Qi Deficiency and Spleen Yang Deficiency will be covered. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate six herbal formulas that treat Spleen Qi Deficiency.
- The student will study and differentiate four herbal formulas that treat Spleen Yang Deficiency.
- The student will learn how digestive disorders originate, how to diagnose them, and how to treat them in a practical sense.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsSpleen Qi Deficiency (6) — bu zhong yi qi tang; Jun Zi Tang Formulas: si jun zi tang, liu jun zi tang, xiang sha liu jun tang, ping wei san, shen ling bai zhu pian
1 hrs - 2 hrsSpleen Yang Deficiency: Poor Digestion - Cold Type (4) — fu zi li zhong tang, mu xiang shun qi wan, si shen tang, xiao jian zhong tang
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Approved by: Standard Certificate, IVAS, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 10: Digestive Disorders (Part 2) This will be session 10 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 10 will cover 9 formulas and will continue to explore the topic of Digestive Disorders. Subjects such as Food Stagnation and Damp Turbidity will be covered. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate five herbal formulas that treat food stagnation.
- The student will study herbal formulas that treat damp turbidity (vomitting and diarrhea).
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsFood Stagnation (5) — bao he tang; jian pi wan; kang ning wan; xiang sha yang wei tang; zi sheng tang
1 hrs - 2 hrsDamp Turbidity: Vomitting and Diarrhea (4) — huo xiang zheng qi san; mu xiang bing lang wan; tong xie yao fang wan; wu mei wan
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Approved by: NCCAOM, IVAS, Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 11: Digestive Disorders (Part 3) This will be session 11 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 11 will cover 10 formulas and will continue to explore the topic of Digestive Disorders. Subjects such as Constipation, Hemorrhoid, and Wasting-Thirst Disorders will be covered. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate five herbal formulas that treat constipation.
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that treat hemorrhoids.
- The student will learn how to diagnose indigestion and diabetes, and how to treat them.
- The student will study two herbal formulas that treat washing-thirst disorder (diabetes).
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 minConstipation (5) — da cheng qi tang; ma zi ren tang; mu xiang bing lang wan; run chang wan; wu ren tang
45 min - 1.25 hrsHemorrhoid (3) — hua zhi ling; huai jiao wan; zhi bao dan
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsWasting-Thirst Disorders (2) — xiao ke wan; yu quan wan
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 11 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 12: Gynecological Disorders (Part 1) This will be session 12 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 12 will cover 10 formulas and will include Gynecological Tonics and Vaginal Discharge (Leukorrhea). A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate different gynecological tonics that treat infertility, menstrual irregularity, amenorrhea, and also address pregnancy and post-partum support.
- The student will study and differentiate classical and modern formulas for these conditions.
- The student will study and differentiate two herbal formulas that treat vaginal discharge.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 minClassical Formulas (4) — fu ke zhong zi wan; jiao ai tang; wen jing tang; wu ji bai feng wan
45 min - 1.25 hrsModern Formulas (4) — bu xue tiao jing wan-1; bu xue tiao jing wan-2; yang rong tang; zhong zi wan
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsVaginal Discharge (2) — qian jin zhi dai wan; yu dai wan
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 12 Page
Approved by: IVAS, Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 13: Gynecological Disorders (Part 2) This will be session 13 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 13 will cover 10 formulas and will continue the discussion of gynecological disorders. In this class, the subjects of Premenopausal Tension, Uterine Blood Stasis and Menopausal Disorder/Deficiency Fire will be covered. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study one herbal formula that treats premenstrual tension.
- The student will study and differentiate four herbal formulas that treat menstrual cramps, and other issues surrounding uterine blood stasis.
- The student will study and differentiate five herbal formulas that treat menopausal disorders.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minPremenstrual Tension (1) — jia wei xiao yao tang
30 min - 1.25 hrsUterine Blood Stasis: Menstrual Cramps, Uterine Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis (4) — gui zhi fu ling tang; shao fu zhu yu tang; tao hong si wu tang; tong jing wan
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsMenopausal Disorder/Deficiency Fire (5) — da bu yin tang; er xian tang; geng nian an wan; qing gu san; zhi bai di huang tang
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 13 Page
Approved by: IVAS, Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 14: Liver Disorders (Part 1) This will be session 14 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 14 will cover 10 formulas for Liver Disorders, including Liver Stagnation and Liver-Gallbladder Damp-Heat. A downloadable MP3 audio file, as well as handouts, quiz, evaluation (and program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate seven herbal formulas that treat liver stagnation.
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that treat liver-gallbladder damp-heat.
- The student will learn the source classical text, date, author, and ingredients for formulas relating to liver stagnation and liver-gallbladder damp-heat, as well as the Chinese characters and pinyin associated with them.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsLiver Stagnation (7) — chai hu shu gan tang; ge xia zhu yu tang; shu gan tang; tian tai wu yao tang; xiao chai hu tang; xiao yao san; yi guan jian
1 hrs - 2 hrsLiver-Gallbladder Damp-Heat (3) — da chai hu tang; long dan xie gan tang; wen dan tang
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 14 Page
Approved by: IVAS, Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 15: Liver Disorders (Part 2) This will be session 15 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. This class is 2 hours. For this class, the student will learn about the disease category, its TCM differentiations, and clinical points in choosing and applying the herbal formulas. Session 15 will cover 9 formulas and will continue to explore Liver Disorders, focusing on Liver Yang and Internal Wind, and Gallstones. Handouts, quiz, and an evaluation (or a program worksheet for those requiring NCCAOM PDAs) will be provided.Course Objectives
- The student will study and differentiate six herbal formulas that treat Liver Yang and internal wind, causing hypertension, headache, ear ringing, and dizziness.
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that treat gallstones.
- The student will learn the source classical text, date, author, and ingredients for formulas relating to Liver Yang and Internal Wind, and gallstones, as well as the Chinese characters and pinyin associated with them.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsLiver Yang and Internal Wind (6) — chai hu jia long gu mu li tang; er ming zuo ci tang; jiang ya wan; tian ma gou teng yin; tian ma qu feng bu tang; zhen gan xi feng tang
1 hrs - 2 hrsGallstones (3) — ji gu cao pian; li dan hua shi wan; li dan pian
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 15 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, IVAS, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 16: Heart Disorders This will be session 16 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. In this session, students will cover 10 herbal formulas for the treatment of Heart Blood Stagnation, Heart Phlegm, and Eye/Vision Disorders. 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 five herbal formulas that treat heart problems of blood or phlegm stagnation.
- The student will study and differentiate five herbal formulas that treat eye and vision disorders.
- The student will learn the source classical text, date, author, and ingredients for formulas relating to Heart disorders, and Eye and Vision disorders, as well as the Chinese characters and pinyin associated with them.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 45 minHeart Blood Stagnation (3) — dan shen yin; tong qiao huo xue tang; xue fu zhu yu tang
45 min - 1.25 hrsHeart Phlegm (2) — shan zha jiang zhi wan; CHOLISMA (EV)
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsEye and Vision Disorders (5) — ming mu di huang tang; ming mu shang qing pian; nei zhang ming yan wan; qi ju di huang tang; shi hu ye guang wan
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 16 Page
Approved by: IVAS, Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 17: Disturbed Shen This will be session 17 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. In this session, students will cover 11 herbal formulas for the treatment of Disturbed Shen. 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 classical and modern herbal formulas that treat disorders due to disturbed shen (insomnia, anxiety, palpitations).
- The student will learn how to contrast and compare similar formulas depending on component ingredients.
- The student will learn the source classical text, date, author, and ingredients for formulas relating to disturbed shen, as well as the Chinese characters and pinyin associated with them.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsClassical Formulas (5) — bai zi yang xin tang; gan mai da zao tang; gui pi tang; suan zao ren tang; tian wang bu xin dan
1 hrs - 2 hrsModern Formulas (6) — an mian pian; an mian wan; an shen bu xin wan; an shui wan; bu nao wan; shen jing shuai ruo wan
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 17 Page
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 18: Urogenital Disorders This will be session 18 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. In this session, students will cover 12 herbal formulas for the treatment of Urogenital Disorders; Water Retention and Edema. 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 herbal formulas that address Urinary Disturbance and Prostate Swelling.
- The student will study and differentiate herbal formulas that address Bladder or Prostate Infection.
- The student will study and differentiate herbal formulas that address kidney stone or spermatorrhea.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minUrinary Disturbance and Prostate Swelling (3) — bi xie fen qing yin; jie jie wan -1; sang piao xiao san
30 min - 1 hrsBladder or Prostate Infection (3) — ba zheng san; jie jie wan -2; qian lie xian wan
1 hrs - 1.25 hrsKidney Stone (1) — pai shi wan
1.25 hrs - 1.5 hrsSpermatorrhea (1) — jin suo gu jin wan
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsWater Retention and Edema (4) — fang ji huang qi tang; wu ling san; wu pi yin; zhen wu tang
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 18 Page
Approved by: IVAS, NCCAOM, Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 19: Dermatology Disorders This will be session 19 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. In this session, students will cover 11 herbal formulas for the treatment of Dermatology Disorders. 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 classical and modern herbal formulas that address the skin disorders of acne, itching, and hives.
- The student will study and differentiate three herbal formulas that address hair loss.
- The student will study and differentiate two herbal formulas that address benign tumors and swellings.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minSKIN DISORDERS: Classical Formulas (3) — dang gui yin zi; lian qiao bai du pian; xiao feng san
30 min - 1 hrsModern Formulas (3) — bi xie shang shi wan; hua shijie yang wan; zhen zhu an chuang wan
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsHAIRLOSS AND PIGMENT DISORDERS (3) — ban tu wan; qi bao mei ran dan; sheng fa jiao nang
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsBENIGN TUMORS AND SWELLINGS (2) — ji sheng ju he tang; nei xiao luo li wan
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 19 Page
Approved by: IVAS, NCCAOM, Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 20: Tonics (Part 1) This will be session 20 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject.In this session, students will cover 13 herbal formulas in regards to Tonics (Part 1). Session 20 will cover 7 formulas and 6 individual herbs that act as Qi Tonics, Blood Tonics, and Qi and Blood Tonics. 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 four single herbs and two herbal formulas that act as qi tonics.
- The student will study and differentiate two single herbs and four herbal formulas that act as blood tonics.
- The student will study and differentiate one herbal formula that acts as a qi blood tonic.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minQI TONICS: Single Herb (4) — feng wang jiang; huang qi; ren shen; xi yang shen
30 min - 1 hrsFormulas (2) — shen qi wu wei zi wan; yu ping feng tang
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsBLOOD TONICS: Single Herb (2) — dang gui; he shou wu
1.5 hrs - 1.75 hrsFormulas (4) — dang gui jing; fu fang dang gui wan; shou wu zhi; si wu tang
1.75 hrs - 2 hrsQI AND BLOOD TONICS (1) — ba zhen tang
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 20 Page
Approved by: IVAS, Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Class 21: Tonics (Part 2) This will be session 21 of 22 classes that are arranged by subject. In this session, students will cover 8 herbal formulas in regards to Tonics (Part 2). Session 21 will continue to explore the topic of Tonics, including 2 formulas to tonify kidney yin, and 3 classical formulas and 3 modern formulas to tonify kidney yang and jing. 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 2 herbal formulas that tonify kidney yin.
- The student will study and differentitate 3 classical herbal formulas that tonify kidney yang or jing
- The student will study and differentiate 3 modern herbal formulas that tonify kidney yang and jing.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minKIDNEY YIN TONICS (2) — liu wei di huang tang; zuo gui tang
30 min - 1.25 hrsKIDNEY YANG AND JING TONICS: Classical Formulas (3) — jin gui shen qi tang; wu zi yan zong tang; you gui wan
1.25 hrs - 2 hrsModern Formulas (3) — cong rong bu shen wan; ge jie bu shen wan / ge jie da bu wan; gui ling ji (Kwei Ling Chi)
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 21 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
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)
Link to The Most Important Chinese Herbal Formulas - Course 22 Page
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I always find Jake Fratkin to be an excellent teacher and easy to listen to.Joyce S.United States
I always value Jake Fratkin's courses because he is a practicing clinician. Combining academics with life long clinical experience is always a stronger approach than courses given by those who are primarily lecturers or theoretical specialists.William D.Canada
Jake Frakin is very precise about the information that he teaches.Cherie Q.Canada
I am an acupuncturist who took this course to learn a bit about herbs. I am prescribed herbs by my TCM practitioner. This course is giving me a better understanding of what the herbs Im taking are doing. And I found out that Jake feels it is safe for practitioners like myself to prescribe herbs found in classes 6,7 and 8. This is exciting. I found Jake to be an incredible source of knowledge on the topic of herbs. I am so happy I had this chance to study with someone with such an extensive lifetime of experience with herbs.Mary D.Canada
For someone who is completely lost with Chinese herbology, Dr. Fratkin makes it understandable in small workable chunks. I am confident in my ability to suggest herbs to my patients who come in with colds, coughs, sinus conditions. I am looking forward to moving forward with the courses.Elaine R.Canada